Kitsuke Lessons

Beginner Kitsuke Lesson Series

A beginner series of one-on-one lessons that begin with donning undergarments and progressing to wearing kimono with a variety of accessories. Each lesson focuses on a specific aspect of dressing and builds upon skills from the previous lesson.

  • $135 for four (4) 1-hour sessions.
    • Note: Scheduled twice weekly, weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly and cannot be scheduled together on the same day or multiple hours per day. This is an introductory series of lessons and can be booked only once. Future lessons are booked as private kimono dressing lessons.
  • Private lesson can be changed to a semi-private (2 student) lesson for an additional charge.
  • In-person or Remote options are available.
  • Discount available for VIPs when booking first series.

Kimono Dressing Lesson

Learn the art of wearing kimono in this one-on-one kimono dressing lesson that is focused on you and your unique needs.

    • How to wear juban and kimono.
    • How to tie an obi.
  • $35/hour, 1 hour minimum, 2 hours maximum.
  • In-person or Remote options are available.
  • Discount available for VIPs when booking 6 or more hours of lessons.

Yukata Dressing Lesson

Learn how to wear the casual kimono that is perfect for casual summer events or around the home in this one-on-one lesson.

    • How to wear yukata.
    • How to tie an obi.
      • hanhaba obi (with female-tailored yukata)
      • kaku obi (with male-tailored yukata)
  • $30/hour, 1 hour minimum, 2 hours maximum.
  • In-person or Remote options are available.
  • Discount available for VIPs when booking 6 or more hours of lessons.

Obi Tying Lesson

Learn how to tie your choice of a fukuro, nagoya, hanhaba, heko, or kaku obi in this one-on-one obi musubi lesson.

  • $25/hour, 1 hour minimum, 2 hours maximum.
    • 1/2 hour minimum/musubi
  • In-person or Remote options are available.
  • Discount available for VIPs when booking 6 or more hours of lessons.

Hakama Dressing Lesson

Learn how to wear your choice of andon or umanori hakama in this one-on-one hakama dressing lesson.

  • $25/hour, 1 hour minimum, 2 hours maximum.
  • In-person or Remote options are available.
  • Discount available for VIPs when booking 6 or more hours of lessons.

Group Kimono Dressing Lesson

A kimono dressing lesson with up to 8 individuals.

    • How to wear juban and kimono.
    • How to tie an obi.
      • hanhaba obi (with female-tailored kimono)
      • nagoya obi (with female-tailored kimono)*
      • kaku obi (with male-tailored kimono)
  • $25/hour/person
    • 1-4 people 1 hour minimum, 2.5 hours maximum*.
    • 5-8 people 2 hour minimum, 3 hours maximum*.
      • *Nagoya obi requires an additional $12.50/person for an additional 1/2 hour minimum.
  • In-person or Remote options are available.

Group Yukata Dressing Lesson

A kimono dressing lesson with up to 8 individuals.

    • How to wear a yukata.
    • How to tie an obi.
      • hanhaba obi (with female-tailored yukata)
      • kaku obi (with male-tailored yukata)
  • $20/hour/person, 1 hour minimum, 2.5 hours maximum.
  • In-person or Remote options are available.

Group Obi Tying Lesson

An obi musubi tying lesson with up to 8 individuals.

    • Learn how to tie a fukuro, nagoya, hanhaba, heko, or kaku obi.
  • $15/hour/person, 1 hour minimum, 2.5 hours maximum.
    • 1/2 hour minimum/musubi
  • In-person or Remote options are available.

Custom Lesson

Need something different than what we currently offer? Want something specific to your kimono dressing needs? NO PROBLEM! We can design a kimono lesson especially for you!

  • variable/hour, 1 hour minimum, 2 hours maximum.
  • In-person or Remote options are available.