Traditional Japanese Kimono Culture and Walking Tour in Historic YANAKA

Immerse yourself in traditional Japanese culture with a walking tour in historic YANAKA. Explore the rich history of kimono and experience the beauty of AKIZAKURA’s Kimono Upcycled Umbrella. Capture unforgettable moments and discover the sustainable essence of kimono. Customizable options available.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Yanaka - First, when you arrive at the meeting point, we introduce ourselves to each other.

After that, You will be dressed Yukata(summer cotton kimono) in summer, and Kimono in winter time. (Now Kimono)
You can choose, in advance, your preference from a selection of about 50 Yukata or Kimono.
I offer authentic kimono made from silk, produced in the traditional way.
It is very comfortable to wear and very beautiful.

The dressing time depends on the number of people, but ranges from 30 minutes to one hour.

  • Yanaka District - City walk. You can enjoy the old streets of Japan.
    During a walk, I show you the stylish walking-manner with Yukata and Kimono, way of sitting-down, and pattern of behavior.
    And I tell you about Japanese culture.
  • Nezu Shrine - We take a lot of pictures at Nezu Shrine.

Nezu Shrine is one of the most beautiful shrines. The shrine pavilions are magnificent, there are many torii (red gates) and you can take very beautiful pictures wherever you take pictures.
If you wish, I can also shoot video.
Before enjoying the photography, I will also give you a lecture on how to visit a full-scale Japanese shrine.

  • Yanaka - When you return, take off the Yukata or Kimono and you are finished.
What's Included
  • Taking photos & videos with the iPhone 14pro
  • Plastic umbrella (if it rains)
  • Kimono/Yukata, Obi and all the accessories needed to wear a kimono
  • AKIZAKURA’s Kimono Upcycled Umbrella
What's Not Included
  • Snacks
  • Professional photographer’s shoot (+13,000 yen can be accepted)
  • Professional hair and makeup (If you wish, we can accommodate you for an additional fee.)
  • Tea ceremony (If you wish, we can accommodate you for an additional fee.)
Additional Information

I propose a touching tour in YANAKA area, which will give you the chance to know a good old-days Japanese life-style and its traditional culture!

You will take a walk dressed with Yukata or Kimono together with AKIZAKURA’s Kimono Upcycled Umbrella. you can have a lot of commemorative photos at each photogenic spot in YANAKA, for your unforgettable experience in Japan.

Japanese Kimono culture has long history and it was deeply accepted into Japanese life-style, Kimono was not only the clothes but also a good showcase of idea for sustainable. Also, AKIZAKURA’s Umbrella is not just the accessory but the part of our identification to show up your class.

※ Date, time, location and number of participants may be customised. Please contact me to discuss.
※I usually shoot with an iPhone 14pro, but if you would like to shoot with a full-scale camera, this is possible for +JPY 13,000.
※ Professional hair, makeup, and tea ceremony services can be added for an additional fee.

Location
Sendagi Station
A more detailed meeting point will be sent to you by message with some photo after booking. Please check your message and come to the meeting point.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Lucinda_r
Jul 17, 2024
Wonderful way to remember your time in Tokyo! - Wonderful way to remember your time in Tokyo! We have SO MANY beautiful pictures thanks to our perfect guide. The tour is well planned, and our guide very efficiently walked us to a nearby shrine to capture photos of my family and me in traditional Japanese garb. (You choose from a variety of beautiful fabrics in advance). Because the kimonos and the shrine are already so beautiful, the standard option of being photographed with a cell phone worked for us. We’re so glad we did this!
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Lillian_n
Jun 18, 2024
Welcoming and Lovely - This was a great experience for my first time in Tokyo. We booked it somewhat last minute and Sayoko was flexible and clearly communicated. We ended up adding on the tea ceremony which was also very interesting to be a part of and witness. They were all kind, welcoming and it was such a pleasure to meet and be in the home. I would highly recommend this experience!
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Rigby
Jun 15, 2024
So accommodating and kind! - Sayoko is so nice! I love my pictures from the shrine. I have a condition that makes it hard to walk for long periods and she was very accommodating. I’m also a transgender male and she helped me with my male kimono and posing, which meant a lot to me! It was a great experience I recommend!!
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Fathia_t
Jun 13, 2024
A special day in Tokyo ! Amazing experience - I LOVED IT ♥️ Thank goodness you Sayoko for making my first trip to Japan + incroyable memories for my birthday. She’s an amazing person! I recommend this activity to everyone. She’s really taking care of you , giving you a lot of information, and describing traditional Japanese culture. No doubt you’ll enjoy your experience and you’ll have beautiful pictures!
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C2986tugenevieveb
Jun 12, 2024
A memorable experience! - We visited Tokyo, Japan in May 2024. We travelled as a family with our 2 young daughters (10 and 8 years old). One of our best memories is an afternoon with Sayoko. She was amazing, making all of us comfortable. You have to book in advance and a selection of kimonos is offered depending on size. On the day, we were dressed in kimonos and went for a walk to a nearby shrine. It was a beautiful location and a great learning experience. Sayoko was very patient, took a lot of pictures and shared them all with us. A once in a lifetime experience that we will never forget. We definitely recommend!
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Cheryl_c
May 20, 2024
Beautiful learning experience - Fabulous experience. Very down to earth and personal and we really enjoyed learning about the history and culture as we took photos and walked around.
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Jocelyn_h
May 14, 2024
Fun and enjoyable mother and daughter bonding. - My mom and I had a wonderful time with this experience. Despite the rain, we had fun with the photoshoot and we learned a lot about Japanese culture. Sayoko was very nice and pleasant to talk to. She took really good care of me and my mom and she made our first kimono experience enjoyable and unforgettable. I will definitely recommend this to my family and friends. Thanks, again, Sayoko!
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Arnaudb1875
May 4, 2024
An essential discovery of Japanese culture - This morning with Sayoko will remain one of our best memories of Japan. Both professional and friendly, she immersed us in the world of Kimono, Shinto shrines, and Tea ceremony. An absolutely essential discovery of Japanese culture! And the magnificent photos allow us to relive the moment with our loved ones who remained in France.
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68oihanel
May 1, 2024
100% recommended - Sayoko is wonderful. The experience has been incredible and she is a great photographer. She has shown us a beautiful area that we would not have visited without her. We 100% recommend doing the experience, it is very worth it. Thank you Sayoko for today.
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Nomad29658576427
Apr 27, 2024
Sayoko was wonderful!!! She was very nice , polite and professional in every step. I really enjoyed the whole ceremony - Sayoko was very sweet, polite and professional in every step. I really enjoyed the whole Japanese culture experience, from dressing room to best pictures spots. She took as many pictures as she could. Thank You so much for giving me that opportunity. Highly recommended for everyone,Renata.
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