Kimono experience and temple tour in Kamakura
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Duration
6 hours 30 minutes
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
Why Travelers Love This
Overview
Lead by me ,a 10 year resident of Japan, licensed kimono teacher, and international lecturer; as well as tea ceremony practitioner. Let me guide you in one of my favorite towns right outside Tokyo. Get away from the hustle of Tokyo to quiet Kita-Kamakura. Learn how to walk, sit, and pose elegantly in Kimono while we enjoy the peaceful Zen of nature all around. Kimono, matcha, seasonal lunch, and sweets! What could be more exciting for your visit in Japan? Elegant but not stiff we will learn some history and etiquette but mostly we will just feel. Feel the wind, feel the silk, feel the warm tea bowl and be at peace
What's Included
Included
kaiseki lunch
both temple entrance fees
Kimono rental basic package
matcha and wagashi at engakuji, as well as honey pudding or other sweets at Tenshin tea house
Not included
No exclusions listed.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
take Yokosuka or Shonan Shinjuku line from Shinjuku station or use google maps to find best route from hotel or desired location
End point
take Yokosuka or Shonan Shinjuku line from Shinjuku station or use google maps to find best route from hotel or desired location
Itinerary
Stop 1
1 hourAdmission included
Stop 1
Choose from a selection of formal, casual, or retro kimono with the help of me, your kimono teacher and guide. Learn a little about the difference in patterns and formality as we pick something to fit your style.
Stop 2
1 hour 15 minutesAdmission included
Stop 2
Visit one of the five great zen temples first established in Japan. View the great Shaka Buddha in the grand hall and kanji Shojo, the grand Sanmon gate, and more. Here will be our first zen moment in the monks quarters. After we will enjoy sweets and matcha while learning a bit about tea etiquette
Stop 3
30 minutesAdmission included
Stop 3
enjoy organic matcha and japanese sweets inside of Engakuji Temple
Stop 4
1 hourAdmission included
Stop 4
Indulge in a refined Kaiseki style lunch at Hachinoki, a local favorite known for its seasonal elegance. You will enjoy beautifully plated, traditional dishes in an atmosphere fitting to kimono.
Stop 5
1 hourAdmission included
Stop 5
explore the lush garden of the Temple of the clear moon. Lined with whimsical rabbits and a bamboo forest overlooking the dry Zen garden of the hydrangea temple of Kamakura
Stop 6
30 minutes
Stop 6
Enjoy the hustle and bustle of Kamakura's most popular shopping street on the way back to the kimono shop
Additional Info
Pets Welcome
Service animals allowed
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
No Pregnant
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Physical Medium
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Other
because kimono is restricted in sizes it may be difficult to accommodate all heights and body sizes
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Experience may be cancelled for bad weather.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
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