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Japanese Instrumental Concert Tickets at Ran Theater in Kyoto

Lovely evening

Reviewed by: CeeDKaa

We really enjoyed the concert. Met our expectations completely ... and with two children under 10 the length of the concert, and ability to interact were ideal. Very friendly venue!

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Packages:	Traditional Japanese Music Concert
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2019/11/11
Activity Date:	2019/10/14

Traditional Tea Ceremony in English near Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto

Outstanding!

Reviewed by: Gen

It was exactly what I wanted with a very Nice host to explain à Traditional tea Ceremony!

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Packages:	Test Package
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2019/08/30
Activity Date:	2019/08/28

Authentic Ninja Training Experience at Ninja Dojo in Kyoto

Authentic Ninja Training Experience at Ninja Dojo in Kyoto / Authentic Ninja Training Introductory Lesson

Reviewed by: Sebastian

It was a real experience and I have a good understand of the training the Ninja went through. I will definitely recommend this to those interested in knowing about Ninja. Have fun!!.

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Packages:	Authentic Ninja Training Introductory Lesson
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Posted on:	2019/08/14
Activity Date:	2019/08/01

Authentic Ninja Training Experience at Ninja Dojo in Kyoto

Well worth doing.

Reviewed by: Matt easson

Would completely recommend that anyone does this as an activity either on your own or with a group.
You start by getting dressed as a ninja to then learn about the mediation etc of ninja.
Walking and acting like a ninja, Then it’s on to the weapons, these were all great fun but we were also very safe as The instructor is very knowledgable and makes sure you are being sensible and correct.

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Packages:	Authentic Ninja Training Entry Lesson
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2019/07/20
Activity Date:	2019/07/18

Shakyo (Sutra Copying) at Shourinji Temple

Lovely idea、badly informed.

Reviewed by: Stevie

It was a rather awkward experience sadly. I speak basic Japanese、slowly learning but the communication was terrible. Had the experience warned of this it wouldn't have been a problem as I'd have been better prepared. It says they speak some English. The woman who was organising me spoke zero English and when I apologised in Japanese and explained I understood little Japanese (in Japanese) it made no difference. She'd keep talking to me and I had no idea what was going on. She was lovely but I felt really uncomfortable.

After spending the time writing the sutra I didn't even get to keep it. She just took it and placed it under an incense stand with a bunch of others. There was no information on this or what they even do with it. I would have liked to take it away as a momento or have some sort of info on what happens with it next!

This experience is a lovely idea but you need to better inform the person taking part. This experience information certainly needs updating.

I did enjoy matcha and wagashi whilst sitting looking out a beautiful garden but that was the only part that was as it says in the description. No-one was around to check I was doing things right or wrong、i was simply placed in a room and left to it. Would not recommend at all、sorry.

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Packages:	Test Package
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Posted on:	2019/07/05
Activity Date:	2019/07/05

Elegant Oiran Makeover and Photo Shoot Experience in Kyoto

Elegant Oiran Courtesan Makeover and Photo Shoot Experience in Kyoto / Oiran & Kimono Couple Plan

Reviewed by: Heather

It was a very fun, elegant and memorable experience. The staff was very friendly, professional and fun. With this booking you end up selecting 5 pictures for you to take home with you printed out in a booklet. For an additional fee, we ended up buying the CD for all of our photos that we took in the photo shoot as well. The location has other themes as well, and we will definitely want to come back to shoot those as well, as shown in one of the pictures.

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Dear Heather

Thank you for the very nice message!
It is really happy that you have had a good time.

We have many other plans in our shop.
I will surely be able to entertain you!

If you come to Kyoto, please come and see us.
I look forward to seeing you someday.

With gratitude

STUDIO ESPERANTO
Yuki Shimizu

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Packages:	Oiran & Kimono Couple Plan
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2019/07/03
Activity Date:	2019/06/12

【人力車貸切ツアー／嵐山発】嵐山散策 10～120分竹林の小径＋野宮神社＋二尊院＋渡月橋＆選べる5つの所要時間！愛犬連れOKプランあり＜ガイド付／えびす屋＞

人力車頼んでよかった

Reviewed by: あるく

修学旅行の嵐山。着物を着て竹林へ。
歩きにくいだろうな草履。
そんな時に見つけた人力車。本当に予約してよかった。着付け後に連絡入れてお店に迎えに来てもらい早速竹林へ。人力車の高い位置から見る嵐山はすばらしい。友人4人で乗った。写真もとってもらえ、修学旅行で一番の思い出になった。ありがとうございました。

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あるく様

この度は、修学旅行の貴重なお時間に私どもの人力車をご利用いただき、誠にありがとうございました。
旅行中の一番の思い出になったとのお言葉、大変光栄です。
お楽しみいただけたようで嬉しく存じます。

ぜひまた京都に遊びにいらしてください。
従業員一同、またのご来京を心よりお待ちしております。

えびす屋總本店
小瀬川暢一

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Packages:	周遊コース(30分)
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2019/06/11
Activity Date:	2019/05/30

Japanese Traditional Tea Ceremony at a Machiya in Kyoto

A great introduction to the meaning and culture behind the tea ceremony

Reviewed by: Jen

The tea ceremony room was beautiful. Instead of kneeling, we were provided with low stools which was very helpful for those with dodgy knees. The tea ceremony “mistress” was confident and passionate about her subject and helped us to understand the intricacies of the process. A very worthwhile experience.

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Dear Jennifer,

Thank you very much a nice comment of our tea ceremony class.
We're very happy to hear you were satisfied with the ceremony as well as our tea attendant.

We hope you have enjoyed this time trip to Japan.

Sincerely,
Chikako, WAK JAPAN

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Packages:	Japanese Traditional Tea Ceremony (Until September)
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2019/06/04
Activity Date:	2019/05/30

【茶道体験】気軽に楽しめる茶道体験でほっと一息！茶道＋生け花が一緒に楽しめるプランも有＜貸切・混載プラン有／金閣寺徒歩約1分＞by 茶道体験古都

外国人向け

Reviewed by: ゆうこ

建物の中は京都らしい佇まいで、風情があり良かったのですが、茶道の先生？お店の方はせっかくのお着物の着付けは乱れており、小学生の子供と参加させて頂きましたが、その子供が先生のことを横柄だったと口にするほどでした。
毎日繰り返しのことになり流れ作業のようになられているのかも知れませんが、こちらとしては期待を込めて参加しておりますので少し残念でした。

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対応が不十分に感じられたようで、残念に思います。当日は海外のお客様とご相席だったかと思いますが、マンツーマンのレッスンでしたら、おひとりおひとり、対応ができます。ご質問がないかどうかなど、日本語でもお聞きしたと思いますが、態度が横柄と思われたのは、非常に残念です。また、弊店は、茶道体験教室ですので、初心者の方向けの教室です。茶道のご経験があられる方で、体験以上のものを求められる場合は、経験年数が長く、日本人の方のみを対象とした教室をお勧めいたします。
また、ホテルや旅館やお茶会のサービスではなく、教室ですので、お客様に「こうしてください」と申し上げることもございます。その点、ご理解いただきたく思います。
レッスンを受けるより、サービスだけという場合でしたら、料亭等でされています、お茶席に参加されることをお勧めいたします。
お店の方というご認識のようですが、弊店では、裏千家専任講師の資格のある者が対応しております。

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Packages:	【ご相席】茶道体験プラン（45分）
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2019/05/28
Activity Date:	2019/05/21

Traditional Tea Ceremony Experience near Kinkakuji Temple in Kyoto

Group Tea Ceremony

Reviewed by: smartie

This location is to easy to find and very close to another big tourist spot. The bus goes almost to the door. currently road works are making the bus routes all a little different so that does need to be noted. The ceremony it self was amazing. The lady that held the ceremony is a master of her craft and has an exquisite eye for detail. I would totally recommend. We booked the group Tea Ceremony as it was cheaper we only had one other person join our group of three.

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Thank you very much for coming to Tea Ceremony here. Yes, here is very close to Golden Pavilion, Kinkakuji temple.I’m glad to hear that you enjoyed the tea ceremony!

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Packages:	Standard Tea Ceremony Experience
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2019/05/28
Activity Date:	2017/11/03

Elegant Oiran Makeover and Photo Shoot Experience in Kyoto

Experience of a lifetime!

Reviewed by: Brooke K

This is what I was most excited for of our 3-week trip through Japan, and it did not disappoint!!! Staff were wonderful and extraordinarily talented. They made me look the most beautiful I ever have in my life. My husband and I did a couples photoshoot and we both agree that these are better than our wedding photos! The pictures are breathtaking; I couldn't imagine how beautifully they would've turned out. We'll be sure to return to Esperanto Kokoro when we visit Japan in the future.

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Dear Brooke K

First of all thank you so much for your kind message.
That was so great photo shoot thanks to great couples.
It was really a fun photo shoot for me as well.
I'm very happy that you are so pleased.

We are very happy to share a good time with you.

Thank you for choosing our studio.

We are appriciated to you regarding.
When you come to Japan again, we hope you will come to see us!

Studio Esperanto

Yours faithfully
Photographer
Fatih YAVUZ

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Packages:	Oiran & Kimono Couple Plan
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2019/05/28
Activity Date:	2019/05/23

Japanese Traditional Taiko 1-Hour Drumming Experience in Kyoto

Terrific lesson

Reviewed by: Virginia

I really enjoyed this drumming lesson. The teacher was friendly and encouraging. His instruction was clear and I could ask questions if I was confused. I had fun and got a workout. I am in my 60s, but am healthy and fairly fit. So as long as you are in reasonable shape, you can do this. You have to be able to stand with your legs bent and beat a drum with a fair amount of force for an hour. It is a lot of fun. I felt energized and happy afterwards.

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Packages:	Test Package
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Posted on:	2019/05/26
Activity Date:	2019/05/24

Elegant Oiran Makeover and Photo Shoot Experience in Kyoto

Amazing experience!

Reviewed by: Amy Stewart

I highly recommened this Oiran photo experience. Many people hire kimonos in the local area for photos but honestly they have nothing on this! The ladies did wonderful job with makeup and hair and photographer talked me throught the poses and process , I felt extremely comfortable and also pampered. I felt like a queen during it all and makes a wonderful souvenir to take home.

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Dear Amy Stewart

Thank you very much for your nice message.

I also had a great time thanks to you！
I hope to you have been a beautiful photo shooting experience and souvenir within you and Kyoto.

We are appreciated to you regarding Studio Esperanto.
photographer Fatih

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Packages:	Kokoran Oiran Plan
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Posted on:	2019/05/25
Activity Date:	2019/05/21

Samurai Sword Dance Lesson at Samurai Kembu Theater in Kyoto

A must have experience in Kyoto

Reviewed by: Urvi Ambavat

The samurai sword dance lesson was a really fun and great experience. The instructor did pay special attention to every participant and made sure we learnt and understood. The staff was very polite. We also dressed in amazing costumes which gave us an authentic feel. We clicked lot of pics and got prints of our photos as a token from the staff. It's a must have experience when in Kyoto.

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Packages:	Introductory Sword Dance Lesson
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2019/05/24
Activity Date:	2019/04/30

Japanese Instrumental Concert Tickets at Ran Theater in Kyoto

One of my favorite memories of Kyoto. The music was so good it made me cry.

Reviewed by: Brittney

I went to the late afternoon performance, and it was like having our own private concert, it was amazing! The musicians played with lots of energy and all of their hearts. They were very talented, and the music was so good it made me emotional.

They played traditional instruments like the shamisen. They sang traditional Okinawan music as well as music from famous Japanese films.

There was audience participation where a couple boys got to go up on stage and plays drums with the musicians.

If you like music at all, you will like this performance.

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Packages:	Traditional Japanese Music Concert
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Posted on:	2019/05/09
Activity Date:	2019/04/17

着物レンタル選べる着物500種・帯200種以上！女性プラン＆お得なカップルプランあり＜京都五条店＞by 夢館

いい体験でした

Reviewed by: まもるん

日本人客は少ないですが、手際よく対応していただけて気持ちよく利用出来した。着物の種類も多く地下鉄の駅から近いので観光地へのアクセスも便利です。

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Packages:	カップルプラン
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2019/05/05
Activity Date:	2019/05/03

Traditional Tea Ceremony Experience near Kinkakuji Temple in Kyoto

Peaceful and insightful

Reviewed by: Richard Kingshott

Our charming hostess explained the history and significance of the tea ceremony and generated a feeling of calm and tranquility.

Reply from activity provider

Thank you very much for coming to our tea house KOTO.
I'm glad to hear that you felt tranquility here:)

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Packages:	Standard Tea Ceremony Experience
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2019/04/22
Activity Date:	2019/04/10

Traditional Tea Ceremony in English near Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto

Absolutely amazing!

Reviewed by: Lisa

We were welcomed and shown to the waiting room which was comfortable.
We are a family of 4 and shared the tea ceremony with another group of 4 people. This was nice as I thought it might have been more people so this was great.
We were given the history about tea ceremonies and spoken in very good English. We were allowed to ask questions before and after the tea ceremony and could take photos at any time.
We all enjoyed this experience very much and would highly recommend anyone to do this.

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Packages:	Test Package
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2019/04/20
Activity Date:	2019/04/14

Elegant Oiran Makeover and Photo Shoot Experience in Kyoto

I had a really good time.

Reviewed by: Aurelia

The staff is friendly. The make-up artist/hair designer did such a beautiful job. And the photographer took extremely well composed photographs of me. It is hard to think the one on the pictures is me. The clothes where very heavy and the poses hard to hold but it is definitely a great experience and I would highly recommend to go to this place to do an Orian photoshoot.

Reply from activity provider

Thank you very much for your nice message.
We're glad to know that you have enjoyed your experience!

We hope to you have been a beautiful photo shooting experience and memories within you and Kyoto.
And we hope to see you again in the future if you have a chance to visit Kyoto!

Photographer
Fatih YAVUZ

Hair and makeup
The kimono under the heavy clothes.

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Packages:	Kokoran Oiran Plan
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Posted on:	2019/04/18
Activity Date:	2019/04/10

【茶道体験】気軽に楽しめる茶道体験でほっと一息！茶道＋生け花が一緒に楽しめるプランも有＜貸切・混載プラン有／金閣寺徒歩約1分＞by 茶道体験古都

京都ひとり旅

Reviewed by: ちむゆか

普段外国人しか来ないって言っていましたが中高で華道習っていたので久しぶりにやりたくって行きました。流派が違っていて花を活けていて何か新鮮な気持ちでした。
茶道も薄いお抹茶は飲みますが濃い抹茶は初体験でした。

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ご来店ありがとうございました！外国人のお客さまが多い教室ですが、日本人の方も来ていただいて、嬉しく思います。
お薄はたくさん体験できる場所がありますが、お濃茶の体験は、珍しいかもしれませんね。
楽しんでいただけたようで、よかったです！

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Packages:	【貸切】茶道×きもの×いけばな（120分コース）
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Posted on:	2019/03/01
Activity Date:	2019/02/25

着物レンタルカップルプラン京都中心街に1番近い！＜京都四条本店＞by 京あるき

着物レンタルカップルプラン

Reviewed by: caba

予約日に体調不良で、キャンセルしようと電話したところ、翌日に変更してくださりました！
臨機応変に対応いただき感謝です！

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ご来店ありがとうございました。また京都に来られる際は、是非ともお立ち寄り下さいませ。
スタッフ一同心よりお待ちしております。

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Packages:	基本コース
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2018/12/13
Activity Date:	2018/02/09

【金戒光明寺秋の特別拝観】大方丈と回遊式庭園「紫雲の庭」の特別公開紅葉ライトアップと邦楽の生演奏も＜2024年11月15日～12月8日／夜＞

ゆっくり見学出来て良かった！

Reviewed by: neri

一般の受付より早く入って、お寺の説明や、庭師さんによる庭の説明
を聞き、ただ見学するのとは違ってとても良かった。
写真を撮るオススメ場所も教えて貰えて、綺麗な写真も撮れて大満足！

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Packages:	プレミアム拝観（金土日開催）
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2018/12/04
Activity Date:	2018/12/01

Traditional Tea Ceremony Experience near Kinkakuji Temple in Kyoto

Wonderful experience

Reviewed by: Teimosa

I booked this tour the day before. We decided on the kimono experience. It was so much my re authentic than just wearing street clothes. We loved it. Our tea master was attentive and patient, answering all of our questions. The location was also really awesome being steps away from a popular temple.

I highly recommend this experience. It was truly amazing

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Thank you very much for coming joining Tea Ceremony wearing Kimono!
I’m happy to hear that you have enjoyed my session:)
I really appreciate it.

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Packages:	Standard Tea Ceremony Experience
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2018/11/27
Activity Date:	2018/11/22

【金戒光明寺秋の特別拝観】大方丈と回遊式庭園「紫雲の庭」の特別公開紅葉ライトアップと邦楽の生演奏も＜2024年11月15日～12月8日／夜＞

静かなライトアップに琴のが優雅

Reviewed by: isys

お庭の通路あまり広くないので、たくさん人がみえると、とうせんぼになってしまう。プレミアムにしたのでゆったり鑑賞出来、良かったです。

夕暮れの山門
池面に紅葉が映り美しいです

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Packages:	プレミアム拝観（金土日開催）
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2018/11/27
Activity Date:	2018/11/25

【金戒光明寺秋の特別拝観】大方丈と回遊式庭園「紫雲の庭」の特別公開紅葉ライトアップと邦楽の生演奏も＜2024年11月15日～12月8日／夜＞

綺麗でした

Reviewed by: ゆずぽん

普段は入れないところも入れて説明もききながらだったので色々聞けてよかったです。ライトアップされた庭も庭師の方の説明を聞いてからだったのでどんな感じでみたらいいのか分かり良かったです。紅葉もちょうどいい時期でとてもきれいでした。かくれ亀さん達を探すのが楽しかったです。

亀さんは全部で32匹だったかな？探してみてください
中庭のライトアップ綺麗でした

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Packages:	通常拝観
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2018/11/25
Activity Date:	2018/11/23

着物レンタル京都四条本店ハイグレード着物プラン＜京都市中京区＞by 京あるき京都四条本店

着物で祇園散策

Reviewed by: あかねぎ

着物を着て祇園を散策したかったので、VELTRAでバーゲンになっていたこちらのお店で着物レンタルすることにしました。宿泊先のホテルモントレ京都からは徒歩圏内であり、着付けに加えてヘアアレンジもしてもらい（＋1500円）、ゆっくり過ごせるように翌日返却（＋1000円）にしました。
着物の種類はとても多く、スタッフさんも皆手際が良くて満足でした。

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あかねぎ様、ご来店ありがとうございました。満足していただけて何よりでございます。また、京都観光にいらっしゃる際は、是非ともお立ち寄りくださいませ。
ご来店お待ち致しております。

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Packages:	ハイグレード着物プラン
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2018/11/19
Activity Date:	2018/11/15

Budget Friendly Kimono Rental and Dressing in Central Kyoto

Interesting

Reviewed by: Radmila

Kindly women who assisted to wear kimono, we had short time and couldn't walk around

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Packages:	Children Kimono Plan
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2018/11/05
Activity Date:	2018/11/02

Traditional Tea Ceremony in English near Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto

A wonderful introduction to the traditions of Kyoto

Reviewed by: Aspen_Lola

Led by a woman named Chikako, Tea Ceremony Camellia is a great introduction to the origins of the green tea ceremony. She taught us its history and how to make the matcha tea ourselves. Camilla is situated in the Gion neighborhood , so make sure you have at least an hour before or after to walk around and explore the neighborhood. They kept the group limited to 6 people so it was an intimate experience. I highly recommend this lesson during a hectic day of sightseeing as it offered a peaceful oasis and a moment to reflect on the traditions of Kyoto.

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Packages:	Test Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2018/10/28
Activity Date:	2018/10/12

Modern Japanese Kimono Full Day Rental and Free Strolling in Kyoto

Pour Yukata section, great photographers and stylist.

Reviewed by: Jenna

Keep in mind that when you book this tour in the summer, you will be renting a yukata and not a kimono. They had gorgeous kimonos in the shop, but only a small selection of yukatas to wear. Also, if you are bigger than an American size M/L they will not fit. Even as an L mine was quite tight and opened when I sat down. But the stylist did a great job on my hair, and I enjoyed my photography session. There is a temple and gate nearby that are great for taking pictures as well.

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Thank you for writing your impression.
We are happy to hear that you enjoyed renting Yukata on the day.
We hope you'll visit us again if you have an opportunity.

STUDIO ESPERANTO

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Packages:	Test Package
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2018/09/03
Activity Date:	2018/08/29

伊賀流本格忍者修行体験 60分～写真撮影OK 選べる入門編＋初級編＜英語催行／京都市＞

非常棒的體驗

Reviewed by: Chloe Huang

這是一個非常特別的體驗,對於一個44歲及11歲的父子是相當難忘的經歷,讓他們更了解身為一個忍者的感覺,學習到忍者的相關知識,下次有機會要再參加更深入的體驗活動,非常推薦參加.

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Packages:	本格忍者修行体験／入門編
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2018/08/07
Activity Date:	2018/08/02

Cultural Experiences , Kyoto tours & activities, fun things to do in Kyoto | VELTRA

All Reviews for Cultural Experiences in Kyoto

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Lovely evening

Outstanding!

Authentic Ninja Training Experience at Ninja Dojo in Kyoto / Authentic Ninja Training Introductory Lesson

Well worth doing.

Lovely idea、badly informed.

Elegant Oiran Courtesan Makeover and Photo Shoot Experience in Kyoto / Oiran & Kimono Couple Plan

人力車頼んでよかった

A great introduction to the meaning and culture behind the tea ceremony

外国人向け

Group Tea Ceremony

Experience of a lifetime!

Terrific lesson

Amazing experience!

A must have experience in Kyoto

One of my favorite memories of Kyoto. The music was so good it made me cry.

いい体験でした

Peaceful and insightful

Absolutely amazing!

I had a really good time.

京都ひとり旅

着物レンタルカップルプラン

ゆっくり見学出来て良かった！

Wonderful experience

静かなライトアップに琴のが優雅

綺麗でした

着物で祇園散策

Interesting

A wonderful introduction to the traditions of Kyoto

Pour Yukata section, great photographers and stylist.

非常棒的體驗

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