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- English
・Combine multiple integral aspects of Japanese culture at once.
・Experience a traditional tea ceremony in an authentic setting.
・Wear a beautiful kimono to elevate your cultural journey.
・Small group experience limited to ten people for personalized attention.
This immersive cultural tour in Kyoto offers you the chance to participate in a traditional Japanese tea ceremony, complete with kimono dressing and optional calligraphy lessons.
Perfect for those seeking a deeper connection with Japan’s heritage, the experience is ideal for culture enthusiasts and families.
Guests will don a beautifully selected kimono, receive complimentary hair styling, and learn the graceful art of matcha preparation. The tour also includes pairing matcha with exquisite sweets from a century-old confectionery. For an added layer of tradition, participants can opt to learn Japanese calligraphy and create a personal souvenir.
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KOUFUKUDO seasonal Japanese Tea and Sweets.
A long-established Japanese sweets shop in Kyoto opened in the first year of the Meiji era and has been in business for 156 years.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
If you arrive by train 4 minutes walk from exit 13 of Hankyu Railway Karasuma Station 6 minutes walk from Kyoto Municipal Subway Shijo Station 8-minute walk from Hankyu Kawaramachi Station.
What to expect
Once adorned in your kimono, step into a serene tea room where you’ll be guided through the rituals of the tea ceremony by an experienced instructor. Learn the graceful techniques of preparing matcha using a traditional bamboo whisk (chasen), and then try making your own bowl of matcha. Enjoy the rich flavors of your creation paired with exquisite Japanese sweets from a century-old confectionery.
For those interested in exploring more of Japan’s cultural arts, you can also opt for a calligraphy session. Learn the basics of this ancient art form and create your own calligraphy piece as a unique souvenir to take home.
This comprehensive experience offers a deeper understanding of Japanese culture and unforgettable memories in the heart of Kyoto.
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Please click the link in the voucher sent after the purchase to open the website page, press the "Use" button, and present the screen to the staff.
- Please ensure your smartphone connects to the internet, as you must launch the website from your smartphone.
- Please note that screenshots or printed-out tickets will not be acceptable.
- Travelers are responsible for their own expenses to and from the meeting point.
- To modify the date or time after booking, please cancel the existing booking first and rebook. Sorry for the inconvenience.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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 good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date 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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