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A private three-hour session in Umeda: cook a Japanese home-style lunch and try on formal kimono, including a bridal outfit, for photos.
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Couples or friends on a turnaround or overnight stay who want a hands-on, indoor half day.
You cannot go outside in the kimono; photos are taken in a Japanese-style corner of the room. There are no vegetarian or vegan meals, and you get yourself to Umeda by subway.
It takes place at one venue, so there is no route to list.
Guide languages: English, Japanese, Korean. Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Run by 日本文化体験 桜ん坊.
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A private three-hour session in Umeda: cook a Japanese home-style lunch and try on formal kimono, including a bridal outfit, for photos. Best for: Couples or friends on a turnaround or overnight stay who want a hands-on, indoor half day.
About 6 hours. The tour runs 3 hr; add half an hour to get off the ship and keep the hour before all-aboard free. Umeda is across the city from Tempozan; allow a subway ride with a change each way.
The operator's policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
You cannot go outside in the kimono; photos are taken in a Japanese-style corner of the room. There are no vegetarian or vegan meals, and you get yourself to Umeda by subway.
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