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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, sliding doors, and a hanging lantern. 1
A traditional Japanese room with tatami mats, a shoji screen, and a hanging lamp. 2
A group of people sitting around a table with papers and writing instruments, in a room with traditional Japanese sliding doors. 3
A wooden table with a set of chopsticks and a brush. 4
Three people holding signs with Japanese characters. 5
By H.I.S.Co., Ltd.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is P 2,679 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 50m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

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.

Activity location

  • 橙家
    • 橙家 Shimoninomiyachō
    • 600-8132, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 橙家
    • 橙家 Shimoninomiyachō
    • 600-8132, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Check availability

Japanese Calligraphy Plan Only

  • Activity duration is 50 minutes50m
    50m
  • English

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

Price details
P 2,678.86 x 1 AdultP 2,678.86
Total
Price is P 2,678.86

Tea Ceremony Plan Only

  • Activity duration is 50 minutes50m
    50m
  • English

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

Price details
P 2,678.86 x 1 AdultP 2,678.86
Total
Price is P 2,678.86

Traditional Arts Combo

  • Activity duration is 50 minutes50m
    50m
  • English

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

Price details
P 4,464.77 x 1 AdultP 4,464.77
Total
Price is P 4,464.77

What's included, what's not

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

Know before you book

    • 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.

Activity itinerary

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.

Location

Activity location

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    橙家
    • 橙家 Shimoninomiyachō
    • 600-8132, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    橙家
    • 橙家 Shimoninomiyachō
    • 600-8132, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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