Maikoya Kimono Tea Ceremony in Kyoto
I attended the Maikoya Kimono Tea Ceremony in Kyoto, and while super touristy, the highlight was dressing up in a kimono and getting a small glimpse of the cultural Japanese tea ceremony. How to book: Online in advance on their website: https://mai-ko.com/ . Using the code smile gets you 10% off if you book on their website. They have time slots ranging from 9 AM - 5 PM. I booked about a month in advance for the last time slot on a holiday Monday. The Tea Ceremony and Kimono Experience was ¥ 6,300 / person (around $49 USD/person when I booked). Other experiences depending on location in Tokyo or Kyoto include samurai sword, a geisha interaction, or museum or food. Location: (Nishiki market) Since I wasn't actually staying in Kyoto Nishiki market was a convenient location and we shopped and had lunch in the market before a 2:30 pm afternoon experience. There is a major train/subway station nearby (Kawaramachi) and tons of food options. The Nishiki...