Kimono Wearing Experience in Kyoto

We are Kimono Tea Ceremony Maikoya located near the Gion Shijo Station (our location) We are the only traditional kimono venue in Kyoto with Tripadvisor’s Best Traveler’s Choice Award We are the only cultural experience provider in Kyoto with teahouses in Kyoto, Tokyo and Osaka Everything is included in the price (no gimmicks, no extra charge for any add on (e.g. hairdo, sandals, bag, etc.) Our venue is right next to the Gion Shijo train Station, which means, the historic Gion area is a walking distance and you can go to Arashiyama bamboo forest and Fushimi Inari in less than 30 minutes. We also have many instagram-worthy backdrops you will love. Kimono is a beautiful item of traditional clothing, and is immediately associated with Japan. When you’re in Kyoto, do yourself the favor of wearing a […]

  Kyoto is surrounded by mountains and far from the sea. It gets quite hot in the summer and fairly cold during the winter not to mention the rains that may unexpectedly ruin your trip. That is why we have a great studio and many backdrops with a traditional feeling to help you enjoy your unique cultural experience of kimono wearing. We will allow you to use the rooms and backdrops of our venue up to 30 minutes to take many memorable photos. If you’d like you can still go out after taking your pictures. If the staff is available they can also take a few photos of you without any charge. Learning about a country through cultural workshops and activities will give you a better understanding of our intricate history, valued […]

Kimono & yukata photo shooting in Kyoto. Have your portraits taken wearing traditional Japanese clothing. At a studio with many different backgrounds. We have 100% satisfaction rate. HIGHLIGHTS Various styles of kimono for women, men, boys, and girls Experts who can dress you and apply appropriate hair styles A secure storage for your clothes and valuables A photographer in a well-equipped photo studio We pride ourselves on providing authentic Japanese cultural experiences to tourists and residents alike. In this course, you can experience wearing Kimono, hair styling and photo shooting. You can choose the Kimono, hair accessory, cute bag in a variety of designs. Also you can put socks (Tabi socks), they will be a gift for you. After you dressed up, a photographer will take a picture of you. […]

When visiting Maikoya Kyoto, there are many opportunities for experiencing traditional Japanese activities. You do not want to miss having a kimono lunch with a Maiko. A traditionally trained actress, dancer, and entertainer, the Maiko is an apprentice to a Geisha. A Maiko is knowledgeable about the arts, hospitality, food and drink, social skills and how to care for guests. Also, a Maiko learns how to play games and other forms of entertainment. The kimono lunch is served in a private room of the Tea House which is also where the Maiko lives. Members of the public have historically been denied admittance to Tea Houses. Only people with connections to another patron were allowed inside. However, thanks to Maikoya Kyoto now you can experience the wonder of an exquisite full […]

Begin your day at the Maikoya Kyoto by having an authentic Japanese kimono breakfast. As you choose the design of your kimono and receive assistance in putting it on you will learn about Japanese traditions that date back to the mid-17th century. Not only is there delicious food, but you will also meet and have lunch with a genuine Maiko. Formally trained, a Maiko is educated in the ways of hospitality including the arts, serving food and drink, conversation, and entertainment Historically Tea Houses have been off limit to the general public. Only regular patrons and their guests were allowed inside to mix with the Maiko. However, thanks to Maikoya Kyoto now anyone can sample the culture and the cuisine. There is no better way to start the morning than […]

The word kimono is Japanese for “thing to wear’ and came into use to differentiate between Japanese styles of clothing and outfits worn in the west. A kimono is a type of clothing worn primarily by women in Japan. It is ‘T’ shaped ankle-length with wide sleeves. The outer garment does not come in sizes, but there are different styles for women/girls and men/boys. At the Maikoya Kyoto, you will learn the proper way to wear the Japanese robe. Kimonos are complicated to put on and require assistance when dressing. The robe is wrapped around the body and tied at the waist in back with a sash called an obi. Kimonos range from the extremely formal for events such as weddings to the casual version for routine activities. The kimono […]

Kyoto Kimono Experience Online by Maikoya Traditionally, Japanese people wear a one-piece garment called kimono which emerged during the Heian period (794-1185). Kimono is made out of silk and each motif has a meaning. Cranes represent longevity; pine-trees represent the new year; the Chrysanthemum flower represents the imperial family. Kimonos usually have long sleeves for wind to pass through and cool down the body. While children wear kimono with bright colors and flower designs, the elderly wear simple kimonos with simple motifs. Nowadays, Japanese people wear Western clothes at work and school but prefer kimono for social occasions and ceremonies. As the leading cultural experience venue in Japan and we also own and operate a small museum in Gion where we display antique kimonos. We love what we do which is […]