Step inside a 150-year-old Kyoto townhouse and discover the elegant connection between folding fans and the tea ceremony. Enjoy a hands-on matcha experience paired with seasonal Japanese sweets.... More

Would you like to experience Japanese traditional culture through the art of tea ceremony? Ms. Kakizaki has a deep appreciation for Japan's heritage and shares its beauty and depth through the practice of tea ceremony. Her expert... More

Participants will experience making traditional Kyoto-style Temari Sushi and also taste side dishes that Japanese people eat everyday.... More

The temple where the event will be held is a beautiful temple located in Kameoka City, Kyoto Prefecture, surrounded by quiet mountains and in harmony with the natural landscape. The cherry blossoms are beautiful in spring and the... More

Make two seasonal pantry staples using traditional fermentation and preservation techniques. Miso, shoyu, vinegars, pickles, sauces, and preserves are essential to the Japanese table. Directed by each microseason, fermentation and... More

Discover the timeless charm of Uji through a journey of history, culture, and matcha. Stroll along the scenic Uji River, visit the sacred Uji Shrine and UNESCO-listed Ujigami Shrine, and experience the tranquil atmosphere of this ... More

Exclusive Zen Journey: Only 2 Guests per Day 1. Impossible to find on your own I hand-select "Wagashi" (sweets) from hidden local gems outside tourist zones. These are real flavors of history you cannot find on Google or main st... More

Tea is not just the green beverage that many associate with Japan, but a brew sourced from a vast variety of regional flora that supports physical and mental health, mirrors the climate and landscape of the season, and a product o... More

Sample Menu ◇ Shojin Cuisine (Japanese Buddhist Vegetarian Dishes) ・Sesame Tofu (Goma Dofu) ・Spinach with Sesame Sauce (Spinach Goma-ae) ・Simmered Daikon Radish with Seasonal Vegetables ・Kinpira Vegetables (Sweet Soy–... More

This private experience takes place in an authentic Kyoto townhouse, offering a rare chance to step inside a real Japanese home. Guests can learn sushi making (nigiri and rolls) and enjoy seasonal home-style dishes that reflect ev... More

Join a hands-on Japanese cooking experience with instructor Toshiko Shoshihara, who has many years of experience teaching traditional home cooking. In the cozy Shuhari townhouse, guests prepare a classic Japanese bento using Kyoto... More

・Savor the aroma of freshly ground matcha as you grind tea leaves ・Enjoy a unique matcha experience on a sky terrace in Arashiyama ・Learn the art of whisking matcha with a bamboo whisk from a guide ・Take in the views from ... More

A 60-minute Chanoyu (tea ceremony) experience led by an instructor associated with the Urasenke school of tea. The experience begins by putting on a Haori jacket and feeling the atmosphere of the tea ceremony through explanations ... More