Flip Japan Tour
Kyoto Kimono Walk: A Private Cultural Tour in Kyoto
A fun, personal dive into Japan’s most iconic outfit—try it on, learn the story, find your style.
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📣 Friendly, Expert Guide
Get all the insider tips and local stories that bring Japan to life
🌟 One-of-a-Kind Experience
Make amazing memories with fresh, local perspectives
🤝 Meet New Mates
Hang out with locals and travellers just like you
What You’ll Do
This private, customisable tour is designed for travellers who are curious about kimono – what they are, how they’re worn, and why they still matter today.
Some guests come hoping to find a piece to bring home 🛍️, while others are simply keen to understand the basics 🤔. Either way, this experience offers a friendly, hands-on introduction to Japan’s most iconic clothing 🇯🇵.
Many people start out thinking they want a kimono, but after seeing the options (and all the layers! 😅), they realise that something like a haori – or even a nagajuban to wear at home as a robe – can be a more comfortable and practical choice.
Your guide will help you figure that out, sharing insights along the way – all while keeping things fun, relaxed, and tailored to your interests 🎎🧵.
⏰ Tour Details:
- Duration: 5 hours (extendable to 6 hours with add-ons)
- Start time: 10:00 AM or after lunch – your choice
🗓️ Sample Itinerary (flexible, of course!):
Shrine visit ⛩️
Begin the tour at a local shrine – Heian Shrine is a favourite. It’s a peaceful spot to talk about kimono traditions and how they’ve evolved over time.Museum of Crafts 🎨
Next, head to the kimono section of the nearby crafts museum. See high-end pieces up close, and learn what makes them so detailed, expensive, and meaningful.Kimono shop browsing 🧥
Visit a mix of kimono shops (both new and second-hand). Get hands-on with fabrics, try things on if you’d like, and get clarity on what styles you actually want. Most guests don’t end up buying a full kimono – and that’s totally okay ✅.
Optional Add-Ons (if time allows):
Visit a rental shop 👘📸
Head to a rental shop to choose a kimono and enjoy the experience of wearing it for part of the tour.Try a dyeing experience 🎨🖌️
Learn a traditional dyeing method and create a small item to take home – a fun and crafty way to connect with the culture.
Flip Japan Team
Who are we?
⭐️ Featured on & Guided for 4xEmmy Award Winning TV show, Global Passport!
⭐️ Travel agency, events & marketing company founded in 2016
⭐️ Partnered with 300+ Local Businesses
⭐️ Welcomed 3500+ Guests from 25+ countries
In a city like Tokyo that gathers so many people from all walks of life, it’s incredibly fun meeting new people, and it’s even more fun to explore Tokyo together with them.
Working closely in the industry of tourism and events, we have explored so many awesome popular as well as local places all over the city and I thought, why keep these amazing places to ourselves?
Come and join us on an amazing time around the city and uncover a different side of Tokyo!
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