Things to do in Kyoto Page 2

• Age 12～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 13:30 / 15:00

At an elegant teahouse in Kyoto, you can watch a Kyoto dance performed by a maiko and enjoy a tatami room experience. Since it is reserved for couples and groups, we offer a maiko play experience in a private space. You can take your time and talk about things you wanted to know about maiko. Of course, you can take photos and videos, and one drink is included. (Only 2 applications are accepted per day, please apply in groups of 2 to 6 people) ~ Experience process ~ 13:25 Go to a tea house in Gion Higashi ~ Meet in front of Yasaka Shrine. The staff will take you to a tea shop. 13:30 Kyoto dance performance - An elegant dance performed by maiko in beautiful costumes. The dance performance is scheduled to include two songs, including "Gion Kouta." You can also shoot videos. Please enjoy chatting with the maiko and taking photos as well as talking with them. Ozashiki play experience - You can experience ozashiki play with Maiko, such as ``Konpira Funen'' and ``Tora Tora,'' a rock-paper-scissors game born from Joruri. 14:30 Experience ends

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• Age 0～
• Within 1 hour

Kyoto View the history of With the FREEBIRD helicopter, Kyoto Let's enjoy the sky.

• For Family

• Age 0～Age 70
• Over 6 hours on the day

Whether you are a first-time visitor or a repeat visitor, we offer you an amazing experience in Kyoto♪​ ​​ ​​ ​ ​ ​First, our guide will meet you at your hotel or at Kyoto station. ​ ​On this day-tour you will visit Kyoto's main temples and shrines and enjoy its beautiful scenery. ​ ​We will walk through the temple grounds towards a secluded waterfall which is a National Historical Site. Here people have practiced ‘Misogi’, a Japanese Shinto practice of ritual purification, for over 800 years. We then head to a famous 1,300 year-old temple that shines in vermilion.​ ​ We will meet the guardians at the gate and will enter a dark, underground passage to cut our ties to fears we have and offer prayer. Once we enter the main hall, you will ring bell to alert the gods you are there and offer prayer. We will walk the grounds and view Kyoto from the mountain. Great spot to take pictures and share them on SNS. Then we will head on to the famous Geisha Gion District. Here you will have time to explore Yasui Shrine, Yasaka Shrine and Shijo Street which is filled with hundreds of shops.​ ​ We will end our tour by having a little sake.

• Recommendation for Foreigner
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 10～Age 70
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00

《Swordsmithing experience in Oku-Kyoto! 》・Why don't you try to make your own sword by listening to a story about Japanese swords from an attractive young swordsmith?・Beat the steel with your own hands and create a knife with a blade length of 15cm. <<Experience Schedule>> ①Learn about the history of Japanese swords and how to appreciate them ②Visit fire-making ③Fire-making ④Annealing 《Required time》 3 to 5 hours 《Regarding reservations》We are currently receiving a large number of inquiries and reservations, making it difficult to make reservations.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 8～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 13:30 / 18:30

Are you unsure how to start creating a story?This course is perfect for you. You can either produce a text-only story or a manga. Turn your fun experience into an easy-to-understand story using the manga conception method! Even if you've never created a story before, no problem. Your experience will transform into a story by just answering our “Magic 12 Questions”.Learn the fundamentals of manga in Kyoto, the heart of manga education in Japan!We look forward to welcoming you in the same building as the Pokémon Center Kyoto.[No previous experience is necessary.]

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 8～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 13:30 / 18:30

You can try out the dip pen with three different nibs: the G-pen, the Mapping pen, and the Saji-pen. Explore the unique drawing experiences each one offers. Once the inking is done, you'll add effect lines, do the BETA (the process of painting black), and paste tones to complete your line drawing.Experience the basics of manga drawing in Kyoto, the heart of manga education in Japan![No previous experience is necessary]

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 12:30

Kyoto [Kimono rental for one person + location shooting experience accompanied by a photographer + 60 corrected data] Recommended for solo shoots! Kimono return until 17:30. This is a kimono shooting plan in Kyoto. This plan is a package of kimono rental for one person and location shooting accompanied by a photographer. Why not leave your memories in a kimono as a photo when you travel to Kyoto? You can upgrade to a formal kimono such as a Homongi or a Strolling Furisode as an option. In the summer, you can also rent a yukata. [Plan details] Casual kimono rental for one person + dressing + cute hair set (for female customers only) + location photo accompanied by a professional photographer + delivery of 60 corrected data [Flow of the day] 1. Visit the affiliated kimono rental store at the appointed time. If "Kyo Sakura" is full, we will guide you to a sister store. After making a reservation, please check the message. 2. Choose your favorite kimono in the store, and we will dress you and set your hair. You can choose a hair set from the catalog. Hair set is only for female customers. It takes about an hour and a half to get ready. 3. Once you are ready, you will head out to shoot with the photographer! The photographer can accompany you for about 90 minutes. You can travel to the shooting location by train or taxi. If you would like to take a taxi, you will have to pay. 4. Once the shoot is over, the experience ends. The photographer and you will be dismissed on-site. Please return the kimono by 17:30 on the day. Please enjoy sightseeing in Kyoto in Japanese clothing until it is returned. 5. After the shoot, 60 data will be delivered within 20 days. The delivery method will be to download it from the web. [Photo usage] ・Memories of your trip to Kyoto ・Profile photo shoot ・New Year's card ・Birthday ・Marriage photo shoot ・etc. [Photo location] Please choose the shooting location from here. You can also request "a place with beautiful cherry blossoms" or "a photo spot with beautiful autumn leaves". If you do not specify, the shoot will be around Yasaka Pagoda. 1. Yasaka Pagoda area 2. Gion Shirakawa (9:00 reservations only) 3. Arashiyama Bamboo Forest [Notes] ・The photographer is not good at English. If you have any questions, please email us by the day of the shoot. ・Delivery will be made via online storage. Delivery cannot be made to areas where Google cannot be used. ・Kimonos available for rental are casual kimonos. Formal kimonos are optional.

• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 15:00

The only handmade ring in the world that you can take home on the same day you make it! At garden Kyoto, we offer a handmade ring experience. Since we work with professional craftsmen, even first-timers can create their own handmade rings with confidence. How about making memories to commemorate your trip? With this plan, you can make a platinum or 18k gold wedding ring! Starting from 35,000 yen per piece *Varies depending on the market price of metals. If the price changes, we will notify you in advance. (Additional charges must be paid on-site) *In the case of a stone engraving design, it will be kept for 2 to 3 weeks. ~Procedure of the experience~ ① Gathering and reception We will handcraft your jewelry in the calm and stylish space of a bridal jewelry specialty store ♪ ② Preparation First, you will choose the material (platinum/18k gold), width, and finish design. ③Experience A craftsman will wax the bullion cut to the customer's size on the spot. Adjust the size by tapping the soldered ring. Once you have adjusted the size, use a file to adjust the shape and make it comfortable to wear! It's a happy time we can create while thinking about each other. ④ Termination/Dissolution Your one-of-a-kind wedding ring is now complete! We can take it home on the day or make it according to your budget, so please feel free to contact us!

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• In Door Activity
• For Family

• Age 15～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

It is a location shooting plan for couples. It is ideal for use and making memories for your anniversary, birthday, etc. Why don't you take a special memory photo with two people who are different from usual in a gorgeous kimono and hair makeup in the beautiful streets of Kyoto? We will deliver wonderful photos and a fun time while listening to your requests.

• Date Spot

• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 09:30 / 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00

This plan includes kimono rental and a professional photographer accompanying you for a walk around town. It's a waste to just take a selfie of yourself in a kimono, so let's capture that gorgeous kimono in the best photo! A photographer will accompany you during your walk and take plenty of pictures of you in beautiful kimono, so be sure to leave plenty of photos that are not just self-portraits, but blend in with the city in kimono! [Location Photo Plan] --- 1 hour 50 cuts 30,800 yen including tax (Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays + 5,500 yen including tax) --- The experience of walking with a photographer in a kimono is something you can't experience many times in your life. Only Kimono Rental VASARA can offer this price and quality! A day with great photos and memories! The photos will be color-adjusted and delivered by mail in about a week. Additional cut options: 10 cuts ¥3,300 (tax included) 30 cuts ¥5,500 (tax included) If you are making a reservation for 2 people, you will receive ``Location Shooting + Women's Kimono Standard'' for 1 person and ``Women's Kimono'' or ``Men's Kimono'' or Please make a reservation under "Children's Kimono". [Kimono Rental/Kimono Dressing] VASARA's rental kimono comes with dressing and hair set, so you don't have to bring anything! You can choose from a variety of kimono patterns for each plan. There are many variations of sandals and obi, so please enjoy the total coordination. Once you have selected your kimono, decided on your kimono and hair style, enjoy walking around town. Of course, even after taking photos, you can enjoy walking around town in Japanese attire until it's time to return the vehicle. *The price includes the photoshoot fee (30,800 yen including tax *Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays + 5,500 yen including tax) and kimono rental and dressing fee (3,278 yen including tax for female kimono standard). By booking with this plan, you can enjoy kimono rental, dressing, and photography. *If you arrive late for your reservation time, you will not be able to change or extend your shooting time. Thank you for your understanding. *After delivery, we will not accept complaints from an artistic perspective, requests for reshoots, requests for refunds, etc. Thank you for your understanding. *Please obtain permission for filming at the shooting location yourself. (We cannot obtain permission for photography.) *If you wish to extend the photography time, we may not be able to accept it due to the photographer's convenience. *You cannot nominate a photographer. *We will select the most suitable photo for delivery. Photos cannot be changed. Thank you for your understanding. *Retouching such as skin processing and small face processing will not be performed.

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• For Groups

• Age 18～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

[Dressing in a yukata and calligraphy art experience in Uji, Kyoto] A collaboration of Japanese experiences, yukata and calligraphy art, why not try this valuable experience of touching Japanese culture! You can choose three yukatas (yukata, obi, geta) on the day, and a professional will dress you in the yukata and do your hair and makeup. All yukatas you choose will be given as a gift! You can take them home, so why not wear a yukata and stroll around Kyoto and Uji ( ?˙ ᴗ˙?) You will experience calligraphy, a Japanese culture, as a set with dressing in a yukata. The instructor is a master and will carefully teach beginners from the basics! Practice your favorite characters, write them on colored paper, and arrange them with Japanese patterns and pressed flowers! Why not create your own original work with a unique arrangement? I think it will be a very valuable work that is uniquely Japanese!

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 14:30

Kyoto [Location photo shoot experience with a photographer + retouched 80 data] Recommended for couples and families! This is a location photo plan in Kyoto. This plan includes a location shoot with a photographer and retouched data in a package. We will take photos to commemorate your vacation in Kyoto. This plan does not include kimono rental. [Plan details] Location photo with a professional photographer + retouched 80 data delivery [Flow of the day] 1. Visit the specified location at the appointed time. 2. Meet with the photographer, who can accompany you for 90 minutes. 3. After shooting, 80 data will be delivered within 20 days. The delivery method is to download from the web. Delivery cannot be made to areas that do not support Google. [Purpose of the photo] ・Kyoto trip for couples ・Marriage photo shoot ・Kyoto trip for parents and children ・Honeymoon ・New Year's card ・Birthday ・Family photo ・Proposal ・Engagement ・Wedding anniversary ・etc. [Photo location] Please choose the shooting location from here. You can also request places with beautiful cherry blossoms or beautiful autumn leaves. If you do not specify, the shoot will be around Yasaka Pagoda. 1. Around Yasaka Pagoda 2. Arashiyama 3. Gion (9:00 reservations only, Japanese clothing only, shooting location is around Tatsumi Bridge) 4. Keage Incline (Please apply 10 days before the shoot as it is a location where you need to apply for shooting) [Notes] ・The photographer is not good at English. If you have any questions, please ask us by message before the shooting date. ・Delivery will be made via online storage. Delivery cannot be made to areas where Google is not available. ・Kimono rental is not included in this plan. ・Shooting is limited to 1 group of up to 6 people.

• For Family

• Age 15～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

A professional photographer will capture your beautiful kimono carefully selected for the shoot in one-of-a-kind photographs.Our professional photographers will capture your beautiful kimono in a one-of-a-kind photo.You will surely experience the wonderful culture of Japan.After the photo shooting, you can freely go out for a walk in Kyoto with your kimono on.

• Age 15～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

Our most popular location shooting plan. Gion located about 10 minutes from our shop area I will take time to take pictures slowly and so on. Every season Kyoto You can get beautiful pictures in the landscape. ※ A set of tools that you can walk outside in a kimono Rental All charges are included in the price.

• Age 18～Age 99
• 4～5 hours
• 14:00

A lot of people from overseas are participating because they want to study Japanese animation technology. Why don't you draw a manga together with an active animator in Kyoto, the mecca of anime⁇My friend is an animator who participates in the production of a famous anime in Japan. Together with that friend, I made this project so that foreigners could experience Japanese anime culture as much as possible. Now that digitalization is progressing, it is easy to express cartoon effect lines and screen tones, but this experience will be done entirely by hand. I think it will be an impressive and interesting experience. Host this experience with a friend. [Animator Profile] KIMIYO NAKAMURA2002 Kyoto Saga University of Arts Junior College Department Illustration study 2002-4 Joined Kyoto Animation Video Experienced In-Between Animation 2020 Working as a freelance animator <Work> Video: In-Between Animation Video inspection: In-Between Check Original picture: Key Animation Animation director: Animation Director You may hear a rare story about being involved in the work of a world-famous animation. Would you like to draw a manga with us? ? Even I, an amateur, was able to draw well, so please feel free to participate even if you have no experience! 〜Experience flow〜 ①14:00 Self-introduction & explanation of the experience ②14:30 Experience start draft→Inking→Beta→White→Tone paste ③16:45 Break Snacks and drinks are prepared. ④17:00 finish ⑤18:00 dissolution

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• In Door Activity

• Age 5～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 10:30 / 11:30 / 13:30 / 14:30

~Great value only for the four seasons♪~ You can choose to shoot at your favorite location!! Price: 24,000 yen for two (excluding tax) Required time: about 3 hours *(Tourist season, weekends and holidays will take longer (There may be some cases) + Time to prepare for your return ● Plan contents ・ Make-up ・ Dressing (you can choose your favorite kimono) ・ Half wig ・ Indoor shooting 4 cuts (shooting for two people is possible) ・ Shooting You can freely shoot with your own camera / video for about 10 minutes after the end. ≪Children up to the 6th grade of elementary school can take the maiko plan for children, and those over 130cm can also take a 60-minute stroll (3,150 yen)≫ *All prices are tax-excluded. -------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------~Four Seasons of Omotenashi~ A townscape that still feels like an ancient city after more than a thousand years. "Shiki Kiyomizudera Branch" is located on Kiyomizuzaka, the approach to Kiyomizudera Temple in Kyoto. At Shiki, we are constantly studying and pursuing our commitment to beauty, our commitment to customer service, and our commitment to making memories. I'm here. We would like more customers to know and enjoy Maiko, which is also a traditional culture of Japan, and to capture the discovery and joy of "another you" in photos that will remain forever. Maiko transformation just for you. Please experience the beauty of maiko in the four seasons.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 10～Age 65
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

[Make My Carpet! ] Tufting [Work size]: 30x30cm 8,500 yen (tax included) Please be sure to read the following when making a reservation! * Please add the official LINE after booking! *The 30x30 size may not be able to express detailed designs such as "characters" and "characters". The submitted design should be simple and large. [Required time]: Approximately 2.5 hours *The start time may be changed. Please contact us if you have a preferred start time. [Fee] 8,500 yen (tax included) [Frame size]: 50cm x 50cm (The size of the work will be within 30x30) [Yarn selection]: You can choose up to 10 colors. (60 colors in total) [Capacity]: 2 to 6 people Target age: 10 years old and over

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• In Door Activity

• Age 18～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 13:30 / 14:30

Maiko Transformation Studio is located right next to Gojo Station, one subway station from Kyoto Station. Transform into a longing geisha ☆ It is a plan with studio shooting ♪ ※ You can not go out only indoors.

• Age 11～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 13:30 / 14:30

This is a maiko transformation studio located right next to Gojo Station, one station away from Kyoto Station by subway. Transform into a maiko of your dreams ☆ This plan includes a studio shoot ♪ * Only indoor shooting, you can not go out.

• Date Spot

• Age 15～Age 65
• 3～4 hours
• 09:30 / 13:30

When you think of Kyoto, you may think of the bustling downtown areas of Gion and Kawaramachi, but this tour takes you along the river and lets you experience the quietness of Kyoto. Starting from Road Bike Rental Japan Kyoto store in Takeda, Fushimi Ward, you'll warm up with a ride along the Higashi Takase River. In the middle of the ride, you'll head to the Uji River. While admiring the flow of the river and the greenery, you'll then head to the Yamashina River. Feeling the seasons with spring cherry blossoms, early summer hydrangeas, and autumn leaves is sure to refresh your mind and body. The final part of the ride will take you to the Higashiyama area of Kyoto. After taking some great photos at Nanzenji Temple and Heian Shrine, you can end the ride with a ride along the Kamo River. This is a course where you can enjoy the various faces of Kyoto in half a day.

• Age 5～Age 10
• 1～2 hours
• 13:30 / 14:30

This is a dance experience plan for children from 5 years old (height about 100 cm or more). * Depending on the size of the child's head circumference, you may experience it with an adult wig, so if you are over 10 years old, please choose the adult plan. In that case, depending on the size of the head circumference, if you change to a hairdresser on the day, 2750 yen including tax will be added. note that. At the Maiko Transformation Studio, which is one subway station from Kyoto Station and right next to Gojo Station, you can transform yourself into a longing Maiko ☆ It is inevitable that you will sigh in spite of your lovely appearance. Please experience it on your birthday to commemorate your arrival in Kyoto. It is a plan with studio shooting ♪ * You cannot go out only indoors.

• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

kimono rental A professional photographer will take beautiful pictures of your kimono. Dresser with high quality kimono and reliable technique. You can experience the wonderful culture of Japan. You can also have a full-fledged shooting experience.

• For Family

• Age 3～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

This is a kimono experience in Gion, Kyoto. Everything you need for dressing is included in the plan. Both Chinese and English are available. If this is your first time renting a kimono or if you are from overseas, there is no need to worry! 0 minute walk to Gion Hanamachi and Chaya District, popular tourist spots! It's a great location surrounded by photogenic spots.

• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 16:00

This is an experience of sharpening and attaching a handle to a Japanese knife. For those who do not know how to sharpen a knife or are interested in the sharpness of Japanese knives, we will teach you how to sharpen it simply and accurately. In addition to sharpening, you will also be able to attach a handle at the end, so you can take home a sharp knife that is one of a kind in the world. We hope that you will not only learn about the charm of traditional Japanese knives, but also experience it for yourself. ~Experience flow~10:00 Notes/Explanation We will explain the precautions to take before the experience and the history of Japanese knives. 10:30 Sharpening experience You will experience sharpening. First, you will use a practice knife, and then you will actually sharpen the knife you purchased. 11:10 Handle attachment experience Attach a handle to the sharpened knife. Heat the core, fit the handle into it, and hit it with a wooden mallet to insert the handle. 11:40 Packaging The knife with the handle attached is packaged and handed over to the customer, and the experience is over.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 12:30

In our sushi experience, you can learn how to make nigiri sushi and rolled sushi. Every morning, we use fresh ingredients procured from the Kyoto Central Wholesale Market and freshly cooked sushi rice. Some of our sushi chefs are veteran craftsmen, and some have wine sommelier qualifications. We can accommodate from 2 to 35 people. The price venue will change depending on the number of people. It is also possible to have a business trip sushi experience at a hotel or designated venue. Once your sushi is ready, you can enjoy it on the spot. Please refrain from taking it home for hygiene management. 〜Experience flow〜 ①Explanation Wash your hands thoroughly (10 minutes) ② Make sushi (20 minutes) ③ Make thin rolls (10 minutes) ④ Serve (10 minutes) ⑤ Eat your own sushi Masu (40 minutes)

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• Age 10～
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00

Tea people have long been fascinating, and it feels like the heart of Kyoto. Why don't you follow their day and taste the world of Kyōto? Tea ceremony experience In the morning, like a tea person called to a tea party, you enter the tea ceremony and receive tea and Japanese sweets. After seeing the front, you can talk about tea utensils, Explanations You can try the front side of the book and listen to the instructions. Gojozaka guided tour We will guide you around Gojozaka called “Chawanzaka” by gathering shops handling various ceramics. You can see tea utensils in real stores, visit Japanese confectionery shops, go around the famous places ... You can relax and experience a place where you can feel the heartbeat of Kyoto. The first three methods You can learn the first three methods in the same way as a tea person who cherishes practice learns how to use tea utensils everyday. Students who learn the proper amount of tea leaves, teacups, the beautiful handling of tea utensils and the spirit of Sencha-do in full-scale trial lessons will receive a certificate. Why don't you brew delicious tea like a tea person?

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 13～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

This is a kimono experience in Gion, Kyoto. Everything you need for dressing is included in the plan. Both Chinese and English are available. If this is your first time renting a kimono or if you are from overseas, there is no need to worry! 0 minute walk to Gion Hanamachi and Chaya District, popular tourist spots! It's a great location surrounded by photogenic spots.

• For Groups

• Age 11～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 13:30 / 14:30

This is a maiko transformation studio located right next to Gojo Station, one station away from Kyoto Station by subway. Transform into a maiko of your dreams ☆ This plan includes a studio shoot ♪ * Only indoor shooting, you can not go out.

• Age 5～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

A full-scale maiko and geisha transformation studio produced by a long-established Kyoto kimono store that has been in business for over 100 Year! The kimono uses a hand-painted Kyoto Yuzen dyed gem by a traditional craftsman. The obi is a real single knot. A professional photographer will carefully pose you.

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• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 09:30 / 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00 / 15:30 / 16:00 / 16:30 / 17:00

☆★Available long-sleeved kimono plan is now available★☆ This is VASARA's standard long-sleeved kimono rental plan that allows you to enjoy your special day in a more glamorous way. The regular price 49,390 yen (tax included) plan is now 18,590 yen (tax included)! Please enjoy the experience of creating the area around the obi and more advanced kimono because it is a furisode. This plan includes kimono rental, dressing, and hair styling services. Would you like to make your important day look gorgeous with a glossy long-sleeved kimono? ～Flow of the day～①Visiting the store/Reception②Choosing a kimono③Dressing/hair setting④Going out⑤Returning

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