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Private Rental of a Historic Machiya with Tea Rooms for 2 Hours

Location Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$36.22
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Enjoy a private two-hour rental of a Kyoto City-designated Important Kyo-Machiya, featuring authentic tea rooms and a tranquil Japanese garden near Fushimi Inari. When making your reservation, please let us know your preferred time in the message field.

Guests may freely choose and wear traditional haori jackets, explore the historic machiya, and see and handle a variety of traditional tea utensils. Rare tea room features—including a nijiriguchi entrance, hanging kettle, stone tea mills, tea jars, and a traditional mizuya preparation area—can also be viewed up close.

Traditional Kyoto cuisine catering can be arranged for lunch or dinner, allowing you to enjoy a private meal in the atmospheric Japanese rooms while admiring the beautiful garden.

The experience offers several options. This price includes:

Private Rental of Kyo-machiya
Duration: 2 hours
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours

The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • Admission fee

Meeting point
Shizuhamo is within walking distance of Sumizome Station (5 minutes), JR Fujinomori Station (9 minutes), and Fujinomori Jinja-mae bus stop (1 minute). A red fire extinguisher box is located to the right of the gate.
Return details
Shizuhamo is within walking distance of Sumizome Station (5 minutes), JR Fujinomori Station (9 minutes), and Fujinomori Jinja-mae bus stop (1 minute). A red fire extinguisher box is located to the right of the gate.

This experience takes place at Shizuhamo (Seasonal Harmony), a historic Kyo-machiya dedicated to preserving the culture of tea ceremony and ikebana. The entire machiya is reserved exclusively for your group for two hours, allowing you to enjoy the space at your own pace.

You are welcome to choose and wear a traditional haori jacket, explore the tea rooms, and see and handle a variety of traditional tea utensils. The machiya also features authentic Japanese-style rooms and a beautiful Japanese garden, creating a peaceful setting for photography, conversation, and cultural activities.

Lunch or dinner catering featuring traditional Kyoto cuisine can also be arranged. Enjoy a private meal in the atmospheric Japanese rooms while taking in views of the garden.

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Private Rental of a Historic Machiya with Tea Rooms for 2 Hours

    Location Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
    $36.22
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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