Tondaya is a nationally registered Important Cultural Property, and a treasure trove of historically valuable artifacts and stories. Our knowledgeable staff look forward to sharing its rich history with you.
We hope this experience will offer you a glimpse into the elegant world of historical Japan, evoking the atmosphere of watching a performance in a machiya from the late Edo period.
This is truly a unique experience, as maiko are generally inaccessible during their training and are only able to interact closely with the public in special settings such as this. The chance to take photos with the maiko is also a rare opportunity, as one is not allowed to take photos of maiko in the public.
Both the location—a historic cultural landmark—and the opportunity to meet an authentic maiko while enjoying traditional Japanese arts and entertainment make this a once-in-a-lifetime occasion.
use, featuring a refined tea ceremony, traditional performance, and interactive maiko games. Come explore Tondaya, a machiya (traditional wooden townhouse) nationally registered as an Important Cultural Property with a rich history that our knowledgable staff are excited to share with you. Be introduced to an authentic maiko, who will perform a traditional tea ceremony. This will be followed by a buyō performance—a refined form of traditional Japanese dance accompanied by classical music. After the performance, you can try traditional party games as the maiko explains how each game is played and enjoy them together with you. At the end of the experience, you will have time to converse with the maiko and take commemorative photos together. Important Notes: - While not all staff members speak English, we will do our best to arrange an interpreter. Please note that a translation device may be used when necessary. - Reservations must be made for a minimum of two participants. - Depending on availability, a geiko may be arranged instead of a maiko. -Please arrive on time for your scheduled experience.
Cab: 15 minutes from Kyoto Station City bus: About a 3-minute walk from Ichijo Modoribashi・Seimei Jinja-mae bus stop. Or about 3 3-minute walk from the Imadegawa Omiya bus stop.
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Kyoto をカテゴリーで閲覧 - スキップザライン、ウォーキングツアー、日帰り旅行、食べ歩きツアーなど
