Kimono Dressing and Tea Experience
Kimono, tea, and flower arrangement. A journey into Japanese culture in a beautiful 140-year-old townhouse.
Put on a gorgeous kimono of your choice and spend a special time in a historic tea room and garden dating back to the Meiji era. After being professionally dressed, enjoy an authentic tea ceremony, then relax with photos and a stroll around the area. Feel the beauty of old Japan with all five senses, in a heart-fluttering special experience. We'll give you an unforgettable day that blends perfectly into Hitoyoshi's nostalgic townscape.
Plan Details
- Operator
- Tateyama Shoten
- Price
- 8,000 yen
- Address
- 43 Kajiyamachi, Hitoyoshi City, Kumamoto Prefecture
Japanese: 熊本県人吉市鍛冶屋町43
View on Google Maps - Phone Number
- 0966-22-2566
- Business Hours
- 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Closed
- Sundays and public holidays
- Duration
- About 60 minutes
- Access
- 10 minutes by car from our inn
Parking available - Official Website
- https://www.tateyamasyoten.com/
- How to Book
- Please make your own advance reservation by phone or via the online form.
- We will ask for your height and other measurements when you book.
- The kimono experience includes a full kimono set and accessories (tabi socks, sandals, hand bag, hair ornament).
- Hair styling is available for an additional fee.
- A repair fee may be charged if the kimono is significantly damaged after use.
- We do not offer kimono for young children, so please consult us in advance.
Activities
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Pottery Experience
At "Hitoyoshi Craft Park Ishino Park," you can try painting a plate by hand or shaping your own pottery on a wheel or by hand.
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Kimono Dressing and Tea Experience
A professional kimono dressing and an authentic tea ceremony! Enjoy a special time that soothes all five senses in the retro streets of Hitoyoshi.
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Matcha Experience
Touch the history of tea that has been passed down since the Meiji era. Why not try an authentic matcha experience that even beginners can enjoy comfortably?
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Touring *Natsume's Book of Friends*
Why not visit the locations that retain the gentle, yet somewhat bittersweet atmosphere depicted in the work?
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Bungee Jump
Take the plunge from a height of 66 meters! The ultimate test of courage!
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Kuma River Boat Tour
Why not enjoy a leisurely stroll on the river, taking in the charm that is unique to Hitoyoshi?
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Cycling
Ride freely on an e-bike! A journey to discover breathtaking views known only to guides who know Hitoyoshi inside and out.
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Rafting
Take on the wild rapids of one of Japan's three great rapids together with your team! Kuma River rafting is truly nature's own roller coaster!
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Forest Therapy
Recharge your whole body with the power of nature! Why not spend some time caring for yourself in the forests of Mizukami Village, home to thousand-year-old cedar trees?