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Kimono experience and temple tour in Kamakura
Kamakura
About
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
Highlights
6 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
6 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's 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
Meeting Points
Departure
Kamakura Station
take Yokosuka or Shonan Shinjuku line from Shinjuku station or use google maps to find best route from hotel or desired location
Return
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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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.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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
Highlights
6 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
6 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's 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
Meeting Points
Departure
Kamakura Station
take Yokosuka or Shonan Shinjuku line from Shinjuku station or use google maps to find best route from hotel or desired location
Return
Itinerary
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Kimono Rental Kamakura Imakoji
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.
1 hour
2
Engaku-ji Temple
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
1 hour and 15 minutes
3
Bentendo Tea House
enjoy organic matcha and japanese sweets inside of Engakuji Temple
30 minutes
4
Hachinoki Kita-Kamakura Shinkan
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.
1 hour
5
Meigetsuin (Hydrangea Temple)
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
1 hour
6
Komachi-dori Shopping Street
Enjoy the hustle and bustle of Kamakura's most popular shopping street on the way back to the kimono shop
