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Recently matcha green tea has become very popular all around the world. As you may 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 matcha. 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". We think you will enjoy the quiet and serene atmosphere. And now 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!! Other things to note * Please arrive on time. We cannot allow latecomers to join a session once it has started. * The average number of participants is 6-7 people, but please note the maximum count is 12 people.

This is a 3-hour 30-minute hiking lead by locals. Soba noodle Lunch is included. You will experience the holy mountain of Fushimi through an alternative off-beaten path. This experience includes: 1) Sightseeing of the main shrine and thousands of red gates, with an explanation of their history and cultural background. 2) Easy walking through a peaceful bamboo and cedar tree forest path, visiting authentic holy spots (worship stones & waterfall) and a factory. 3) Going up a forest route to the summit shrine (20 min). The summit is 233m high, and I will show you around the shrine. 4) Photo-shooting part. On the way down, I will show you lots of photogenic spots that are usually less crowded. 5) Snack & drink, and the breathtaking panorama view of Kyoto city from the viewpoint. 6) Lunch at the best soba restaurant. Vegan options are available but tell us IN ADVANCE. Other things to note: Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes, and bring a hands-free backpack for hiking. The paths are well-organized, but you will go up/down some stairs. The time schedule may differ depending on your walking speed.

You can learn deeply about "SAMURAI" through this experience. Learn about kendo and swords. Wear proper training gear and wield a real sword like a samurai. The experience of handling a sword correctly and cutting things will be an unforgettable experience for the rest of your life. This experience includes: 1. Learn the basics of kendo 2. Practice kendo techniques with special uniforms and equipment,take photos and videos as you like 3. Learn to use a real Japanese sword 4. Cutting rolled tatami mats with a real sword Our client's teacher, Kengo is a skilled Kendo player who started Kendo at the age of 3 and won 3rd place in the Japan tournament. I am very confident in my Kendo skills and knowledge. You can learn about the culture of the Samurai through this experience. The main event of the experience is cutting tatami mats using a Japanese sword. Please rest assured that Kengo will provide careful guidance. We will also be happy to help with video and photo shoots. If you have any questions about the experience, please feel free to contact us. This facility is not a gymnasium, so strenuous exercise is not possible. Instead, you can enjoy beautiful gardens and historic buildings. Children under the age of 15 are not allowed to use real swords in this 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.

*READ DESC BEFORE BOOKING!!! thank you^^ This photoshoot experience is only designed for 2 person (couple) or more - Please directly book for 2 guest (book 2/2) and you will get around 40 photos but depending on our vibe, sometimes you will get more and more than 40 photos, like 60 or more so please do maximum (do not get tired, good outfit, positive mind), impress me. - I direct pose you no need to worry, It does not matter you are photogenic or not. you pay me to do the best shot I do my best. - 1 person booking is not allowed, this experience is only for a couple and family - experience will going for less than 1 hour not as it mentioned. So this experience is good for shy or someone who does not like to be in front of camera for long time. But you can tell me to extend if you want! - If you want to wear kimono, you need to book directly with them. Ask me for recommendation for english speaker friendly kimono rental, BUT I am not responsible nor helping anything between you and kimono rental. if you have anything to ask, feel free to ask me.

Ramen and gyoza are some of the most popular foods in Japan, not only for natives, but for tourists as well. But sometimes these foods can be too heavy or not vegan- and halal-friendly. I think everyone should have a chance to enjoy Japanese cuisine, so I developed a healthy recipe compatible with vegan and halal diets. After meeting at Cora Coffee I, we'll move to my private kitchen. We'll start out our class with a lecture about Japanese cuisine and lifestyle. Then we'll start cooking two different kinds of ramen broth, along with ramen and gyoza made from all-natural ingredients and seasonings, using my original recipe, which is healthy and easy to recreate at home. Home cooking is not only centered on the happiness and health of the family, but is also nourishing and easy to prepare. Come experience the power of this tradition. Experience is the best souvenir. Other things to note All you need to bring is your appetite. Feel free to take as many photos and videos as you wish during the class. Let me know of any dietary restrictions in advance.

You will make cute sushi in a typical Japanese home kitchen. Sushi is a rolled sushi with a cute pattern. The moment you cut it, you will be impressed. Patterns include animals and flowers... You can choose the course from 2 patterns according to your schedule. One type of sushi per person. ① Everyone make sushi with same pattern. Tasting after production (with miso soup and dessert) ② Make 2 types of sushi together All sushi is taken home without tasting after making (with dessert). I will give you a sushi recipe so you can easily make the same at home.

This is a short version of "Kyoto Insider Sake Experience". This 1.5 hours experience focus on our popular Sake Tasting & Food Pairing session for you to understand different sake categories. (If you would like to see history, brewing process, deep culture of Japanese sake breweries, please join the full tour of "Kyoto Insider Sake Experience" which includes a brewery visit.) Join this 1.5H experience first, and you can explore local sake breweries or restaurants in Fushimi sake district with knowledge your earned! ・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 in Kyoto. Join this experience at the beginning of your trip in Japan! Other things to note ・If your group has more people than what it shows on availability, please feel free to contact us. ・Recommended to have your lunch or brunch prior to the tour. ・Guests must be at least 20 years old

Don't you think that it would be wonderful to make sushi at home? At first, Yumiko showes and explains all Japanese seasonings. Next you will make tamagoyaki or Japanese omelette. And then you make two different popular styles of sushi: nigirizushi and makizushi. You can learn some useful skills as well as sushi history. I bet you enjoy two different ways of making sushi. I think you can hold a happy sushi party when you go back home. ( We have vegetarian and vegan friendly menus. We try to meet your needs as much as we can. Feel free to make your request. ) In the end of this course, Yumiko will serve a bowl of matcha or powdered green tea with Japanese sweet. If you have enough time, you can make a bowl of match by yourself :-) Why don’t you try it?! Note: if you are allergic to some foods, please let me know.

NO CAP! Top rated Japan night life here where even close enough from Kyoto ! (Beware, SEO is not based on actual rating.) "Let's get away from TOURIST TRAP like Doutonbori/Namba area and dive into deep local side ! Please read detailed guest review to get to know more about my tour! Experience of this bar crawl will walk around deep side of Osaka, If you’re looking for "off the beaten path" munchies experience beyond Namba or Dotonbori area in Osaka, HERE is for YOU who want to glimpse what a real local night life is. Let me take you to three SPECIAL standing bars which are originally opened as "liquor store" turned out to be a "Tapas Bar". Great things that we will have quality food/drinks as very reasonable price! You will encounter a bunch of flavorful food/drinks surrounded by full of local. You will be fit in well to local life without language barrier. I'll order my favorite taste which something "adventurous" and Japanese mom's cooking, sure fire food like seasonal sashimi, variety of meat and veggies. You can buy a bottle in order to have your souvenir! Let's enjoy the night out together like a local. besides, I would like to talk about culture differences! I’m music, movies and nature lover. Other things to note Food and drinks are NOT included in the tour fee. Average cost is about 6000 Yen in TOTAL 3 restaurant. Vegetarian friendly! LGBTQ friendly!

Please find out this tour on IG #travel.japan_together Let's enjoy bar hopping tour at Kyoto city center!! We're exploring "Kawaramachi" and "Kiyamachi" areas, where local Kyoto people enjoy drinking. We will take you to real local bar and izakaya, difficult to find for foreigners. Also take you to some deep & hidden places you never know. This experience is not just for local foods and drinks, give you the opportunity to connect with local people. Cannot wait to show you guys around my city!! We will eat during the tour, so you don't need to eat before the tour. Let's enjoy food and drink like local! If you have special request related to place, food, date and so on, we can organize the tour up to your requests. ＜What's included＞ ○ 3 hours with a local guide ○ Admission fee is free ✖️ Alcoholic Beverages ✖️ Dinner ※We split the total amount, and 99 yen or less will be rounded up to make accounting smoother. ※If you have any dietary restrictions, please let us know in advance.

古都日本京都体验抹茶道文化 您可通过预约直接到店参与茶道体验，享受60分钟服务，潜心体验独特的日本文化之旅。在客人和我们的其他客人预约时间允许的情况下，还可以继续享受跟由佳老师喝茶交流。 在暗香庵的茶道体验，先从缓解您旅途中的疲劳开始，一边品尝由佳老师泡的迎客茶，一边畅谈茶道及其他各种。之后移动到另一层的抹茶茶室，在观赏老师打制的淡抹茶同时，还可以品尝抹茶及美味的和果子。这时候最好能够仔细观察老师的点茶动作，要问为什么的话，因为之后您将要亲自上阵，体验点茶中关键的环节。不过您不必担心，这时候老师会在您身边辅导和讲解，让您充分体验【点日本抹茶】的乐趣。 通过体验了解抹茶道文化渊源直接参与互动，能感受到的事物和那些无法亲身体会的部分。同时再让我们分享那些目所能的及心中感受的 比如“日本人是怎样生活的呢？”，“日本文化是怎么形成的呢？”等。通过抹茶道的体验能够让双方在不同文化的基础上，在交流的过程中做到拉进心灵的距离，暗香庵抹茶道体验的最大特点。 最后静下心来专注品尝自己打制的那份包含着日本深厚底蕴文化的抹茶来结束本次愉快的体验。 其他注意事项 除新年期间（12月31日-1月3日）外，体验活动全年对外开放，请按下列时间段预约体验。因每日体验活动满员的场合，将无法正常参加，所以请提前和我们联系。另，若预定日期或时间段满员的场合，会需要麻烦您变更时间，敬请谅解。

Please find out this tour on IG #travel.japan_together Bar hopping tour at Dotonbori & Uranamba area. "Uranamba" is the area many local Osaka people enjoy drinking. We will take you to real local bar and izakaya, difficult to find for foreigners. Also take you to some deep & hidden places you never know. This experience is not just for local foods and drinks, give you the opportunity to connect with local people. Cannot wait to show you guys around my city!! We will eat during the tour, so you don't need to eat before the tour. Let's enjoy food and drink like local! If you have special request related to place, food, date and so on, we can organize the tour up to your requests. ＜What's included＞ ○ 3 hours with a local guide ○ Admission fee is free ✖️ Alcoholic Beverages ✖️ Dinner ※We split the total amount, and 99 yen or less will be rounded up to make accounting smoother. ※If you have any dietary restrictions, please let us know in advance.

Don’t get caught standing in a crowd of tourists trying to get a good photo. We provide a personal hiking experience. This is the ONLY tour at Fushimi Inari which goes off paved paths, onto actual forest trails. We know of hidden bamboo groves and beautiful evergreens around Fushimi Inari Shrine. Local trails lead us to the main shrine with thousands of red torii gates, and we know of secluded trails that lead to old and hidden alters. We will begin at Tofukuji Station and wander into a quiet neighborhood, visiting small shrines on the way to the mountain. Then take a trail to see a wonderful bamboo grove, and connect to the main path filled with the famous vermilion torii gates. We will reach the summit of the mountain, which is covered in the ​shrine alters and then venture back down the mountain on a forested trail, visiting smaller shrines on the way to another bamboo grove. This will lead us to the most famous area of Fushimi Inari, perfect for a memorable photo. We will finish at the main shrine at the base of the mountain, where you can enjoy some local street food before you continue your adventure in the wonderful city of Kyoto. Please understand that this is a hike, not a normal walk, so it will require some effort. We will not recommend joining if you have trouble walking or not in a good condition.

Welcome to Kyoto, Japan! Let’s dive into and discover Kyoto's kaleidoscope of sights and sounds. Explore as many as 12 attractions in the city on this full day tour. We take you to the must-see sights and also show you the hidden gems of each location. Let’s stroll the city on foot and by metro like a local for the day. Transportation and the street in the area are very complicated, even for the Japanese. However, all our guides were born and raised in Japan, have lived for a long time close to the area, and are well-trained expert locals. So, we can take you to so many places, at the best time, within a limited timeframe. We recommend you join our tour on your first day in Kyoto. Because, you can learn not only about sights, but also about Japanese history, culture, society, ways of thinking, values and even about local etiquette, how to take public transportations, our everyday life. But above all, the best part of travelling is good food. This tour will take you to some of the best-known restaurants you should not miss when you are in the area, as well as hidden gems recommended by locals. 【Places to visit】 JR Saga-Arashiyama station at 8:50 Arashiyama, Randen Tram Line, Ryoan-ji Temple, Sushi-go-round (lunch, Ramen, Kara-Age, Beer), Kinkakuji Temple, Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kiyomizu-zaka slope, Kiyomizu Temple, Sanneizaka, Yasaka Pagoda, Gion area, Gion shopping street

Recently matcha green tea has become very popular all around the world. As you may 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 matcha. 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". We think you will enjoy the quiet and serene atmosphere. And now 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!! Other things to note * Please arrive on time. We cannot allow latecomers to join a session once it has started. * The average number of participants is 6-7 people, but please note the maximum count is 12 people.

In this 120-minute activity, you will wear the proper training gear and hold real katana swords to train just like the samurai did. The experience of handling a katana correctly and cutting through objects will be something you will never forget. The content of this experience 1. Getting dressed in the training gear 2. Learning how to draw and sheath the katana safely 3. Learning how to swing the katana correctly 4. Cutting rolled tatami mats with a real katana 5. Watching the master's katana performance Why Choose Us 1. An instructor with 20+ years of training Many facilities have undertrained instructors who can only teach tourists. Your instructor here has over 100 students nationwide and over 20 years of training experience. 2. The venue is a real dojo We are not a tourist spot but a real dojo where more than 20 students train regularly. 3. Everything is interpreted in English perfectly Shogo from the YouTube “Let’s ask Shogo (1.7M subs)”, who is a student of this dojo himself, will interpret everything in English perfectly.

Kintsugi is a sustainable repairing method for ceramics, woods and glasses, which allows you to reuse the broken piece after the repair as all the materials I use are natural and safe for body. Once it is repaired, it lasts decades. Usually it takes at least 1 month to repair a piece, due to the drying process of natural materials that we use for this repair, but in this experience you will see whole the procedure of Kintsugi in 2 hours step by step by practicing with pieces belong to the studio. You will learn: - What Kintsugi is, its history - Which materials are used - Preparation and application of Glue - Preparation and application of Paste - Sanding - Waterproof coverage - Decoration with gold: You will practice the gold decoration part on a little souvenir and take it home **Please note that you won't be able to bring nor repair your own piece. **I accept up to 4 people in a session as the studio is tiny. This demonstration will help you to deepen the knowledge of not only Japanese repairing method but also our idea of finding beauty in broken, repair and reuse pieces. This is such a sustainable way to live. (this is my personal opinion: Kintsugi really helps you to find a peaceful place inside you during the work)

First, choosing a kimono ♫ From among our collection, choose your favorite kimono. After deciding on your kimono, it is time for accessories!From obi to bags to other various accessories, you create your own unique kimono style! Our staff will help advise you on kimono styling and assist you in choosing the perfect accessories for your kimono!Hair-styling is free! Hair accessories are also free! I also gift you with a pair of tabi, or special socks to wear with kimono, as a memory of your trip!(October through May only) I conduct all hair-styling and kimono-dressing in a private room, so you will be able to relax and enjoy your privacy while getting ready.From choosing your kimono and obi to personal recommendations of the best places to visit in Kyoto, our staff will help advise you on where and how to go. After everything is done, it`s finally time to explore the streets of Kyoto!I ask that you return your kimono by 17:00. During the summer months, I will prepare Yukata. There are also men's kimonos and kimonos / yukatas for children over 4 years old. Enjoy the city of Kyoto with your family. Fitting+hair styling takes approximately 20~30 minutes per person. After styling, you are free to explore Kyoto! ＊As makeup is not included, please do it yourself. We are unable to dress pregnant women for health and safety reasons.

【Drink, appetizer, and course dinner are included】 Enjoy the way locals eat and hear stories about Kyoto from the locals. This combines dining and sightseeing, led in English by a local guide. 【Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available. Please inform us IN ADVANCE.】 【No dress code. Anyone 16 or older is welcome. 13-15-year-olds can only join private tours.】 First, we will start at a traditional Kyoto house! One drink and a light meal are included here. Drink: Local craft beer, sake from Kyoto, non-alcoholic beverages, etc. Food: Appetizers from local restaurants. This bar itself is a beautiful former Geisha house, so the guide will conduct a house tour of the place. Next, enjoy the beautiful Gion area at night. This part involves a walking tour of Geishas. What does a Geisha actually do? Why is Gion so famous and prestigious? The second restaurant offers a course dinner. While sharing a table with other guests and the guide, we will indulge in modern and traditional Japanese cuisine. Drink: one drink in the first place is included. Food: Japanese cuisine (e.g., tofu salad, seasonal vegetables, Wagyu beef, tempura, sashimi, teriyaki) ※Not always the same menu. Our guide team members are all foodies... not only eating with you, but they will also share information about local restaurants. And Enjoy a dessert in the end ... come hungry!

This is a 3-hour 30-minute hiking lead by locals. Soba noodle Lunch is included. You will experience the holy mountain of Fushimi through an alternative off-beaten path. This experience includes: 1) Sightseeing of the main shrine and thousands of red gates, with an explanation of their history and cultural background. 2) Easy walking through a peaceful bamboo and cedar tree forest path, visiting authentic holy spots (worship stones & waterfall) and a factory. 3) Going up a forest route to the summit shrine (20 min). The summit is 233m high, and I will show you around the shrine. 4) Photo-shooting part. On the way down, I will show you lots of photogenic spots that are usually less crowded. 5) Snack & drink, and the breathtaking panorama view of Kyoto city from the viewpoint. 6) Lunch at the best soba restaurant. Vegan options are available but tell us IN ADVANCE. Other things to note: Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes, and bring a hands-free backpack for hiking. The paths are well-organized, but you will go up/down some stairs. The time schedule may differ depending on your walking speed.

You can learn deeply about "SAMURAI" through this experience. Learn about kendo and swords. Wear proper training gear and wield a real sword like a samurai. The experience of handling a sword correctly and cutting things will be an unforgettable experience for the rest of your life. This experience includes: 1. Learn the basics of kendo 2. Practice kendo techniques with special uniforms and equipment,take photos and videos as you like 3. Learn to use a real Japanese sword 4. Cutting rolled tatami mats with a real sword Our client's teacher, Kengo is a skilled Kendo player who started Kendo at the age of 3 and won 3rd place in the Japan tournament. I am very confident in my Kendo skills and knowledge. You can learn about the culture of the Samurai through this experience. The main event of the experience is cutting tatami mats using a Japanese sword. Please rest assured that Kengo will provide careful guidance. We will also be happy to help with video and photo shoots. If you have any questions about the experience, please feel free to contact us. This facility is not a gymnasium, so strenuous exercise is not possible. Instead, you can enjoy beautiful gardens and historic buildings. Children under the age of 15 are not allowed to use real swords in this 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.

*READ DESC BEFORE BOOKING!!! thank you^^ This photoshoot experience is only designed for 2 person (couple) or more - Please directly book for 2 guest (book 2/2) and you will get around 40 photos but depending on our vibe, sometimes you will get more and more than 40 photos, like 60 or more so please do maximum (do not get tired, good outfit, positive mind), impress me. - I direct pose you no need to worry, It does not matter you are photogenic or not. you pay me to do the best shot I do my best. - 1 person booking is not allowed, this experience is only for a couple and family - experience will going for less than 1 hour not as it mentioned. So this experience is good for shy or someone who does not like to be in front of camera for long time. But you can tell me to extend if you want! - If you want to wear kimono, you need to book directly with them. Ask me for recommendation for english speaker friendly kimono rental, BUT I am not responsible nor helping anything between you and kimono rental. if you have anything to ask, feel free to ask me.

This is an excellent chance for visitors to get a firsthand look into the world of the samurai. Get a glimpse into the philosophies of bushido, the way of the warrior, and try your hand at wielding a real katana. Afterwards, practice some inward reflection with Zen meditation, used by the samurai to calm their minds during battle. -Form Practice- Before being given a real blade it is important to master the basics. We will begin our training using wooden practice swords and instruct you on the proper grip, posture, and form. -A Real Katana (Japanese sword)- After learning the basics, the next step is to wield a real katana, and use it to cut though a goza mat. We will place this target on a special stand and you can put your sword skills to the test. -Zen (meditation)- The course wraps up with an experience of Zen meditation. Through this deep meditation, you will be able to dissipate some of the excitement from practicing with the sword, and also learn ways in which Zen meditation can assist you in your daily life. -Other things to note- * You are allowed to take photos and videos anytime anywhere during the experience. * We do offer private bookings, please contact us through our website.

Renewal open!! An even more convenient location. Try it once when you come to Kyoto! You are free to explore until ８pm with kimono. There are many places in Kyoto that are suitable for kimono. And it is a city that is kind to people who wear kimono. Please choose your favorite kimono. I will get you dressed in kimono carefully. The host is a kimono teacher, so don't worry. You will be excited while dress up in kimono. You will be surprised at the beauty of your kimono. Let's make a wonderful kimono style just for you! Hair arrangement fee is free now. You can attach as many hair accessories as you like. Once you have a great kimono, take a picture! We prepared a red parasol for women and a ninja sword for men. Enjoy your trip to Kyoto! Located in the center of Kyoto city, you can reach Kiyomizu-dera Temple to the east, Arashiyama to the west, Kinkaku-ji Temple to the north, and Fushimi Inari Shrine to the south, all within 30 minutes. Nearby are the World Heritage Site Nijo Castle, Toji Temple, Gion where you might see maiko dancers, and Nishiki Market, popular for its food. Although it is in the center of Kyoto City, it is not in a busy area, so it is not too crowded and it is convenient to go anywhere. The reservation frame is the time zone for dressing. If there are many people, please book a continuous time zone.

First of all this district is located in Kyoto, and no transfer once you get on train from JR Kyoto station. Are you a green tea lover? Then join us on this Tour! On this tour, you will be exploring Uji, a beautiful historic district that is often affectionately known as a tea haven for tea lovers and connoisseurs. As we stroll around Uji, you will be introduced to many interesting and fun facts about the origins of tea, and the art of tea ceremony. Here you will get a chance to taste their delicious matcha rice cake skewers, made using pure, rich matcha powder that is sure to tantalize your taste buds! For lunch, we will be stopping by a famous tea shop, to enjoy pescetarian meal with "chasoba", green tea soba noodles. After lunch we will get to experience tea leaf grinding to make matcha powder, and learn how to whisk a bowl of matcha, and next we will get to experience an authentic Japanese tea ceremony at a traditional tea house. , will visit tea fields, and will even pay a visit to some of Japan's oldest shrines, which Uji is home to, to tea fields which has been growing tea since more than 400 years, and to tea farmer's shop to taste Uji tea!! JR Uji station is Nara line at JR Kyoto station. 10 min walk from Keihan Uji station.

First, please kindly inform me of your preferred dress code, whether it be kimono attire or casual wear. If you would like any recommendations for kimono, feel free to let me know. Then, let's choose a location together. Please inform me of your preferences, and I'll provide you with some recommendations. Some of the options available are: 1. Kyoto featured streets/ shrines tour in Gion district with kimono dress (Most Recommended). 2. Quiet indoor tour in a traditional temple (inquiry needed). 3. Seasonal flower viewing spots such as cherry blossoms, maple leaves, sunflowers, or hydrangeas. Finally, I will take you to our destination for a personalized photoshoot session. We'll discuss your preferred style in between to ensure it's integrated into the experience. This session includes: ・150+ high-quality photos in JPEG format (delivery within 24 hours). ・10 high-resolution edited photos (delivery within 10-14 days). Note: ・Kimono recommendations & booking upon request. ・Transportation can be arranged from the kimono rental to our agreed photoshoot spot. ・I offer a range of props including Japanese-style fans, umbrella, sword etc. ・Session extensions are available at an additional charge. ・In the event of rainy weather, we can either reschedule or shoot in Japanese paper umbrella.

Ramen and gyoza are some of the most popular foods in Japan, not only for natives, but for tourists as well. But sometimes these foods can be too heavy or not vegan- and halal-friendly. I think everyone should have a chance to enjoy Japanese cuisine, so I developed a healthy recipe compatible with vegan and halal diets. After meeting at Cora Coffee I, we'll move to my private kitchen. We'll start out our class with a lecture about Japanese cuisine and lifestyle. Then we'll start cooking two different kinds of ramen broth, along with ramen and gyoza made from all-natural ingredients and seasonings, using my original recipe, which is healthy and easy to recreate at home. Home cooking is not only centered on the happiness and health of the family, but is also nourishing and easy to prepare. Come experience the power of this tradition. Experience is the best souvenir. Other things to note All you need to bring is your appetite. Feel free to take as many photos and videos as you wish during the class. Let me know of any dietary restrictions in advance.

I invite you to enter my atelier normally not accessible. A local fluent translator will help me in explaining details about wagashi ingredients, motifs, and technique! First you will learn about basic ingredients, materials and tools for making wagashi using visual chart, and I will demonstrate the basic skills step by step for you to follow and do the same way by modelling, moulding, and shaping your own Japanese sweet. You can learn not only the basic skills of making, but also the beauty of Japanese traditional colours used and how I express seasons in the design of the "sweets". Don't worry, you can take your time at your own pace, and focus on getting inspiration and enjoying the making! When some difficult techniques needed, of course I will help you.　:-)　 Also, you can ask me to take photos of your making as you have to keep your hands clean! Making will be about 40 minutes, and when finished, you will have a matcha tea time to taste your own wagashi. We can pack the remaining wagashi to go,of course! Ingredients are red beans(azuki), white kidney beans, sugar, yam potato, agar, and edible colors from vegetables and plants. Sometimes I may use egg yolk or rice powder, which I can avoid if you ask me in advance. (More than 15minutes late arrival may be treated as cancelled or subject to additional charges.)