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Kimono Walk and Tea ceremooy and sake in Historic Kitsuki Castle

By Your_beppu_tour
Free cancellation available
The previous price was $132 and current price is $111 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Step back in time and explore Kitsuki, a beautifully preserved samurai town in Oita Prefecture.
Kitsuki is Japan’s only “sandwich-style” castle town, with samurai homes on both hills and merchants once living below. Stroll its stone-paved slopes and quiet lanes to feel the Edo-era charm.
This cultural experience includes wearing a kimono, walking through historic streets, and enjoying a tea ceremony !

Transportation is not included. Taxis or public transit from Beppu. Round-trip taxi costs are around ¥20,000–¥25,000.
You’ll also visit Nakano Sake Brewery, a six-generation family brewery, to taste award-winning Chiebijin sake.

Please note: This tour is partially self-guided. A local guide will join you for part of the experience, while other segments will follow a provided itinerary.
This activity does not include insurance. Please ensure you have personal travel insurance for any injuries or damages.
Please reservation 1 week before.
Kimono rentals are not available on Wednesdays.

Activity location

  • Kitsuki
    • Kitsuki, Oita Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • レンタルきもの 和楽庵
    • 372-4 Kitsuki
    • 873-0001, Kitsuki, Oita, Japan

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Kimono Walk and Tea ceremooy and sake in Historic Kitsuki Castle in Multilingual
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • Opening hours: Fri 10:00am-4:00pm
  • English
Price details
$131.01
$111.36 x 1 Adult$111.36
Total
The previous price was $131.01 and current price is $111.36
15% off
Until Thu, Oct 30

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    tea ceremony
  • What's includedWhat's included
    kimono rental
  • What's includedWhat's included
    japanese sake
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    you need use bus or taxi
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    insurance

Know before you book

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Kitsuki
  • 5h
Travel back in time and discover the magic of Kitsuki—a hidden gem in Oita, Japan, and the only “sandwich-style” castle town in the country. In this immersive cultural experience, you’ll dress in a beautiful kimono and stroll along the same stone paths once walked by samurai. Surrounded by well-preserved wooden houses, peaceful streets, and breathtaking views, you’ll feel like you’ve stepped into a living museum. Your guide will share fascinating stories about the town’s unique layout, where merchant homes were nestled between samurai residences on both hillsides. The highlight of your journey awaits at a historic teahouse, where you’ll experience a hands-on Japanese tea ritual—choose between matcha (green tea) or sencha (steeped tea), both served with delicate seasonal sweets. This experience isn’t just about sightseeing—it’s about feeling the spirit of old Japan through clothing, taste, tradition, and scenery. and sake experience!

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Kitsuki
    • Kitsuki, Oita Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    レンタルきもの 和楽庵
    • 372-4 Kitsuki
    • 873-0001, Kitsuki, Oita, Japan

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