Kyoto 6hr Private Guided Tour & Kimono Experience
Overview
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6 hours
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Kimono is the beautiful traditional dress of Japan. This 6 hour Kyoto walking tour includes wearing a Kimono experience! You will be dressed by a professional and have your hair done in a simple hairstyle.
It will take about one hour to change for one group (including a simple hair set for women). Afterward, you can walk around the old capitol, Kyoto.
The traditions of ancient Japan are still alive and well in Kyoto. Walking around this beautiful city waring a Kimono can feel like you are in a time machine as its architecture has been preserved for centuries.
Once your reservation is made, a guide will be in touch to plan your personalized tour. Choose 2 to 3 spots that you wish to visit and your guide will plan a personalized itinerary. If you do not know where to visit, ask the guide to send you their recommended itinerary based on your interests.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Your tour will be of 2 to 3 sights that you decide on with your guide from the itinerary list.
Kimono Sizes: for woman 150cm-170cm, for men 165cm-200cm. If you cannot find a perfect fit Kimono, the professional staff can dress you in the Kimono as best as they can.
Start time: Your start time for the experience may vary. The estimated time for the experience will be about 1 hour from the tour start.
What To Expect
You can experience Wargo's Standard Kimono Plan. This budget plan offers an easy introduction to kimono wearing. The simple yet charming designs, featuring a mix of cuteness and elegance, are sure to appeal to everyone. After getting dressed, you can head out on your tour wearing the kimono. Please make sure to return it at least one hour before closing time.
Kinkakuji Temple
Kinkakuji (金閣寺, Golden Pavilion) is a Zen temple in northern Kyoto whose top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf. Formally known as Rokuonji, the temple was the retirement villa of the shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, and according to his will it became a Zen temple of the Rinzai sect after his death in 1408. Kinkakuji was the inspiration for the similarly named Ginkakuji (Silver Pavilion), built by Yoshimitsu's grandson, Ashikaga Yoshimasa, on the other side of the city a few decades later. Kinkakuji is an impressive structure built overlooking a large pond, and is the only building left of Yoshimitsu's former retirement complex. It has burned down numerous times throughout its history including twice during the Onin War, a civil war that destroyed much of Kyoto; and once again more recently in 1950 when it was set on fire by a fanatic monk. The present structure was rebuilt in 1955.
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Kyoto 6hr Private Guided Tour & Kimono Experience
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Wearing a Kimono experience *standard plan only
Meet up with a guide in Kyoto on foot
Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
Customizable Tour of your choice of 2-3 sites from 'What to expect' list
Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
You cannot combine tour groups
Private Vehicle
Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
5 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
My deepest gratitude to Shogo
annahS7857DZ,Jul 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I would like to express my deepest gratitude to Shogo you for his excellent organization of the trip "Kyoto 6hr Private Guided Tour & Kimono Experience" and taking care of me during the trip! I am still under the lasting impression from the insights, as provided by Shogo about the history, architecture and culture of Japan, Kyoto in particular. The kimono experience was just grateful and unforgettably charming. The interesting conversations as well as extremely enjoyable personal encounters supplemented very well this positive picture! Again, many thanks to Shogo for welcoming me so warmly!
Professional guide
786danx,Mar 20, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Yamaguchi-san is a very professional guide. He knows places and is very kind. Our shoes got soaked due to a sudden rain, and he took us to a nearby store to get new shoes.
Fushimi Inari Shrine
tacochan,Jan 3, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00history, etc., while avoiding crowding As you study. And I was able to keep my distance and stay calm. Climbing a mountain is also a valuable experience
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