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- Japanese
- English
This special tea ceremony takes place in the most traditional tea room at Nishijin Lifestyle Museum Tondaya, a nationally designated cultural asset with a history spanning more than 140 years.
Within this historic machiya lies a small, authentic tea room known as Rakuju. Its construction was supervised by the 12th-generation tea master of the Musha Koji Senke school, one of the principal schools of Japanese tea ceremony.
Enjoy Uji matcha and traditional Japanese sweets as you immerse yourself in the quiet history and serenity of an authentic tea ceremony, while observing a seasoned tea master perform the ritual.
Following the tea ceremony, we will guide you through Tondaya itself—a 140-year-old machiya designated as a culturally significant landmark by the Kyoto City Government. A treasure trove of historically valuable artifacts and stories, Tondaya offers a deeper understanding of Kyoto’s living heritage, shared by passionate staff.
We at Tonadya look forward to your visit!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please come inside the building and tell the staff your name.
What to expect
Tondaya was built a 140 years ago in Nishijin, an area famous for its history with the textile industry. Originally a kimono wholesaler, Tondaya is now dedicated to introducing traditional Kyoto culture and arts to the guests from overseas. If you are interested in Kyoto culture please join us, as the knowledgeable staff are eager to share Tondaya's rich history with you. Personable and seasoned tea masters also look forward to sharing Japan's profound history and culture of tea.
-Staff are experts in various traditional arts, including tea, kimono, calligraphy and flower arranging, but not all of us speak English. We will do the best to provide you with an interpreter, but please understand that a translation device may be used when necessary.
-Please arrive on time for the scheduled experience.
-Please wear socks to protect the machiya.
Thank you for taking the time to review the details.
We sincerely look forward to welcoming you to Tondaya.
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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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