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- English
1. Whisk your own matcha using practitioner-only top-grade tea on a rare Misonodana shelf
2. Savor seasonal, plant-based Japanese sweets from Kyoto's finest confectioners
3. Tour a 150-year-old former silk merchant's townhouse and garden in Nishijin, Kyoto
4. Learn the meaning behind each movement in clear English from a 16-year trained practitioner
5. Take home simple techniques to recreate the calm of a tea ceremony in your own life
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
- City Bus #203, 59 201, 5-minute walk from Imadegawa Jofukuji. - 19-minute walk from Exit 4 of Imadegawa Station (Subway Karasuma Line). - Located next to Honryu-ji Temple, direclty across From Tori Iwarou, a well-known restaurant famous for its chicken and egg rice bowl.
What to expect
■ Guided Machiya Tour
Explore a 150-year-old former silk merchant's townhouse — its architecture, history, and the philosophy embedded in every room.
■ Tea Ceremony
Seated at a table, watch a live demonstration by a practitioner with 16 years of training, explained in clear English. Then whisk your own matcha on a rare Misonodana shelf using practitioner-only top-grade tea — and leave with skills to use at home.
■ A Tea Room That Changes With the Seasons
The garden, tea room, utensils, and seasonal plant-based sweets all change with the time of year.
Spring — Soft blossoms and sakura-inspired sweets.
Summer — Cool shade and refreshing confections.
Autumn — Crimson leaves and rich, warming sweets.
Winter — A frost-touched garden and a glowing tea room.
Come back in a different season and discover a completely different JURAKU.
■ About JURAKU
A 150-year-old former silk merchant's townhouse in Kyoto's Nishijin district, preserved for future generations.
Maximum 6 guests. Every visitor receives personal attention.
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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