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- English
Learn from Urasenke-certified tea master with up to 40 years' experience
Whisk your own matcha using authentic utensils and practitioner-grade tea
Relax in a comfortable table-and-chair setting with year-round air conditioning
Step into the birthplace of Taichiro Kobayashi — a philosopher and art historian
Personalize your visit with optional Japanese cultural add-on experiences
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
【The Art of Tea Ceremony】
Watch a traditional ceremony and learn its history, etiquette, and philosophy. Our instructors, including a certified Urasenke master, have up to 40 years of experience. They guide beginners in a welcoming way.
【Prepare Your Own Matcha】
Enjoy seasonal, plant-based Japanese sweets, then whisk your own matcha. Your instructor will guide you using authentic utensils and premium matcha.
【Traditional, Yet Comfortable】
JURAKU offers a table-and-chair setting, making it accessible for all ages. The space is fully air-conditioned year-round.
【A Philosopher's Legacy】
JURAKU is the birthplace of Taichiro Kobayashi (1901–1963), an art historian and Kyoto School philosopher called "the Burckhardt of the East." Born into a Nishijin weaving family, he studied under Kitaro Nishida and in Paris. Explore where his roots began and discover Nishijin, a quiet, historic neighborhood away from crowds.
【Personalized Journey】
Enhance your visit with an optional cultural experience.*
*Options vary by season. Please check our website for updates.
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.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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