Kimono Tea Ceremony MAIKOYA to Launch “Proposal Plan” at Registered Tangible Cultural Property for a Once-in-a-Lifetime Memory

GLOBA Inc. (Headquarters: Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture) announces that its 'Kimono Tea Ceremony MAIKOYA' Kyoto Karasuma Shijo store (220 Itoyacho, Bukkoji-dori Shinmachi Higashi-iru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture) will launch a new plan to celebrate anniversaries, the "Proposal Plan," starting Monday, June 1st.

This plan, which begins with kimono dressing, offers a private tea room in a Kyoto machiya exclusively for the couple.

We support your precious moment with an authentic tea ceremony experience in a historic setting and professional photography by a professional photographer.

Additionally, we offer various gifts and albums incorporating Japanese Shinto wedding culture. We assist in creating a once-in-a-lifetime memory on the serene stage of a Registered Tangible Cultural Property, where tradition breathes.

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"Proposal Plan" Special Website

*This plan is only available at the Kyoto Karasuma Shijo store.

*Please refer to the special website above for the latest availability and prices. Reservations are now being accepted.

Plan Overview

① Host Support

The dressing rooms are separated for men and women. During dressing, the host will inquire about your proposal plans.

② Kimono Dressing

A kimono dresser will dress you in a kimono chosen from various colors and patterns. Hair styling is also included for women.

Various colors and patterns of kimonos and accessories are displayed in the dressing room.

③ Tea Ceremony Experience

A private tea room in a Registered Tangible Cultural Property is reserved. Enjoy a traditional tea ceremony in a quiet space just for the two of you. Afterwards, the proposal will take place according to the pre-arranged flow.

④ Professional Photography

Photography by a professional photographer experienced in kimono and anniversary shoots. 50 edited data will be sent within one week.

You can enjoy the traditional tea room and garden scenery.

⑤ Celebratory Gifts

Various gifts incorporating Japanese Shinto wedding culture and traditional crafts are available.

- Pair folding fans - Mino ware Mt. Fuji-shaped pair sake cups - Nishijin Tsumami Zaiku hair ornament - Photo album (2 printed photos)

The sake cups have delicate cherry blossom patterns inside.

Various celebratory items showcasing craftsmanship.

*All staff involved on the day, including hosts, kimono dressers, and photographers, are English-speaking.

About GLOBA Inc.

Our mission since our founding in 2015 has been to deliver traditional Japanese culture as "experiences" to customers worldwide. We operate two brands: 'Kimono Tea Ceremony MAIKOYA,' where you can enjoy an authentic tea ceremony in a kimono, and 'Samurai Ninja Museum with Experience,' where you can enjoy various exhibits and experiences related to samurai and ninja. In 2025, a cumulative total of 750,000* customers visited our stores/museums worldwide.

Currently, we have a total of 9 stores in Kyoto and Tokyo.

*Aggregation period: 2025/1/1~2025/12/31 (Total for 9 stores)

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Our 'Samurai Ninja Experience Museum' was selected as the No. 1 inbound popular tourist destination (Museums/Art Museums category) by Honichi Lab.

'KIMONO TEA CEREMONY MAIKOYA' has also received high international acclaim, including Tripadvisor's "Travelers' Choice Award" and the "Best Hospitality Award" from the international tourism industry evaluation body "Travel & Hospitality Awards."

'Kimono Tea Ceremony MAIKOYA'

At 'Kimono Tea Ceremony MAIKOYA,' we offer an authentic tea ceremony experience in a kimono in a traditional tea room. Our Kyoto stores, in particular, are all machiya architecture registered as Tangible Cultural Properties, and the atmospheric immersion and seasonal gardens are highly praised by those seeking authenticity. While respecting formality, we welcome customers by creating an environment where anyone can participate, with English explanations and seating options.

'Samurai Ninja Museum with Experience'

At 'Samurai Ninja Museum with Experience,' in addition to exhibiting armor and swords from various eras, we offer various samurai and ninja-related experiences such as sword training in hakama, shuriken throwing in ninja attire, and blowgun experiences. For those seeking a deeper cultural experience, the "Real Armor Try-on" plan, where you can wear real armor, is popular. Interest is further increasing due to the growing recognition of samurai and ninja overseas.

Kimono Tea Ceremony MAIKOYA to Launch “Private Proposal Plan” on 1 June— A Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience for Li