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Wabi-sabi Kimono Lunch Tour
Wear a kimono, explore Tokyo, and experience Japanese culture through Matcha green tea, sake, Tempura and everyday traditions.
Tokyo
3 hrs
Private · From 1 guest
Overview
Step into Japanese culture on a private three-hour tour centered around kimono, a walk through Tokyo, and a classic Japanese lunch. Begin by choosing and dressing in a kimono, then explore the city with your local guide. Depending on the route, you may enjoy matcha and Japanese sweets, visit a traditional landmark, browse Japanese tableware, and pause for photographs before lunch. Please note: Wearing a kimono is optional. If you prefer not to wear one, we can tailor the tour around Japanese food, sake, craftsmanship, and local culture.
Dress in kimono and explore Tokyo with your private local guide
Enjoy matcha, Japanese sweets, and a classic Japanese lunch
Customize the experience around food, sake, craftsmanship, and local culture
Price
¥35,000 per private group for up to 2 guests. Each additional guest is ¥7,000.
Families are warmly welcome on all our tours. Children of all ages are welcome to join. For pricing and group-size purposes, children aged 10 and over are counted as one guest, in line with the seating and reservation policies of the venues we visit.
Please note: Food and drink costs are not included. Please pay directly at each stop. You can expect to spend around ¥3,000–¥5,000 per person, depending on how much you eat and drink. At each stop, your group will also be asked to cover a small food order for your guide, as each person seated at the table is expected to order. Kimono rental typically costs around ¥3,000–¥5,000 per person, including dressing assistance and simple hairstyling. Please pay directly at the kimono rental shop. Your guide will accompany you in regular clothing, so there is no additional kimono rental cost for the guide.
What's included
Tour fee includes
Private English-speaking local guide
Your guide will accompany you throughout the three-hour tour, help you communicate at each stop, and make the experience easy and comfortable.
Tour planning and route curation
The route and experiences are thoughtfully arranged around your interests, pace, and the availability of each venue.
Food and cultural insights
Learn about kimono, matcha, Japanese food, tableware, craftsmanship, and everyday customs from a food-loving Tokyo local.
Not included
Food and drink costs
Please pay directly at each stop. You can expect to spend around ¥3,000-¥5,000 per person, depending on how much you eat and drink. At each stop, your group will also be asked to cover a small food order for your guide, as each person seated at the table is expected to order.
Kimono rental fee
Kimono rental typically costs around ¥3,000-¥5,000 per person, including dressing assistance and simple hairstyling. Please pay directly at the kimono rental shop. Your guide will accompany you in regular clothing, so there is no additional kimono rental cost for the guide.
Hotel pickup, drop-off, and transportation
Please make your own way to the meeting point and arrange your return transportation after the tour.
Review our Cancellation Policy before booking.
Sample 3-hour itinerary
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Stop 1 — Kimono Dressing
Begin by changing into a kimono and preparing for a relaxed walk through one of Tokyo’s elegant neighborhoods.
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Stop 2 — Quality Japanese Lunch
Enjoy a carefully selected lunch such as soba, tempura, tendon, sushi, or another Japanese meal where the choice of restaurant truly matters.
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Stop 3 — Sake Tasting
Visit a long-established sake shop for a small tasting experience and learn about different styles of Japanese sake.
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Stop 4 — Ginza Walk & Photos
Walk around Ginza or a nearby historic area, see traditional buildings and quiet streets, and take photos in your kimono.
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Stop 5 — Matcha & Wagashi
Take a calm break with matcha and wagashi, a traditional Japanese sweet, before changing out of your kimono.
This is a sample itinerary. Your guide will optimize the route based on restaurant availability, neighborhood conditions, crowd levels, and your group’s interests.
From the tour
Practical notes
Start time
The tour runs from 12:00pm to 3:00pm. If you choose the kimono experience, dressing time is included within the three-hour tour.
Meeting point
The meeting point will be confirmed by email after booking. If you choose to wear kimono, we will usually meet at or near the selected kimono rental shop.
Kimono experience
Wearing kimono is optional. Rental typically costs around ¥3,000–¥5,000 per person, including kimono dressing and simple hairstyling. Please let us know when booking whether you would like to wear one.
Dietary needs
Please let us know about any dietary restrictions or allergies when booking. We will do our best to choose a suitable lunch and adjust the food experiences around your needs.
Your guides
What guests say
Google Reviews
“Her knowledge of the various neighbourhoods in Tokyo and their foodie hotspots is second to none. Your experience will absolutely feel like you're being toured around the neighbourhood by an old friend who just happens to know the ins and outs of Japanese cuisine in the area.”
— Austin Joynes
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to book?
Choose a date and secure your guide fee online. Food and drinks are paid on site.