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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and a view of a garden through shoji screens. 1
A group of people dining at a traditional Japanese restaurant with tatami flooring and shoji screens. 2
A traditional Japanese dining room with tatami mats, low tables, and shoji screens. 3
A variety of Japanese dishes including sushi, sashimi, and a bowl of soup, arranged on a table with candles. 4
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, sliding doors, and a view of a garden. 5
By Tondaya, Co., Ltd.

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Free cancellation available
Price is £104 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Savour a traditional kaiseki meal in a historic Kyoto townhouse
    • Choose from vegan, vegeterian, gluten-free, and halal options
    • Celebrate special occasions in a unique and enchanting setting
    • Enjoy views of a beautifully illuminated garden while dining
    • Experience a 140-year-old nationally registered cultural property

Activity location

    • Kyoto
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 日本、〒602-8226 京都府京都市上京区石薬師町６９７ | Meet at Tondaya -Nishijin Japanese Cultural Experience Museum, 697 Ishiyakushichō, Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto, Japan.
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Gluten-Free Kaiseki Dinner

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

To accommodate gluten-free guests, we offer vegetable-focused Japanese meals prepared with care.
Our dishes use traditional dashi made from fish or kombu (seaweed).
We use gluten-free soya sauce with no wheat, creating flavourful and satisfying meals.

Starting time: 18:00
Price details
£104.47 x 1 Adult£104.47
Total
Price is £104.47
Until Sun, 18 Oct

Halal Kaiseki Dinner

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

We offer vegetable-focused meals using halal-certified ingredients and seasonings, carefully prepared to provide a satisfying dining experience.

Starting time: 18:00
Price details
£104.47 x 1 Adult£104.47
Total
Price is £104.47
Until Sun, 18 Oct

Standard Kaiseki Dinner

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

Enjoy fish, meat, and seasonal Kyoto vegetables, plus black soya beans served with wishes for health. Healthy, comforting dishes. Menu may change with season/availability.

Starting time: 18:00
Price details
£104.47 x 1 Adult£104.47
Total
Price is £104.47
Until Sun, 18 Oct

Vegan Kaiseki Dinner

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

Our vegan meals are vegetable-focused and fully plant-based.
We use kombu (seaweed) dashi instead of fish-based broth, and replace meat and fish with tofu-based ingredients and plant-based soya meat, creating flavourful and satisfying Japanese dishes.

Starting time: 18:00
Price details
£104.47 x 1 Adult£104.47
Total
Price is £104.47
Until Sun, 18 Oct

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Traditional Kyoto kaiseki meal
  • Inclusions
    Entrance to a cultural landmark
  • Inclusions
    View of beautifully illuminated garden
  • Inclusions
    Guests can ask questions through natural conversation.
  • Inclusions
    The AI robot provides easy-to-understand information about the machiya architecture, Kyoto culture and customs, Nishijin history, museum exhibits, and available cultural experience programmes.
  • Exclusions
    Additional drinks are not included.

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Bare feet
    • Not suitable for: Wheelchair users
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • Upon arrival, you will first be guided through Tondaya, a machiya (traditional wooden townhouse) nationally recognised as an Important Cultural Property and cultural asset. Tondaya is a treasure trove of historically valuable artefacts and stories, and our knowledgeable staff look forward to sharing its rich history with you.
    After the tour, you will be served an authentic Kyoto-style kaiseki meal prepared by a seasoned Kyoto chef. In keeping with the traditions of Kyoto cuisine, the chef carefully selects ingredients and adjusts the menu according to the season and the occasion. Please enjoy this multi-course cuisine while gazing out at a beautifully illuminated garden. The harmonious blend of soft lighting and the refined atmosphere of this historic townhouse creates a truly enchanting dining experience.
    Perfect for business gatherings, private parties, or special celebrations, this elegant setting offers an unforgettable moment to share with those who matter most.
    Standard,vegan, gluten-free, and halal options are available upon request.

    Important Notes:

    • Our dedicated staff are experienced in a variety of traditional arts, including kimono, tea ceremony, calligraphy, and ikebana. While not all staff members speak English, we will do our best to arrange an interpreter. Please note that a translation device may be used when necessary.
    • Please arrive on time for your scheduled experience.

    Thank you for taking the time to review the details.
    We sincerely look forward to welcoming you to Tondaya.
    Recommended Points:
    -Savour a traditional kaiseki meal in a historic Kyoto townhouse
    -Choose from standard,vegan, gluten-free, and halal options
    -Celebrate special occasions in a unique and enchanting setting
    -Enjoy views of a beautifully illuminated garden while dining
    -Experience a 140-year-old nationally registered cultural property
    Other Information:
    If you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions, please inform Tondaya in advance.
    Please wear socks during your visit.
    Kindly refrain from wearing stockings or tights.
    Holiday Schedule:
    Tondaya is closed on December 31 and January 1.

Location

Activity location

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    • Kyoto
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 日本、〒602-8226 京都府京都市上京区石薬師町６９７ | Meet at Tondaya -Nishijin Japanese Cultural Experience Museum, 697 Ishiyakushichō, Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto, Japan.
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 日本、〒602-8226 京都府京都市上京区石薬師町６９７ | Meet at Tondaya -Nishijin Japanese Cultural Experience Museum, 697 Ishiyakushichō, Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto, Japan.
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan