17min from Kyoto Sta, 10min from Inari: Tea Ceremony in a Machiya

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Step through a low nijiriguchi into one of two intimate tea rooms in a city-designated Important Kyo-Machiya.
Discover the changing seasons of tea through a hanging kettle and a furo brazier, then handle the bamboo ladle yourself.
Prepare your own matcha in this century-old townhouse and enjoy it with seasonal sweets from Fushimi.

What's Included

Admission fee
Taxi arrangements are available upon request. Round-trip taxi fares are not included and must be paid directly to the taxi driver.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

From Kyoto Station, take the JR Nara Line to JR Fujinomori Station, then walk 9 minutes to Shizuhamo. From Fushimi-Inari Station, take the Keihan Line to Sumizome Station, then walk 5 minutes. Shizuhamo is also a 1-minute walk from Fujinomori-jinja-mae Bus Stop.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Before leaving Kyoto Station or after visiting Fushimi Inari, discover Japanese tea culture at Shizuhamo, a century-old townhouse designated by Kyoto City as an Important Kyo-Machiya.

This 55-minute private experience goes beyond making matcha. Learn through hands-on participation how the tea ceremony expresses harmony, respect, hospitality, and the seasons.

Watch your host prepare koicha (thick matcha) with premium Uji matcha, then taste its rich flavor. Next, whisk your own usucha (thin matcha) with traditional tea utensils.

Explore two authentic tea rooms, a mizuya preparation area, and a Japanese garden. Enter through the low nijiriguchi doorway and discover the meaning behind the architecture and rituals.

Guided in English by a host with over 30 years of tea ceremony experience, you'll gain a deeper understanding of Japanese traditions, aesthetics, and the spirit of hospitality.

Seasonal Japanese sweets are included. Your group enjoys a private experience, with chairs available if sitting on tatami is difficult.

Located in Fushimi, 17 minutes from Kyoto Station by train and accessible from Fushimi Inari. Groups of up to nine are welcome by arrangement.

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Supplied by Shizuhamo – Seasonal Harmony Kyoto

Tags

Historical Tours
Cooking Classes
Seasonal
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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