KYOTO CULTURAL EXPERIENCE

Enjoy Kyoto's aesthetic sense
with your five senses

Dress. Create. Savor. Explore.
Begin with kimono, and discover a Kyoto cultural experience to remember.

Tea Ceremony

Rickshaw Experience

RECOMMENDED EXPERIENCES

Experience the Beauty and Culture of Kyoto in Kimono

Experience the unique culture of Kyoto, beautifully dressed in kimono.

A Kyoto Moment of Quiet Serenity

Yūsai Wagashi Making &
Tea Ceremony Experience

YUSAI WAGASHI & TEA CEREMONY

Exclusive for Rikou Kimono Rental Guests
10% OFF Experience Fees

In a traditional Kyoto machiya nestled in the heart of Gion, craft your own wagashi inspired by the colors of the season, shaping each piece with care and elegance.
Once complete, enjoy your creation alongside an authentic tea ceremony experience.

As you savor the wagashi and tea you have prepared with your own hands, discover the refined aesthetics of Japan and the spirit of heartfelt hospitality that lives within the art of tea.

Enjoy the experience while dressed in kimono
Experience both wagashi making and the tea ceremony
Spend a truly Kyoto moment in a traditional Gion machiya
Available in Japanese and English

Reservations & Inquiries at Yūsai

Wagashi & Matcha
A Taste of Kyoto

The joy of crafting wagashi with your own hands.
Seasonal settings, the beauty of fine vessels,
and moments that unfold in quiet stillness.
As you savor a bowl of matcha, discover the delicate aesthetics at the heart of the Japanese tea ceremony.

Through all five senses, take your time to experience the seasons and the timeless beauty of Kyoto.

A Front-Row View of Kyoto’s Streets

Ninjaya Rickshaw Experience

NINJAYA RICKSHAW EXPERIENCE

Exclusive for Rikou Kimono Rental Guests
10% OFF Experience Fees

Dressed in kimono, take a leisurely ride through the streets of Kyoto by rickshaw.
Pass historic townscapes, stone-paved lanes, and seasonal scenery that reveals a different side of Kyoto throughout the year.
As your rickshaw puller shares stories along the way, relax and take in the timeless charm of the ancient capital.

Enjoy the experience while dressed in kimono
Private Rickshaw Tour
Discover the charm of Kyoto with your rickshaw guide
Enjoy a comfortable ride in a specially designed rickshaw

Reservations & Inquiries at Ninjaya

Take in the Charm of Gion, Kyoto, by Rickshaw

Guided by your rickshaw puller, take a leisurely journey through the timeless charm of Kyoto.

Feel the breeze through the streets, admire the quiet beauty of traditional machiya townhouses, and discover scenes easily missed on foot.
From the unique vantage point of a rickshaw, uncover the stories woven into Kyoto’s streets and enjoy the city’s many subtle expressions at an unhurried pace.