Registered National Cultural Asset Nishijin Tondaya

Experience Hall / Accommodation Experience (Training) Facility

This workshop facility is in Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto City. Built in 1885, it's a Kyoto merchant townhouse that once housed the kimono wholesaler Tondaya. It was designated as a national Registered Tangible Cultural Properties in 1999. It's a great venue for learning about the traditional customs of Kyoto and having cultural experiences like dressing up kimonos and serving tea. They also offer tours where they show you around inside the townhouse.

Spot details

Registered National Cultural Asset Nishijin Tondaya

Address: Kyoto Prefecture Kyoto City Kamigyo-ku Omiya street Ichijo Ru Map
Area: Around Nishijin Area
Phone: 0754326701
Hours: 9:00-18:00
Closed: 12/30.31, 1/1
Fees: [Admission fee + Machiya tour and customary story] 2,200 (tax included)
Parking Lot: Not available (100yen parking available 50m north, 50m south)
Credit Card: Available(VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, UnionPay, DISCOVER, Diners Club)
※Available for purchases of 10,000 yen or more
Wi-Fi: Available(tondaya6701)
Access: [Taxi] Approximately 15 minutes from Kyoto Station
[City bus] Get off at Ichijomodoribashi/Seimei Jinja-mae stop and walk for about 3 minutes, get off at Imadegawa Omiya stop and walk for about 3 minutes
Average budget: [Lunch] 1,001-3,000 yen
[Night] 10,000 yen or more
Note:Varies depending on option
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes (depending on option)