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Discover the elegance of Japan’s tea culture in comfort. Enjoy a tea ceremony seated at a table and chair inside a charming 100-year-old Kyoto townhouse, perfect for visitors of all ages and mobility levels.
Highlights
- Experience a traditional Japanese tea ceremony while seated at a table
- Relax with welcome drinks including sake, juice, or Japanese tea
- Enjoy photo opportunities with traditional props like umbrellas, fans, and katana
- Make your own frothy matcha using a bamboo whisk
- Try your hand at Japanese calligraphy and write your name in kanji or hiragana
Full Description
Step into a preserved Kyoto Machiya townhouse, over a century old, and immerse yourself in Japanese culture without the need to sit on the floor. This experience is designed to provide cultural depth with modern comfort.
Begin by learning the art of purification at a stone basin in the garden, a tradition used at shrines. Then, take time to explore and photograph the nostalgic setting—featuring old Buddhist and Shinto altars, antique furnishings, and a serene Kyoto-style garden.
Inside, enjoy a relaxing tea ceremony led by warm and knowledgeable hosts. Watch an informative presentation to better understand the roots of this ritual and its spiritual significance. Then, make your own matcha using a bamboo whisk and savor it with traditional sweets.
You’ll also participate in a calligraphy activity, writing your name in Japanese kanji or hiragana, and receive a hanging scroll or envelope with your calligraphy to take home. Kimono rental is available for those who want an added cultural touch to their experience.
Located in Kyoto’s Fushimi district, known for its sake breweries and quaint shopping streets, this area is perfect to explore before or after the ceremony. It’s also easily accessible from both Osaka and Nara.
Pricing
From ¥6,000 per person
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Includes
- Tea ceremony experience
- Traditional Japanese sweets
- Welcome drink (sake or juice)
- Matcha preparation with latte art
- Calligraphy session
- Souvenir scroll or envelope with your name
- Kimono rental (optional add-on)
Meeting Point
Éclat (榮くら) Japon
711 Setomonocho, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto, 612-8052, Japan
From Momoyama-Goryo-mae Station (Kintetsu Line) or Fushimi-Momoyama Station (Keihan Line):
Walk west through the Otesuji Arcade for about 3 minutes. Turn right at Mizuho Bank or the Rakuten mobile shop. Walk another 2 minutes until you see a traditional Kyoto townhouse with a blue curtain.
From Momoyama Station (JR Line):
Walk northwest, passing Gokogu Shrine on your right. Continue onto Otesuji Arcade and turn right at Mizuho Bank or the Rakuten shop. Walk for 2 minutes to find the venue on your right.
Reviews
“Very exciting and interesting experience with friendly and kind hosts. Everything was beautifully arranged.”
“The kimono fitting, tea ceremony, and calligraphy were all incredibly well organized. A beautiful, smooth, and memorable experience.”
“A highlight of our trip. My family loved every moment—nothing felt rushed, and the attention to detail was outstanding. Highly recommended!”
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