Kimono Wearing Experience at Kaneyu(Kaneyu)

Kaneyu is a nationally registered tangible cultural property and a symbol of Noshiro City, which once prospered due to the natural Akita cedar lumber industry. Kaneyu was originally a high-end, Japanese-style restaurant that welcomed visitors who came from all across Japan to buy lumber. Today it is a facility that welcomes sightseers.Kaneyu is constructed in the sukiya-zukuri style, a traditional Japanese residential architectural style that incorporates elements of the tea ceremony aesthetic.Each room in the building has been ingeniously constructed according to different designs.In this experience, you will enjoy a tour of the building and a photoshoot while wearing a kimono (or in the summer, a yukata—a casual form of kimono worn directly against the bare skin that is popular among young people in Japan). Staff will also introduce you to their recommended photo-taking spots.This is a great opportunity to take plenty of photos by which to remember your Japan travels!