Inuyama: Private Kimono, Bento Lunch & Tea Ceremony
ID: GYG1493805-2288601
Category:
Country: Japan
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Immerse yourself in authentic Japanese culture in historic Inuyama. Dress in a kimono, enjoy a private Shokado Bento lunch in a tranquil Japanese garden, and experience a matcha tea ceremony.
Step back in time with an exclusive Japanese cultural experience in the historic castle town of Inuyama, located just a short train ride from Nagoya.
Your journey begins at Inuyama Komachi, where expert dressers will help you select and wear an authentic kimono. Complete with traditional footwear and styling accessories, you will be fully dressed for your cultural outing.
From there, take a scenic 3- to 5-minute stroll through the preserved Edo-period street to Inuyama SHUKU. Here, you will relax in a refined setting overlooking a traditional Japanese garden while savoring a seasonal Shokado Bento lunch prepared with fresh local ingredients.
Following your meal, participate in a private tea ceremony. Learn the history and delicate etiquette of tea preparation, watch an authentic whisking demonstration, and enjoy freshly prepared matcha alongside traditional Japanese sweets to complete your cultural experience.
Highlights
- Dress in an authentic Japanese kimono with professional fitting in Inuyama
- Savor a seasonal Shokado Bento lunch overlooking a peaceful Japanese garden
- Experience a private matcha tea ceremony served with traditional sweets
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please arrive at the meeting point (Inuyama Komachi) on time for your kimono fitting.
The kimono fitting shop and the tea ceremony venue (Inuyama SHUKU) are a short 3- to 5-minute walk apart.
This is a private experience with a minimum requirement of 2 participants per booking.
Please note that the traditional Shokado Bento lunch features seasonal ingredients, and we may not be able to accommodate severe dietary restrictions.
Please meet directly at the Inuyama Komachi (いぬやま小町) kimono rental shop to begin your experience. It is located along the main historic street in the castle town.
INCLUDED
- Full kimono rental and professional fitting
- Shokado Bento lunch
- Private matcha tea ceremony
- Traditional Japanese sweets
NOT INCLUDED
- Transportation to and from Inuyama
- Personal expenses
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
