Authentic Tea Ceremony or Calligraphy in Kyoto with Kamogawa View

Duration50m

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesJapanese, English

Group sizeUp to 14 travelers

Overview

Tea Ceremony
Experience the authentic world of tea ceremony in a historic, 150-year-old Kyomachiya overlooking the Kamogawa River. During the experience, you can enjoy wearing a complimentary Haori (kimono-style jacket). At the end of the session, feel free to take memorable photos against the beautiful backdrop of the historic townhouse and the scenic river. We also offer the premium Uji matcha—the same high-quality tea used in the ceremony—available for purchase (limited to one per group).

Japanese Calligraphy Experience
Would you like to experience the traditional Japanese art of calligraphy in a historic Kyomachiya built over 150 years ago? You can take your finished calligraphy artwork home with you as a special souvenir of your trip to Kyoto. During the experience, you can also enjoy wearing a traditional Haori (kimono-style jacket) for free. At the end of the session, feel free to take commemorative photos with your masterpiece inside the historic townhouse.

Options

Tea Ceremony Plan Only

Learn to whisk your own matcha green tea and enjoy it with traditional seasonal sweets.

Traditional Arts Combo

Tea Ceremony & Calligraphy: Duration 90 minutes
Total duration includes Haori selection, dressing, and a photo session.

Japanese Calligraphy Plan Only

Learn brush techniques and write your favorite Kanji character on traditional Washi paper to take home.

What's included

Japanese Paper（Calligraphy only）
Haori Rental
Traditional Japanese Sweets（Tea ceremony only）
Cultural experience

What to expect

Experience an Authentic Tea Ceremony with Kamogawa River Views in a 150-Year-Old Kyoto Machiya.
Brush Your Own Unique Characters: Authentic Calligraphy in a 150-Year-Old Kyoto Machiya.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

At the entrance of the facility, you will find a purple "Noren" (traditional curtain) with "yorimichi-ya" written on it.
From Shichijo Station: 4 minutes on foot, 2 minutes by taxi.
From Kyoto Station: 13 minutes on foot, 8 minutes by taxi.

Please arrive 5 minutes before the start time.

End point

At the entrance of the facility, you will find a purple "Noren" (traditional curtain) with "yorimichi-ya" written on it.
From Shichijo Station: 4 minutes on foot, 2 minutes by taxi.
From Kyoto Station: 13 minutes on foot, 8 minutes by taxi.

Please arrive 5 minutes before the start time.

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
The "Japanese Calligraphy Workshop" plan does not include the tea ceremony experience.
The "Tea Ceremony Experience" plan does not include the calligraphy experience.
If you would like to experience both tea ceremony and calligraphy, please select the "Traditional Arts Combo" plan.

Cancellation policy

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

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