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These excursions will be provided by Yuki and Japan Exploration Tours JIN： local guides in Kyoto, in partnership with Kyoto Kimono.
Schedule of application
-June 30: Information page opens (this page)
-July 8: Application page opens
Note：Some tours have first-come-first-served system.
-August 31: Application deadline
-Several days for invoice processing and delivery to your email
-Due date for the payment is 14 days after receiving your invoice
Note：We accept credit cards.
Excursions
15 Oct (Sun)
〈Excursion 1〉Visiting Gion and Japanese course dinner
Time: 17:00 – 20:00
Meeting Point: Hotel Lobby
Dismissal Point: Hotel Lobby
Price: 12,000 JPY / person
Number of Members: Minimum 3 guests
16 Oct (Mon)
〈Excursion 2〉Afternoon tea with Geisha and Kimono Dance show
Time: 14:00 – 15:00 (Geiko session) 17:00 – 18:00 hotel
Meeting Point: Hotel Lobby
Dismissal Point: Hotel Lobby
Price: 30,000 JPY / person
Number of Members: Minimum 3 guests
19 Oct (Thu)
〈Excursion 3〉Cooking class and lunch party at local’s home
Time: 11:00 – 15:00
Meeting Point： Hotel Lobby
Dismissal point: Yuki’s parents’ home near JR Nishioji station
Price: 12,000 JPY / person
Number of Members: Minimum 2 & up to 5 guest. First-come-first-served system.
22 Oct (Sun)
〈Excursion 4〉Jidai matsuri Festival bleacher
Time: Around noon, 2 hours (TBA)
Place: Near the hotel (TBA)
Price: 5,000 JPY / ticket
Note: This option is for a bleacher.
Detail of the tours
〈Excursion 1〉Visiting Gion and Japanese course dinner
〈Excursion 1〉
Visiting Gion and Japanese course dinner
Price: 12,000JPY / person
Time: Oct 15 (Sun) 17:00 – 20:00
Meeting Point： Hotel Lobby
Dismissing point: Hotel Lobby
Number of Members: Minimum 3 guests
Points of Tour
- This is our popular tour in Kyoto and we have guided over 300 guests so far!
- In this tour, you will have the opportunity to visit Gion, renowned as the heart of Kyoto’s culinary culture, accompanied by a knowledgeable guide. First, you will take a leisurely stroll through the charming streets of Gion, while the guide shares stories about its history, cultural significance, and architectural designs.
- Afterwards, you will indulge in a delightful course meal at a restaurant that specializes in Japanese cuisine.The dining experience combines both traditional and contemporary elements, creating a vibrant atmosphere that is far from formal. You can enjoy lively conversations at the vibrant restaurant while indulging in a mix of traditional and modern dishes. Feel free to try different types of Japanese sake.
- We strive to accommodate any allergies or dietary restrictions you may have to the best of our ability. Please let us know in advance, and we will make the necessary arrangements to ensure your dining experience is both enjoyable and safe.
Schedule
Meet at Hotel – Taxi – Gion area – 30 min city walking – Dinner place – Taxi – Hotel
Includes
-English guide
-Round trip transportation
-Dinner and two drinks
Notifications
- If you have any dietary restrictions, please inform the guide in advance.
- No dress code.
- Rain or shine event. Please bring a rainwear on a rainy day.
- Minimum 3 guests are required.
〈Excursion 2〉Afternoon tea with Geisha and Kimono Dance show
〈Excursion 2〉
Afternoon tea with Geisha and Kimono Dance show
Price: 30,000JPY / person
Time: Oct 16(Mon) 14:00 – 15:00 (the Geisha session) 17:00 – 18:00 hotel
Meeting Point：Hotel Lobby
Dismissing point: Hotel Lobby
Number of Members: Minimum 3 guests
Points of Tour
- The Heart of Japanese Culture: Geiko (Also Known as Geisha) Geiko are a critical part of Japanese culture, and they maintain a strict membership system. However, on this tour, guests are invited to a private session to enjoy their performance with afternoon tea in a special teahouse.
- Your guide will explain the proper manners and etiquette one by one so that you can fully enjoy the experience. As a Kimono Trip member, you’ll have a private table and the opportunity to talk directly with Geiko-san and participate in mini-games with them.
Special Offer !
Raffle for Geisha’s vintage Kimono or textile is included.
Schedule
Meet with guide at the hotel.
Transport to Osaka city – Train and taxi.
– Private Geiko performance session and afternoon tea
–the guide will take you to the hotel ( taxi + train )
Includes
-English guide
– two hours of Geiko session (dance, chat, mini-games, photo shooting, etc)
-Japanese style Afternoon tea
-Round trip transportation
-Raffle for Kimono or textile
Notifications
- The dress code is smart casual attire and socks.
- The performance will take place in a traditional Japanese tatami room, so shoes will not be permitted, and you will sit on a low chair
- If you have any dietary restrictions, please inform the guide in advance.
- Minimum 3 guests are required.
〈Excursion 3〉Cooking class and lunch party at local's home
〈Excursion 3〉
Cooking class and lunch party at local's home
Price: 12,000JPY / person
Time: Oct 19 (Fri) 11:00 – 15:00
Meeting Point： Hotel Lobby
Dismissing point: Yuki’s parents’ home near JR Nishioji station
Number of Members: Minimum 2 & up to 5 guest. First-come-first-served system.
Points of Tour
- Relaxing lunchtime at a traditional-style house
- One of the most popular activities presented by Yuki
- Cooking and a lot of chatting!
- A great opportunity to interact with locals.
Schedule
Meet at the Hotel lobby – Take a taxi
A small tour of the house
Enjoy lunch and a relaxing time
Return to the hotel (taxi) or move to the next destination
Includes
-English guide (Yuki)
-Transportation (taxi)
-Cooking class and lunch
Notifications
- Rain or shine event.
- If you have food restrictions, please tell the guide in advance.
- Number of Members: Minimum 2 & up to 5 guest. First-come-first-served system.
〈Excursion 4〉Jidai matsuri festival bleacher
〈Excursion 4〉
Jidai matsuri festival bleacher
Price: 5,000 JPY / ticket
Time: Oct 22 (Sun) around noon, 2 hours ( TBA )
Place: Near the hotel ( TBA )
Note: This option is for a bleacher. There is no meeting / dismissing time and point.
Points of Tour
Jidai matsuri (Festival of Ages ) is one of the three major festivals in Kyoto, which takes place on Oct 22 every year.
Schedule
About 2000 people parade dressed in authentic costumes representing various periods and characters in Japanese feudal history.
This festival is highly popular, so the free viewing areas can sometimes become extremely crowded. Additionally, standing for a long time can be quite tiring.
While you have the option to go to the free viewing areas for a paid seating area will allow you to enjoy the festival to a much greater extent. (where you would need to secure a spot on the street and stand), opting
Note
This option doesn’t include transportation or guide. Your seat and map is shown on the ticket.
This is an open air seat and the parade lasts about two hours.
Includes
Ticket
Notifications
- In case of rain, this festival will be postponed to the next day and your seat is still available ( not refundable )
- If Oct 22 and 23 are both rainy, the festival will be cancelled and fully refunded.
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel for your own reasons, the following cancellation fees will be charged:
- Until 7 days before the excursion tour : 0% charge but the actual cost will be excerpted (ex. seat ticket )
- 6 to 0 days before the excursion tour : 100% fee
However, if the excursion is canceled due to extremely bad weather or unforeseen circumstances such as an earthquake, blackout, etc., the excursion fee will be fully refunded but the actual cost will be excerpted.