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Shojin Ryori & Hands-On Tea Ceremony in a Historic Kyoto Machiya
Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$57.93
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Experience Zen-inspired cuisine and Japanese tea culture in Shizuhamo, a 100-year-old townhouse officially designated an Important Kyoto Machiya by Kyoto City.
Enjoy a beautifully presented seasonal shojin ryori lunch or dinner, prepared without meat or fish and featuring traditional dishes such as handmade goma-dofu and simmered seasonal vegetables. After your meal, enjoy Japanese wagashi and prepare your own matcha using an authentic kettle, bamboo ladle, tea bowl, and whisk.
Explore two traditional tea rooms, a peaceful Japanese garden, and distinctive elements of tea culture, including a nijiriguchi entrance, tsukubai basin, sunken hearth, hanging kettle, stone tea mill, and seasonal ikebana.
This private experience is reserved exclusively for your group. Chairs are available, so no long periods of sitting in seiza are required. Shizuhamo is easily accessible from the Fushimi Inari area.
Please inform us in advance of any food allergies or dietary restrictions.
Enjoy a beautifully presented seasonal shojin ryori lunch or dinner, prepared without meat or fish and featuring traditional dishes such as handmade goma-dofu and simmered seasonal vegetables. After your meal, enjoy Japanese wagashi and prepare your own matcha using an authentic kettle, bamboo ladle, tea bowl, and whisk.
Explore two traditional tea rooms, a peaceful Japanese garden, and distinctive elements of tea culture, including a nijiriguchi entrance, tsukubai basin, sunken hearth, hanging kettle, stone tea mill, and seasonal ikebana.
This private experience is reserved exclusively for your group. Chairs are available, so no long periods of sitting in seiza are required. Shizuhamo is easily accessible from the Fushimi Inari area.
Please inform us in advance of any food allergies or dietary restrictions.
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Catering in a Kyo-machiya
Lunch or Dinner in Kyo-machiya: Lunch or dinner catering is available for 2+ guests. Please reserve at least 2 days in advance and enter your preferred time.
Lunch or Dinner in Kyo-machiya: Lunch or dinner catering is available for 2+ guests. Please reserve at least 2 days in advance and enter your preferred time.
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours
- Enjoy a seasonal shojin ryori lunch or dinner prepared without meat or fish. After your meal, enjoy traditional wagashi and prepare your own matcha using an authentic kettle and bamboo ladle.
- Private admission to Shizuhamo, a Kyoto City-designated Important Machiya
- Taxi arrangements are available upon request. Round-trip taxi fares are not included and must be paid directly to the taxi driver.
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.
Enjoy a private cultural and dining experience inside Shizuhamo, a 100-year-old machiya officially designated an Important Kyoto Townhouse by Kyoto City.
Begin with a beautifully presented seasonal shojin ryori lunch or dinner. This traditional Zen Buddhist cuisine is prepared without meat or fish and features dishes such as handmade goma-dofu, simmered seasonal vegetables, and other delicately crafted specialties rarely served outside temple settings.
After your meal, enjoy local Japanese wagashi and take part in a hands-on tea ceremony. Using an authentic kettle, bamboo ladle, tea bowl, and whisk, you will prepare your own matcha with guidance from your host. Chairs are available, so sitting in seiza is not required.
You will also explore two authentic tea rooms, a traditional mizuya preparation area, and a tranquil Japanese garden. Discover distinctive elements of tea culture, including the low nijiriguchi entrance, tsukubai purification basin, sunken ro hearth, hanging kettle, tea jars, stone tea mill, and seasonal ikebana displays.
This is a private experience for your group only. Please inform us in advance of any food allergies or dietary restrictions.
Begin with a beautifully presented seasonal shojin ryori lunch or dinner. This traditional Zen Buddhist cuisine is prepared without meat or fish and features dishes such as handmade goma-dofu, simmered seasonal vegetables, and other delicately crafted specialties rarely served outside temple settings.
After your meal, enjoy local Japanese wagashi and take part in a hands-on tea ceremony. Using an authentic kettle, bamboo ladle, tea bowl, and whisk, you will prepare your own matcha with guidance from your host. Chairs are available, so sitting in seiza is not required.
You will also explore two authentic tea rooms, a traditional mizuya preparation area, and a tranquil Japanese garden. Discover distinctive elements of tea culture, including the low nijiriguchi entrance, tsukubai purification basin, sunken ro hearth, hanging kettle, tea jars, stone tea mill, and seasonal ikebana displays.
This is a private experience for your group only. Please inform us in advance of any food allergies or dietary restrictions.
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Shojin Ryori & Hands-On Tea Ceremony in a Historic Kyoto Machiya
Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$57.93
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
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!