Food and drink activities in Kamo River

Cook like a local with a traditional Japanese chef

Learn the art of Japanese tea ceremony with a master

You’re invited to an immersive lesson in the art of Japanese tea ceremony. As an experienced instructor of 15 years, I’ll guide you through the technique, materials, and principles of this traditional art form. This experience is unique in that you’ll have the opportunity to experience the tea ceremony not from the perspective of a "Guest," but from the perspective of the "Host." • After a brief greeting, I’ll explain what the tea ceremony is and the role of the 'Host' in the tea ceremony, outlining the flow while highlighting the core spiritual principles of the ceremony. • You will select your own tea bowl, matcha, sweets and sweets plate as I share the art of tea selection and nuances of ceremony etiquette. • We’ll complete a full, traditional tea ceremony, during which you’ll purify your tea container, make your own matcha, enjoy what you’ve prepared, and discover the “mind principles” of tea ceremony through wall scrolls. This hands-on experience will help you connect to the true spirit of the ritual, which has a history that spans over 500 years. You’ll leave with a renewed sense of mindfulness and a memorable connection to this unique tradition.

Tea ceremony in Kyoto Townhouse

Recently matcha green tea has become very popular all around the world. As you know, matcha plays a very important role in a traditional Japanese tea ceremony. However, learning about Japanese tea ceremony means much more than just learning to make tea. Let's find the concept and philosophy behind this performing art. At first, you will learn the basic concepts and ideas of tea ceremony. You will also learn how to behave in a tea room and appreciate its decoration. Next, you'll watch a demonstration of "the way of tea". You will enjoy the quiet and serene atmosphere. And then let's make your own tea! We will tell you how to drink it, and also serve you a specially selected Japanese cake. Come, step into the world of profound spirituality and set your soul free, and let's have fun together!! <Please note> * The session is held on Tuesday morning, Wednesday and Friday afternoon. Even though you send us a request, it's not possible to open on the other date. * Please arrive on time. We cannot allow latecomers to join a session once it has started. * Please note the maximum count is 10 people. * It's required to keep quiet during the session, especially during the demonstration, so please refrain from bringing children under the age of 6. * Our service doesn't include kimono rental.

Kyoto Insider Sake Experience

Uncover the little-known sake culture of Fushimi, Kyoto on a 3-hour insider brewery visit + fun and educational sake tasting and food pairing session with an expert. - Insider Sake Brewery Tour You’ll take a short walk to visit the largest sake brewery in Fushimi, where you’ll deepen your knowledge of sake and witness traditional brewing processes which have been passed down from generation to generation. At the end of your brewery tour you’ll have the chance to taste a few of the flavors produced there. - Sake Tasting with an Expert You’ll get to try flavors of sake you may never have experienced before – as we’ll introduce you to bottles which have never been exported. Your expert guide will explain the differences in taste – dry, sweet, rich, fruity – and how each of these are produced. - Food Pairing You’ll also be served various Otsumami – Japanese snacks which traditionally accompany alcohol – so you can see which types of food and flavor best accompany the different sake types. This is a fun and educational sake tasting. Join this experience at the beginning of your trip in Japan, then you'll be able to enjoy sake rest of your trip! ※Dec 28th to Jan 4th, please see "1.5H Kyoto Insider Sake Experience instead. Other things to note ・If your group has more people than what it shows on availability, contact us. ・Please see our website for info of brewery renovation.

Japanese traditional tea ceremony in real authentic way

We are holding 45 minutes Authentic Tea ceremony Experience in English near the Silver Pavilion in Kyoto. Almost like being at a real tea gathering; the host demonstrates you the traditional preparing procedure, and you will attend as a real guest enjoying Japanese dry sweets and tasty matcha tea. We teach you the manners, too, so you can try the traditional way. After the tea party, you can also try making your own bowl of matcha tea using the bamboo whisk. Guide attended. Explore the unique Japanese tradition, in a hideaway tearoom located 2 minutes walk from Ginkaku-ji(Silver Pavilion) in Kyoto. -- A valuable experience rarely possible, that is the host greets you at the tea garden gate, you will enter there and use the stone basin, and get into the traditional tearoom. -- · Reception at the entrance · A guide takes you through the mossy garden to the tea-room · Garden → Small Tea-Garden → Tea-Room · Learn the basic custom of the way of tea before the demonstration · Watch the host's authentic procedure, you will join as a guest being served sweets and matcha tea · Enjoy making your own tea under the guidance of the host -- Other things to note ※ Shared seated. ※ No kimono rental service. ※ Capacity 6 guests maximum. ※ For who are difficult at sitting on tatami-mat, we have small chairs. ※ Matcha and dry sweets are included. ※ Fee will also be charged for attendants