About this activity
Book online to tour the townhouse and experience traditional culture at the cultural asset townhouse "Tomidaya" in Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto City! Optional tour reservation service KKday is currently selling a full-course plan that includes a kimono experience and a tea ceremony experience. Comes with exclusive KKday benefits! Learn about the lifestyle of Kyoto people who cherish their traditions and customs.
Includes
- Consumption tax
- Guided tour service
- Experience fee
- Tea and sweets
- Other expenses not mentioned above
Details
Product Info: The content of this product is provided by machine translation and may not reflect the actual information, please take this into consideration before booking.- Spot Introduction - Tomitaya is located on Omiya-dori, in the heart of Senryogatsuji, where it is said that 1,000 ryo of silk once moved in a day. Even in a town lined with Kyoto townhouses, this house is a very rare building as it is a traditional-style merchant townhouse. There are popular power spots within walking distance, such as Seimeijinja Shrine (3 minute walk), Imamiya Shrine, and Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, and there are also many long-established food restaurants beloved by locals scattered around the area. The townscape of the townhouses attracts many people. You can see six gardens, three storehouses, two wells, three tea ceremonies and a Noh room, all within this wonderful museum. Enjoy an authentic experience in a culturally-preserved townhouse. - Plan details - [Tour of a town house and talk about customs] We will explain about machiya while you view the interior of the "Tomidaya" building and its furniture and furnishings. You will also be able to experience the customs and lifestyle of merchants that have been passed down for generations, and learn about Japanese culture and Kyoto culture. [Kimono experience] On the day, our professional staff will help you choose from a selection of 100% silk kimonos to suit your taste. You can wear it like a cardigan over your clothes. Take some great photos in a kimono. I hope you will experience the real Kyoto. [Tea ceremony experience] You will be able to observe the tea ceremony while experiencing the spirit of tea in the tea room. You will learn the basics you need to know, such as simple etiquette for a tea ceremony and how to drink tea and sweets. [Luxury Plan] This is a luxury plan that allows you to walk around a traditional town house wearing a fine kimono. You can enjoy a luxurious moment..
Know Before You Go
Reminders: Please arrive at the designated location 5 minute(s) before the scheduled departure time, as the tour will depart on time. How to Use Your Voucher: Please present the e-voucher on-site. Voucher Redemption Period: The voucher must be redeemed on the selected date and within operating hours; Invalid after expiration
What To Bring
Purchase Notice: When wearing a kimono, please refrain from wearing turtlenecks or thick clothing. Please let us know your name, gender, height, and weight when making a reservation. (Your height and weight will be required when preparing the kimono.) [Notes for visitors] In order to protect cultural properties, please bring socks with you. (Please refrain from entering the museum barefoot/wearing stockings/wet socks, etc.) If you have allergies, please contact us by email or phone at least 5 days before the tour.
Location
697 Ishiyakushicho, Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
