Lessons

Group Discount Conditions

You can take all 3 sessions for 11,940 yen per person if the following conditions are met:

• Two or more people take the same course
• Book and pay together
• Attend the same session at the same time
• We will contact one group representative in advance

Please note:

• No changes to course or number of participants after booking
• No refunds for absentees
• If the representative cancels, the group reservation is cancelled
• Contact us in advance if you have any concerns

Women’s Yukata Course

This 3-session course is designed to help you feel confident wearing a yukata on your own when going out!

Lesson Outline

What to Bring

• Yukata
• Han-haba obi (half-width belt) or heko obi
• 2 to 5 strings
• Obiita
• 3 towels (approx. 34 cm × 80 cm / 13″ × 31″)
• 3 laundry clips or kimono clips

Women’s Kimono Dressing Course

Note: This course does not cover obi tying.
It focuses on easy, secure dressing techniques that are comfortable and prevent your kimono from coming loose.

Lesson Outline

What to Bring

• Kimono
• Nagajuban (under-kimono)
• Han-eri (collar cover)
• 3 to 6 strings
• Obiita
• 3 towels (approx. 34 cm × 80 cm / 13″ × 31″)
• 3 laundry clips or kimono clips

Nagoya Obi Course

This course focuses on how to tie a Nagoya obi or Kyoto-style obi, which are suitable for casual outings.
The main style taught is the one-layer taiko knot (ichi-jūdaiko), but the Ginza knot can also be taught upon request.

Lesson Outline

What to Bring

• Nagoya obi
• 2 – 3 strings
• Obimakura
• Obiage
• Obishime
• Obiita
• 3 towels (approx. 34 cm × 80 cm / 13″ × 31″)
• 3 laundry clips or kimono clips

Fukuro Obi Course

This course teaches how to tie a formal two-layer taiko knot (ni-jūdaiko) using a fukuro obi, suitable for formal occasions such as weddings and ceremonies.

Lesson Outline

What to Bring

• Fukuro obi
• 2 – 3 strings
• Obimakura
• Obiage
• Obishime
• Obiita
• 3 towels (approx. 34 cm × 80 cm / 13″ × 31″)
• 3 laundry clips or kimono clips

Men’s Yukata & Kimono Course

This course is ideal not only for men, but also for women who want to learn how to dress others, or for anyone interested in wearing men’s kimono themselves.

Lesson Outline

What to Bring

• Kimono or Yukata
• Nagajuban (under-kimono)
• 2 strings
• Kaku obi or Heko obi
• 1 laundry clips or kimono clips

At Your Home

For Women only.
Available in Akita City and Katagami.

Advanced consultation required: Please confirm your address and parking in advance.

If bringing your own kimono: Prepare your full set; we’ll check contents beforehand.
If renting: You can try on and choose your favorite style at your own pace.

At Your Hotel

For Women only.

We visit your hotel room in Akita City or Katagami.
Please confirm in advance that outside visitors are allowed.
Any hotel access fees must be paid by the guest.

GiornoCoffee

Available after May.
Relax in a café near the station after dressing.
Kimono pop-up events also held here.

Area Nakaichi
Nigiwai Koryukan AU
4th Floor

Near Akita Museum of Art and Senshu Park.

• Reservation handled by us; fee included.
• Your first choice of venue might be booked. let us know 2nd and 3rd options too.

Matsukura Residence

Traditional townhome with calm atmosphere.

• Reservation handled by us; fee included.
• Your first choice of venue might be booked. let us know 2nd and 3rd options too.

Other Locations

Available at wedding halls, schools, rental spaces, etc. in Akita City / Katagami.
Must have parking.
Venue reservation and payment are customer’s responsibility.