1. Wear a kimono and experience Japan’s traditional tea ceremony in a 300-year-old samurai residence.
2. The tea ceremony instructor will explain the proper etiquette on how to drink the tea and eat the confectionery, and after the tea preparation by the instructor, customers may also experience preparing the tea themselves.
3. This plan includes a 2-hour rental of kimono that can be worn in as fast as 3 minutes! After the tea ceremony experience, enjoy wearing Japan’s traditional garment while walking around nearby or taking pictures inside the salon until it’s time to return the kimono.
4. Learn all about the proper etiquette, the ceremony’s history and philosophy, and other information as the tea ceremony instructor explains them all in English.
5. The location is about a 10-minute walk from Kyoto Station. Feel free to join whether as solo participants or in groups!

Please select your preferred shop arrival time from 10:30, 12:30, 14:30 or 16:30.

[From 10:30]

10:30 –
Meet at Kyoto Concierge Salon
This is an unguided plan, so please go to the meeting location on your own. At reception, please show your reservation confirmation sheet, a printout of the reservation confirmation e-mail, or show the e-mail on your mobile device screen to staff.
Meeting Location: Kyoto Concierge Salon
384 Monkaku-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
Access: 10 min on foot from JR Kyoto Station 1F Central Exit (Karasuma Exit)
Tel: 075-354-5261
10:40 –
Kimono Dress-up (3 min)
For kimono rental, the Miraku Kimono will be provided. It is a kimono that can be easily worn in 3 minutes. The waist part is not tightly fastened, so customers can enjoy a comfortable fit. Pregnant women may also participate, except those on their last month of pregnancy. Sizes are available for females with a height up to 170 cm and waist up to 90 cm, and for males with a height up to 185 cm.
11:00 –
Tea Ceremony Experience in a Kimono (45 min)
An experienced tea ceremony instructor will give explanations in English, and proceed with tea preparation. After the tea preparation by the instructor, customers may also experience preparing the tea themselves.
11:45 –
Sightseeing in a Kimono
There’s plenty to see and do until it’s time to return the kimono. Enjoy wearing Japan’s traditional garment while walking around Nishi Hongan-ji Temple, Higashi Hongan-ji Temple and other places, or taking pictures inside the salon!
– 12:40
Tour ends
Kimono are available for use until 12:40. Please return the rental kimono by 12:40. After returning, please head to your next destination on your own.

[From 12:30]

12:30 –
Meet at Kyoto Concierge Salon
This is an unguided plan, so please go to the meeting location on your own. At reception, please show your reservation confirmation sheet, a printout of the reservation confirmation e-mail, or show the e-mail on your mobile device screen to staff.
Meeting Location: Kyoto Concierge Salon
384 Monkaku-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
Access: 10 min on foot from JR Kyoto Station 1F Central Exit (Karasuma Exit)
Tel: 075-354-5261
12:40 –
Kimono Dress-up (3 min)
For kimono rental, the Miraku Kimono will be provided. It is a kimono that can be easily worn in 3 minutes. The waist part is not tightly fastened, so customers can enjoy a comfortable fit. Pregnant women may also participate, except those on their last month of pregnancy. Sizes are available for females with a height up to 170 cm and waist up to 90 cm, and for males with a height up to 185 cm.
13:00 –
Tea Ceremony Experience in a Kimono (45 min)
An experienced tea ceremony instructor will give explanations in English, and proceed with tea preparation. After the tea preparation by the instructor, customers may also experience preparing the tea themselves.
13:45 –
Sightseeing in a Kimono
There’s plenty to see and do until it’s time to return the kimono. Enjoy wearing Japan’s traditional garment while walking around Nishi Hongan-ji Temple, Higashi Hongan-ji Temple and other places, or taking pictures inside the salon!
– 14:40
Tour ends
Kimono are available for use until 14:40. Please return the rental kimono by 14:40. After returning, please head to your next destination on your own.

[From 14:30]

14:30 –
Meet at Kyoto Concierge Salon
This is an unguided plan, so please go to the meeting location on your own. At reception, please show your reservation confirmation sheet, a printout of the reservation confirmation e-mail, or show the e-mail on your mobile device screen to staff.
Meeting Location: Kyoto Concierge Salon
384 Monkaku-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
Access: 10 min on foot from JR Kyoto Station 1F Central Exit (Karasuma Exit)
Tel: 075-354-5261
14:40 –
Kimono Dress-up (3 min)
For kimono rental, the Miraku Kimono will be provided. It is a kimono that can be easily worn in 3 minutes. The waist part is not tightly fastened, so customers can enjoy a comfortable fit. Pregnant women may also participate, except those on their last month of pregnancy. Sizes are available for females with a height up to 170 cm and waist up to 90 cm, and for males with a height up to 185 cm.
15:00 –
Tea Ceremony Experience (45 min)
An experienced tea ceremony instructor will give explanations in English, and proceed with tea preparation. After the tea preparation by the instructor, customers may also experience preparing the tea themselves.
15:45 –
Sightseeing in a Kimono
There’s plenty to see and do until it’s time to return the kimono. Enjoy wearing Japan’s traditional garment while walking around Nishi Hongan-ji Temple, Higashi Hongan-ji Temple and other places, or taking pictures inside the salon!
– 16:40
Tour ends
Kimono are available for use until 16:40. Please return the rental kimono by 16:40. After returning, please head to your next destination on your own.

[From 16:30]

16:30 –
Meet at Kyoto Concierge Salon
This is an unguided plan, so please go to the meeting location on your own. At reception, please show your reservation confirmation sheet, a printout of the reservation confirmation e-mail, or show the e-mail on your mobile device screen to staff.
Meeting Location: Kyoto Concierge Salon
384 Monkaku-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
Access: 10 min on foot from JR Kyoto Station 1F Central Exit (Karasuma Exit)
Tel: 075-354-5261
16:40 –
Kimono Dress-up (3 min)
For kimono rental, the Miraku Kimono will be provided. It is a kimono that can be easily worn in 3 minutes. The waist part is not tightly fastened, so customers can enjoy a comfortable fit. Pregnant women may also participate, except those on their last month of pregnancy. Sizes are available for females with a height up to 170 cm and waist up to 90 cm, and for males with a height up to 185 cm.
17:00 –
Tea Ceremony Experience (45 min)
An experienced tea ceremony instructor will give explanations in English, and proceed with tea preparation. After the tea preparation by the instructor, customers may also experience preparing the tea themselves.
17:45 –
Sightseeing in a Kimono
There’s plenty to see and do until it’s time to return the kimono. Enjoy wearing Japan’s traditional garment while walking around Nishi Hongan-ji Temple, Higashi Hongan-ji Temple and other places, or taking pictures inside the salon!
– 18:40
Tour ends
Kimono are available for use until 18:40. Please return the rental kimono by 18:40. After returning, please head to your next destination on your own

1. Conducting Company: Kyoto Concierge Salon (Zipang Company)
Address: 384 Monkaku-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto (50 m north along Higashinakasuji-dori from Shichijo-dori)

2. This is an unguided plan, so please go to the meeting location on your own. At reception, please show your reservation confirmation sheet, a printout of the reservation confirmation e-mail, or show the e-mail on your mobile device screen to staff.

3. Depending on operational circumstances, certain tour dates may be cancelled, or tour operation may cease entirely.

4. In general, tea ceremony etiquette is explained in English, but if Japanese customers are also present, explanation will be in Japanese and English. Thank you for your understanding.

5. For kimono rental, the Miraku Kimono will be provided. It is a kimono that can be easily worn in 3 minutes. The waist part is not tightly fastened, so customers can enjoy a comfortable fit. Pregnant women may also participate, except those on their last month of pregnancy. Sizes are available for females with a height up to 170 cm and waist up to 90 cm, and for males with a height up to 185 cm.

6. The cost of hairstyling is not included. As an option, hairstyling service may be provided (additional charges apply). Those who would like to use this service are advised to come to the shop at least 30 minutes before the specified arrival time. Plans ranging from JPY 2,000 – 4,000 are available. Please confirm the plan details on site on the day. (Please pay at the location.)

7. Children 5 years of age and younger may not join this tour. Thank you for your understanding.

8. Meeting Location: Kyoto Concierge Salon
384 Monkaku-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
Access: 10 min on foot from JR Kyoto Station 1F Central Exit (Karasuma Exit)
Tel: 075-354-5261