Kimono Try-on, Tea Ceremony, Calligraphy and Gold Leaf Experience in Kyoto Options
Kimono & Tea Ceremony
Kimono & Tea Ceremony & Calligraphy
Kimono & Tea Ceremony & Gold Leaf Experience
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Overview
Discover the elegance of Japanese culture in a hands-on cultural journey.
Nishiki Orizuruya, a 100-year-old Kyoto townhouse, offers immersive cultural experiences. Step into Japanese tradition by dressing in an elegant kimono, participating in a tea ceremony, practicing Japanese calligraphy, or crafting with traditional gold leaf. Choose from over 200 kimonos, savor matcha tea with Japanese sweets, create a personalized calligraphy piece, or learn the art of gold leaf application on a small plate - all guided by an English-speaking instructor.
Why this experience?
Dress in an authentic kimono from a selection of over 200 designs, with complimentary hairstyling for women
Indulge in Japanese sweets from a century-old confectionery while savoring matcha tea
Participate in a traditional tea ceremony and learn the art of making matcha under expert guidance
Try Japanese calligraphy using a brush and ink to create your favorite characters (optional)
Discover the art of gold leaf crafting by making a decorative golden plate (optional)
All essentials for the experience are provided, making it a hassle-free and immersive cultural adventure
▲ Choose your favorite kimono from over 200 designs, and the staff will assist you in putting it on.
▲ Learn to prepare matcha tea using a chasen (bamboo whisk) under the guidance of an instructor, and enjoy your handmade matcha paired with traditional Japanese sweets from a century-old confectionery. You can also choose to try Japanese calligraphy with a brush and ink.
▲ Create a unique small plate using real gold leaf, sourced from Kanazawa, which produces over 98% of Japan's gold leaf.
All times are based on Korea Standard Time (KST) (GMT + 9 hours) 2 days before the reserved date (by 5:00pm): 100% refund 2 day before the reserved date (past 5:00pm) or less: Non-refundable