Kimono Wearing Experience in Kyoto

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… Read More

  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… Read More

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…. Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

こちらのメニューには、レンタル料、着物、帯、その他グッズすべてが含まれていますので、追加料金をいただくことはありません。 マイコヤはTripadvisorのベストトラベラーズチョイスアワードを受賞した唯一の日本文化体験施設です。マイコヤ京都は祇園四条駅徒歩6分、阪急京都河原町駅徒歩45秒と、アクセス抜群の立地です。お買い物に便利な四条通、食べ歩きで人気の錦市場、本物の舞妓が見られる花見小路など、人気の観光場所へはすべて徒歩圏内。竹林で有名な嵐山、鳥居で有名な伏見稲荷へも交通機関を使用すると30分かかりません。 晴れやかな着物姿で京都の伝統的な街並みを背景に、京都の思い出を美しい写真に残しましょう。   こちらのメニューには以下のものが含まれます。 和装（100種類以上の着物からお好きなものを選んでいただけます） 和装専用のインナーウェア 簡単なヘアスタイリング（女性のみ） 足袋（お持ち帰りいただけます） 下駄 和装バッグ 8時間レンタル（午後6時までにご返却いただければ最大8時間レンタル可能） 着物や着物の歴史についての説明（外国のお客様には英語でご説明） こちらで実際に体験して頂く事によって日本の歴史や文化に対する理解がより一層深まります。Maikoyaではインストラクターやガイドを通じて皆様に日本文化を御理解頂けるようサービスを提供しております。素敵な空間の中であなたの日本に対する見識を深めてみませんか。 MAIKOYA のおもてなし   着付け師が一人一人丁寧に着付けをします。興味がある方には着付け中着付けの手順や道具についてもご説明させていただきます。 女性には簡単なヘアセットも含まれています。 着物はサイズも幅広く取り揃えておりますので、性別や国籍も関係なく、どんな方でも美しい和装をお楽しみいただけます。子供向けの着物も種類豊富に取り揃えております。 レンタルで外出中は荷物を店舗にて保管させていただくことも可能ですので、身軽な状態で街歩きを満喫していただけます。   MAIKOYA KYOTOでは、店内にもいくつかの写真スポットを用意しています。 ハートの飾り窓 桜   【MAIKOYA KYOTOについて】 MAIKOYA KYOTOは、京都のセンター四条通りから新京極商店街を上がってすぐのところにあります。京阪祇園四条駅４番出口より徒歩６分、阪急河原町駅９番出口より徒歩４５秒と、大変便利。さまざな観光名所へアクセス抜群の京都店では、茶道の後、着物を来たままのお出かけオプションもあります。また、館内にも写真映えする撮影スポットをたくさん用意しております。お着物姿で美しい写真をお撮りください。   他にもたくさんの体験をご用意しております！ＭＡＩＫＯＹＡの日本文化体験を通じて楽しく日本文化を学んでみませんか？ 子供と一緒に着物体験 茶道体験（私服） 着物＋茶道体験 【プライベート】着物＋茶道体験 キッズ向け茶道＋着物体験 【MAIKOYAについて】 着物、茶道、書道、生け花、など、日本を代表する文化のほぼ全てが体験できる場所、それがMAIKOYAです。日本のお客様だけでなく、海外からのお客様にしっかりと日本の文化を感じていただくため、全ての体験は英語と中国語に対応しています。 ほとんどのアクティビティは１名さまから、VIPなプライベート予約が可能。また、各店とも50名様のグループに対応できる和室を完備しており、それ以上の団体さまには提携する寺院や施設への出張も行なっており、修学旅行や企業インセンティブ旅行なども多く取り扱っています。 MAIKOYAは、TripAdvisorにて、外国人に人気の日本の体験・ツアーランキングでTOP５位に選ばれています。