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Kimono & Tea Ceremony in a 140-Year-Old Traditional Kyoto Machiya (N
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Kimono & Tea Ceremony in a 140-Year-Old Traditional Kyoto Machiya (N

1.5 hours
Kyoto
€195.80/person
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You'll get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hour(s) before the activity date (destination local time) To find out more about the cancellation policy, contact platform customer support
  • Admission to attractions
  • English-speaking staff
  • Digital audio guide (phone download)
  • English-speaking guide
  • Audio guide
  • Refreshments
  • take photos and videos freely
  • Please wear socks before entering the room

Not included: Other personal expenses

Meeting point: Address How to get there: If you would like to visit Tondaya, please get off at either Ichijo Modoribashi or Imadegawa Omiya bus stop.

Ticket: Voucher type - Present your mobile voucher

Overview

Explore Tondaya, a traditional Kyoto machiya and nationally registered cultural landmark. Originally a kimono wholesaler, this historic townhouse offers a profound cultural journey. This experience features an authentic tea ceremony in "Rakuju," a prestigious tea room supervised by the 12th-generation grandmaster of the Sen no Rikyu lineage. The room includes a traditional "Nijiriguchi" (crawl-in entrance), creating a mystical and serene atmosphere.

Highlights

Step inside a 140-year-old historic Kyoto machiya, one of the city's finest preserved traditional townhouses and a Registered Tangible Cultural Property of Japan.
Participate in a tea ceremony in the exclusive tea room “Rakuju,” supervised by the 12th Grand Master of Mushakōjisenke Kankyūan, a renowned Japanese tea school.
Wear exquisite silk kimono crafted in Kyoto and experience authentic Japanese elegance in a historic setting.

What's included

Admission to attractions
English-speaking staff
Digital audio guide (phone download)
English-speaking guide
Audio guide
Refreshments
take photos and videos freely
Please wear socks before entering the room

What's not included

Other personal expenses

Meeting point

Address How to get there: If you would like to visit Tondaya, please get off at either Ichijo Modoribashi or Imadegawa Omiya bus stop.

602-8226

Cancellation policy

  • Free cancellation with 24 hours' notice.

Additional info

Please select an experience date
Departure: Meet the operator at your selected meeting point. Enter your preferred location at checkout. The operator will make the final confirmation accordingly. You can choose to depart at the following times: 10:00, 12:00, 14:00, 16:00. Make sure you take part at the time you selected at booking. . Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded. Please arrive at the location 10 mins before the departure time [Transportation] By bus [Attraction/experience] 1 hour(s) 30 min(s), Guided tour, Kyoto: Tea Ceremony in a Traditional Tea Room, 00 min: Meeting & Check-in 10 min: Kimono Experience (Dressing at Annex) 40 min: Cultural Experience & Photo Session 90 min: End of Experience [Transportation] By bus [Return] at Tondaya -Nishijin Lifestyle Museum, You can choose to return at the following times: 11:30, 13:30, 15:30, 17:30. Options available can vary based on the departure time you selected at booking and the duration of the itinerary. Please return by bus or taxi Taxi arrangements can be provided upon request, with the fare to be paid by guests
Important: Infants and children must be included in the passenger headcount This activity has no age limit
Prohibitions & Limitations Pets are prohibited
January-December 16 May 2026-31 Dec 2026 Last admission: 16:00 Last admission: 1 hour(s) before closing Closed on: Sunday
The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)

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