Authentic Japanese Dance Experience in Kyoto
Description
This is a special activity where you can wear a silk kimono and experience traditional Japanese dance. Choose your favorite from about 800 kimonos; after dressing, simple hair styling and sandals (zori) are provided. Afterward, you can explore Kyoto in your kimono. The rental shop also has two Shiba Inu dogs, popular worldwide, so you can meet these adorable dogs. Once dressed, you'll head to the dance venue to enjoy Japanese green tea and seasonal sweets while learning about Nihon Buyo (Japanese classical dance). Wearing a beautiful kimono, sipping tea, and tasting sweets creates a special moment to experience Japanese culture. After the introduction, you’ll learn basic postures, graceful walking, fan usage, and simple choreography. Songs often reflect Japanese culture, allowing you to connect with tradition while dancing. You can also record videos to capture wonderful memories.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(4)
Excellent experience course, teacher very professional and careful, seriously explain the action details and give a lot of positive responses, if next time to come to Kyoto will also want to come to this class😍
Chisaya was amazing! Her dance was beautiful and graceful. She was so patient and kind to my 10 year in teaching her the dance. Would highly recommend this experience as it was full of culture and beauty!
Thank you so much for your feedback! I also had a wonderfull time with you.
I had a wonderful time! I was helped to pick out and dress in a kimono, then I spent an hour learning some simple (yet challenging!) choreography and learning some history! We also had some tea which was refreshing and lovely. I would absolutely recommend this experience to everyone! 🤗
Thank you so much for joining Nihon Buyo Dance experience and four your kind feedback! I'm really happy to hear that you had a a good time.
This is one of the most wonderful ways you can spend your time, energy and money in Kyoto! I was met at the lovely shop to be expertly dressed in kimono, including a visit with 2 adorable Shiba Inu pups! Yasuchisaya met me to walk to her studio, which also has a couple of shy kitties (always a plus for me.). She took time to explain the history and purpose of our dance and gave ample time to make sure I got the steps down. The tea and sweet was also delicious! We recorded a few videos to make sure we got it right and in frame, and I was grateful for the memory to be captured. We walked back to the shop and took a few photos, which I will cherish! I'm wish I could have spent more time in kimono but had to run. I would love to come back and keep learning! Beautiful experience that I'll cherish!
