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Kimono Craftmanship and Dressing Tour

Experience kimono culture like never before on this guided tour

Learn about the delicate silk fabric used in the finest kimonos in its birthplace, with a history going back over 300 years.
On the factory tour you will have a chance to see first-hand how the silk is made, and learn the secrets that make it so special. After the factory tour a professional kimono dresser will help you into an exquisite kimono while explaing the different parts of the kimono, and some of it's long history.
Wearing your kimono you will have a chance for photographs with stunning backgrounds. Then, while dressed in your kimono, enjoy a deep cultural experience.
Come with us and take a deep dive into kimono culture!

Tayuh Textile Factory

The guide will tell you about the secrets of chirimen silk, explaining how it's made and what makes it so special. After, you will get a tour of a working factory and see first hand how it's made.
(Pictures are for illustration purposes only, actual contents may vary.)

Wear a Kimono

After the tour you will get to choose a kimono and the professional kimono dresser will help you put it on while explaining different parts of the kimono and some of it's long history.
(Pictures are for illustration purposes only, actual contents may vary.)

Photo Time

Looking radiant in your kimono you can pose for pictures in the delicatley appointed parlour at Tayuh Textiles, or in their Japanese rock garden (weather permitting).
(Pictures are for illustration purposes only, actual contents may vary.)

Cultural Experience

While wearing your kimono you will be able to enjoy a cultural experience to deepen your understanding of Japanese culure. Available experiences will vary depending on instructors availablity but will include one of: furoshiki wrapping, chirimen silk post card making, or a tea ceremony.
(Pictures are for illustration purposes only, actual contents may vary.)

DETAILS

ACTIVITY COURSE TIME SECTIONS
  • 9am start
  • 1pm start
SCHEDULE
(Some times may differ)
1 We'll pick you up either at Amino train station, or your hotel (within 2 km of Tayuh Textiles).
2 See how high quality chirimen silk is made at a silk factory.
3 Learn about the history of kimono and how to get dressed in it.
4 Take stunning pictures in a Japanese Garden (optional: a professional photographer can take the pictures for an extra fee).
5 Take part in a cultural activity to deepen your understanding of traditional Japanese arts. (Activities will vary depending on instructors but will include one of: furoshiki wrapping, chirimen silk post card making, or a tea ceremony)
6 We'll drop you off at Amino train station or at your hotel (within 2 km of Tayuh Textiles)
ACCOMPANYING GUIDE
(INCLUDED OR NOT)
Included
MINIMUM NUMBER OF PEOPLE
2
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PEOPLE
6
MEETING PLACE
Amino Train Station or select hotels in the Amino area (please let us know if you require a different pickup location)
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
To complete your booking we will need the following details:
1 Desired pick up and drop off locations
2 Height (cm), shoe size (cm), prefered kimono color.
(This information will only be used for selecting your kimono. measurements are prefered in cm. If you use a different measurement please state it clearly, ie. shoe size: 6 (ladies US). Depending on availablility we may not be able offer your prefered color.)

Please note bookings for this experience are made on a request only basis.
MUST READ NOTES
Please note bookings for this experience are made on a request only basis.

1 This tour is only available on weekdays.
2 Bookings must be made at least 2 weeks in advance.
3 Let us know your prefered pick up and drop off location.
4 Height (cm), shoe size (cm), prefered kimono color.

5 Children under the age of 3 can be brought along for no extra charge but they will not be able to wear a kimono, receive a free gift at the silk factory or participate in the cultural activity independently.
6 If a child is age 12 or younger but they are taller than 150cm they will be charged as an adult, this is because the kimono is classed as an adult kimono based on size, patterns, cleaning etc.

7 Cancellations made 3 days before to the day before will be responsible for 50% of the tour fee. Cancellations made after 4:00pm JST will be treated as arriving the next day.
The following conditions may also be treated as arriving the next day:
1 Cancellation requests made when the activities are closed (usually, but not limited to, weekends).
2 Cancellation requests made when Kyotango Tourism Association is closed (usually, but not limited to, Sundays).
In the event that payment has not been received by 3 days before your requested date, the tour will automatically be cancelled.
PRICES
ADULT FEE (13+ years, or 150cm tall or taller) 35,000 JPY/person
CHILD FEE (3-12 years) 33,000 JPY/Person
Optional Extra: professional photographer 20,000 JPY
Optional Extra: pick up from 2-5km of Amino Station 4,010 JPY
Optional Extra: drop-off within 2-5km of Amino Station 3,690 JPY
Optional Extra: pick up/drop-off beyond 5 km of Amino Station Please ask us
INCLUDED IN THE PRICING
  1. Japanese-English speaking guide
  2. Silk factory visit w/ gift
  3. Kimono rental
  4. Kimono fitting
  5. Cultural Experience (one of: furoshiki wrapping, chirimen silk postcard making, tea ceremony)
  6. Transportation during the tour and to and from Amino Station, or accommodations within 2 km of Tayuh Textiles
CANCELLATION FEES
from 3 days before to the day before the tour 50%
On the day of the tour or no show 100%
ACCEPTED PAYMENT TYPES
  1. Payment in advance by visa or mastercard only
COMPANY INFORMATION

Request a reservation

This is a form to request a reservation for this activity and does NOT guarantee your reservation. You will be contacted and notified by staff about your request and be sent a confirmation email later on.

Request Form

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*Name
(First, Last)
*Address in Japan
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Phone number in Japan
*Email
*Name of activity

*If various courses are avilable, please enter what course you’d like below.

*Desired date
*Number of participants
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Experience Interpreter Service

Experience Interpreter Service
Terms and Conditions
(Objective)

Article 1

Kyotango City Tourism Association under Destination Management/ Marketing Organization, Kyoto by the Sea DMO (hereafter referred to as the ‘Tourism Association’) shall assign Experience Interpreters (hereafter referred to as ‘Interpreters’) to experience and activity facilities in Kyotango City on the basis of these Terms and Conditions.

(Requesting this Service)

Article 2

Those who wish to use this service while taking part in experiences and activities in Kyotango City (hereafter referred to as ‘Experience Participants’) must agree to these terms and conditions before requesting Interpreting services.

(About this Service)

Article 3

Experience participants must understand and comply with the following:

  1. Should there not be a suitable Interpreter for the Experience Participant’s needs, assignment may not be possible.
  2. Interpreters cannot be chosen or specified by the Experience Participant.
  3. In the case of highly specialized experience contents, a complete and exact interpretation of the original language used may not be possible.
  4. The Experience Participant is responsible for making their own decisions regarding the contents of the interpretation.
  5. The Interpreting working hours are between 09:00-17:00 and shall not exceed 6 hours per day. However, should there be a reason deemed unavoidable, said time limit is lifted.
(Service Fees and Payment)

Article 4

  1. The Experience Participant shall pay the Interpreter the service fee depending on the duration as below:
    Interpreting Duration Service Fee Inclusions
    1 hour 4,500 yen Interpreting fee 3,500 yen Interpreter Travel Expense Fee 1,000 yen
    2 hours 7,500 yen Interpreting fee 6,500 yen Interpreter Travel Expense Fee 1,000 yen
    3 hours 10,500 yen Interpreting Fee 9,500 yen Interpreter Travel Expense Fee 1,000 yen
    4 hours 13,500 yen Interpreting fee 12,500 yen Interpreter Travel Expense Fee 1,000 yen
    5 hours 16,500 yen Interpreting fee 15,500 yen Interpreter Travel Expense Fee 1,000 yen
    6 hours 19,500 yen Interpreting fee 18,500 yen Interpreter Travel Expense Fee 1,000 yen
  2. The Interpreting duration is counted from when the Experience Participant and the Interpreter meet, until they disband. Periods of less than an hour will be rounded up to the nearest hour.
  3. Should the Interpreting end up exceeding the originally requested duration, the Experience Participant will need to pay 3,000 yen for each additional hour, payable to the Interpreter.
  4. The service fee shall be paid by the Experience Participant directly to the Interpreter on the day and the Tourism Association shall not be involved.
  5. Payment shall be made in exact cash and change will not be provided.
(Cancellation Fees)

Article 5

  1. Should the Experience Participant exceed the meeting time by 30 minutes or more, or cancel the experience, a cancellation fee must be paid to the Interpreter.
  2. The cancellation fees are as follows:
    Cancellation Date Percentage
    2 days before 30% of total cost at booking
    1 day before 50% of total cost at booking
    Same day 100% of total cost at booking
  3. Cancellations requests made when the Tourism Association is closed will be treated as being made the next working day. If the experience is planned for the day after the Tourism Association is closed and a cancellation is received during closure, it will be treated as a same day cancellation.
  4. The Interpreter shall request and receive the cancellation fee directly from the Experience Participant and the Tourism Association shall not be involved.
(Prohibited Matters)

Article 6

The Experience Participant shall not engage in the following acts towards the Interpreter:

  1. Should the Experience Participant exceed the meThe Experience Participant shall not engage in the following acts towards the Interpreter:
  2. Keeping the Interpreter working longer than is necessary
  3. Making the Interpreter do work other than interpreting
(Disclaimer)

Article 7

The Tourism Association shall not be held liable for any loss or damage caused to the Experience Participant or any third party as a result of the interpretation. This excludes loss or damage arising from misconduct or negligence from the Tourism Association.

(Duty of Confidentiality)

Article 8

The Tourism Association shall strictly manage information gained through the operation of this service and shall not use it for objectives outside those mentioned in Article 1.

(Miscellaneous)

Article 9

Matters deemed necessary for the operation of this service outside those mentioned in these terms and conditions shall be determined separately.

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after you have confirmed your information.