Authentic Japanese Dance Experience in Kyoto
- 2h 30m
- 2 languages
- Private tour
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
This is a special activity where you can wear a silk kimono and experience traditional Japanese dance. Choose your favorite from about 800 kimonos; after dressing, simple hair styling and sandals (zori) are provided. Afterward, you can explore Kyoto in your kimono. The rental shop also has two Shiba Inu dogs, popular worldwide, so you can meet these adorable dogs. Once dressed, you'll head to the dance venue to enjoy Japanese green tea and seasonal sweets while learning about Nihon Buyo (Japanese classical dance). Wearing a beautiful kimono, sipping tea, and tasting sweets creates a special moment to experience Japanese culture. After the introduction, you’ll learn basic postures, graceful walking, fan usage, and simple choreography. Songs often reflect Japanese culture, allowing you to connect with tradition while dancing. You can also record videos to capture wonderful memories.
Inclusions
What's included
- Kimono rental (komon kimono or yukata), simple hair styling, and traditional sandals (zōri) are included.
- Japanese sencha (green tea) and a traditional Japanese sweet (one per person)
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- It’s a two‑story brown wooden townhouse on Higashioji Street. At the entrance, look for a white noren curtain with a hexagon logo that reads “錦 NISHIKI kimono rental.”
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Authentic Japanese Dance Experience in Kyoto
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Kyoto
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 1713 experiences we list in Kyoto.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 673 of 1713.
About Kyoto
Kyoto, Japan's imperial capital for over a thousand years, is a city of temples, gardens, wooden townhouses and refined traditions.
The city holds many of Japan's most treasured sites. Fushimi Inari Taisha's thousands of vermilion torii gates climb a wooded mountain, Kinkaku-ji's Golden Pavilion shimmers over its pond, and Kiyomizu-dera's wooden stage juts from the hillside above the city. The rock garden of Ryoan-ji and the mossy grounds of Ginkaku-ji invite quiet contemplation.
Top-ranked sights in Kyoto: Fushimi Inari Shrine (Fushimi Inari Taisha), Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion), Kiyomizu-dera Temple.
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