Recommended Spots When Using Kimono Rental Wargo Gion Store

We would like to introduce recommended attractions while using WARGO Gion Kimono Rental.

[Reservation Required] Tea Ceremony Kyoto Gion Experience
★Special Discount for wargo Customers★

※This experience is conducted in English only.

Experience the harmony of tradition and modernity through a tea ceremony in the heart of Kyoto’s Gion.
In a calm and peaceful space, learn how to prepare and enjoy matcha under the guidance of an instructor.
First, observe the elegant manners of the tea ceremony, then try making your own bowl of matcha.
During the session, you’ll also learn about the history of tea and Japan’s unique spirit of omotenashi (hospitality).
Whether it’s your first visit to Japan or your fifth, you’ll have a special moment to deeply connect with Kyoto’s traditional culture.

Exclusive Offer for wargo Customers

Customers who rent a kimono at Kimono Rental wargo Kyoto Gion Store can enjoy 10% OFF Japan Wonder Travel’s Kyoto Tea Ceremony Experience.

Enter the coupon code 【Teatime】 when making your reservation.

The tea room is just a 1-minute walk from the wargo Kyoto Gion Store — why not enjoy this authentic Japanese experience in your kimono?

Our rental plans include kimono, dressing, accessories, and hairstyling starting from ¥3,300, making it easy for first-time visitors too.

▶ Reserve your kimono rental here

▶ Learn more & book your tea ceremony (with 10% OFF coupon code 【Teatime】)

Tea Ceremony Kyoto Gion Details

※All sessions are conducted in English.

■Session Times:
9:30–10:30 / 11:00–12:00 / 12:30–13:30 / 14:00–15:00 / 15:30–16:30 / 17:00–18:00

■Price:
From ¥3,500 (Reserved seats only)

■Location:
Gion Tanakaya Building, 1 Yamato-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0075
(Daimonji Street, just below Shijo Street)

■Official Website:

https://www.japanwondertravel.com/

Minami-za

★Enjoy a WARGO discount with your Minami-za ticket★

Kyoto’s Minami-za is known as Japan’s oldest theater and is a cultural landmark for traditional arts such as kabuki. Proud of its history and elegance, Minami-za offers a wide range of programs, from classical performances to modern live entertainment, providing a Japanese cultural experience for all generations. Each year, many domestic and international visitors and cultural enthusiasts come to see it.

To enjoy Japanese culture even more deeply, we recommend watching performances in a kimono. As a special offer for Minami-za visitors, if you present your Minami-za ticket at WARGO Kyoto Gion, located just a 1-minute walk from Minami-za, you can receive a free optional service worth 500 JPY. Even on rainy days, you can travel between Minami-za and WARGO without getting wet, so don’t miss this opportunity.

From Saturday, November 2, 2024, to Sunday, November 10, 2024, the event “Journey into KABUKI – Appreciation and Experience” will be held. With the theme “Kabuki for everyone, regardless of age, nationality, or language,” the program offers more than just stage viewing. In the theater lobby, you can see and even touch props such as horses, boats, musical instruments, and costumes used in actual performances. A workshop for tsuke-uchi (essential kabuki percussion techniques) will also be held.

On stage, kabuki actors will provide humorous commentary, followed by a spectacular kabuki performance. During the commentary segment, selected audience members may be invited on stage, making the experience enjoyable even for first-time kabuki viewers and overseas visitors.

【Enjoy a WARGO Discount with Your Minami-za Ticket】

Present your Minami-za ticket to receive a free optional service worth 500 JPY at WARGO Kimono Rental (e.g., premium obi or premium bag).

We offer full-service kimono rental plans including kimono, dressing, accessories, and hairstyling, starting from 5,500 JPY. Everyone is welcome to use our services at any time.

WARGO Kyoto Gion, just a 1-minute walk from Minami-za

【Journey into KABUKI – Appreciation and Experience – Event Details】

■ Performance Times

Daytime: 2:00 PM

Evening: 6:00 PM

■ Ticket Price

All seats are reserved: 5,000 JPY

■ Venue

〒605-0075

Minami-za, East Side of Shijo Ohashi, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan

■ Official Website

https://www.kabuki-bito.jp/theaters/kyoto/play/917

Hanamikoji Street

Hanamikoji Street is located in Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City, and it retains a rich, traditional Japanese atmosphere. The street, with its stone-paved path dating back to the Edo period, is lined with long-established teahouses and restaurants. The lattice doors and red-painted walls create a charming ambiance. As the evening sets in, lanterns begin to light up, and the street takes on a magical, timeless atmosphere, almost as if you've stepped into the past. You can often spot maiko and geiko (apprentice and professional geisha) walking through, making this a must-visit for those who want to immerse themselves in Kyoto's unique culture. It's also a popular photo spot for those in kimono or yukata, so why not capture a memorable moment?

[Store Information]
■Phone: 605-0084
■Location: Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture

■ Business Hours: Hours vary by store

■ Official Website: https://www.gion.or.jp/around/花見小路

Maiko-han Restaurant

This restaurant offers a dining experience rich in Kyoto's traditional cuisine and atmosphere. It's frequently featured on Instagram and other social media platforms, with the "Bite-sized Skewer Tempura Set" drawing special attention. The set presents 16 different skewers of tempura artfully arranged on a long rectangular plate, making each dish feel like a work of art. It's very popular with both domestic and international visitors, so be sure to check the availability before your visit.