Experience fee, matcha tea, Japanese sweets fee, reservation fee, consumption tax

Cancellations 2 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free；For cancellations made 1 to 1 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 20% will apply；For cancellations made 0 to 0 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 50% will apply；Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once the cancellation is confirmed, you will receive your refund within 14 working days.

Participant age: 6 to 100 years old；What to wear and bring: Nothing in particular.；Required time: 30 minutes；Minimum number of participants: 1 person

[Kyoto, near Kyoto Gyoen] A casual cultural experience: experience dry landscape gardening (kisansui) and enjoy matcha tea and Japanese sweets in a Kyoto townhouse

Name: [Kyoto, near Kyoto Gyoen] A casual cultural experience: experience dry landscape gardening (kisansui) and enjoy matcha tea and Japanese sweets in a Kyoto townhouse
SKU: 559743

Japan-Kyoto Imperial Palace , Kansai , Kyoto , Kawaramachi , Karasuma , Omiya , Kyoto City

Booking confirmed within 1 working day(s)

Duration:1 hour(s)

Guided language: English / 日本語

Free cancellation 2 day(s) prior to experience date

Experience dry landscape gardening (kisansui)
Matcha and Japanese sweets experience
Experience Kyoto Machiya and Pottery Gallery

[5% App discount] Code: APP5OFF , HK: APP15HK

Package Options

Cultural Experiences

Activity time	Morning, Afternoon
Location	Indoor, Outdoor
Activity level	Beginner
Experience type	Ceramics, Art
Cuisine type	Japanese cuisine, Wagashi (Japanese sweets)
Additional service & facility	Barrier free
Minimum participant requirement	1 traveler
Cultural experience type	Japanese tea ceremony, Traditional culture experience

Product Info

The content of this product is provided by machine translation and may not reflect the actual information, please take this into consideration before booking.

This plan allows you to experience making tableware modeled after dry landscape gardens, and savor matcha from Ippodo and Japanese sweets from Senbon Tamajuken at "Ninshu Tableware Gallery & Matcha Shop," produced by a pottery manufacturer that is a purveyor to the World Heritage Site, Ninna-ji Temple, Kyoto. Located in a renovated Kyoto townhouse that is over 100 years old, this shop offers a casual experience of Kyoto culture, including handmade pottery, Kyoto townhouses, matcha, Japanese sweets, and dry landscape gardens.
Experience dry landscape gardening (kisansui)
We have prepared a dry landscape garden space in a small courtyard garden just beyond the high-ceilinged firebox, a feature of Kyoto machiya houses. There, you can enjoy the unique Jinshu utensil landscape garden experience, where you create your own design by drawing sand patterns with a special rake and placing vessels. You can also use seasonal flowers and accessories to create designs, so you can create any shape you like. There are no special rules, so please feel free to try it out.
Matcha and Japanese sweets experience
Choose your favorite matcha bowl from 12 different colorful bowls, and our staff will prepare your matcha at the counter. You can also watch the staff prepare the tea right in front of you. Please enjoy Ippodo's matcha and seasonal Japanese sweets from Senbon Tamajuken in your favorite bowl.
Experience Kyoto Machiya and Pottery Gallery
The store, which retains the atmosphere of a Kyoto townhouse, has many exhibits that allow you to feel the history, such as newspapers from 90 years ago.In addition, the tableware gallery maintains the tradition of being a supplier to the World Heritage Site Ninna-ji Temple, and offers a colorful range of dishwasher and microwave safe tableware that you can purchase as souvenirs.

Purchase Notice

Questions about booking:

Question 1: If there are any additional participants in addition to the number of people booked, such as children who cannot drink matcha, please let us know the number.

Regarding cancellation of the event:

Although the garden is covered, it is outdoors, so the tour will proceed in light rain, but will be cancelled if there is a risk of guests getting wet, such as heavy rain.

Please note the following when participating in this course:

●Since the Karesansui (Utsuwa Sansui) is designed so that everyone can enjoy the same space, if it gets crowded, please take turns enjoying it. ●If there are any delays without prior notice, your reservation will be canceled 10 minutes after the start. ●The store is barrier-free, so wheelchairs and strollers are welcome, but please note that there are some passageways that are 60cm wide. ●Please refrain from bringing in large luggage. ●We cannot be held responsible for any trouble between customers. ●Please contact us if you wish to reserve the entire store. ●Children who cannot drink matcha can participate free of charge, but please let us know the total number of people when making your reservation.

Other important points to note:

● It is okay to take and post images and videos for personal use, but please refrain from taking photos of staff. ● Taking images and videos, reusing, or monopolizing them for commercial purposes is prohibited. If you wish to use them for commercial purposes, please apply for coverage and use in advance.

Includes/Excludes

Experience fee, matcha tea, Japanese sweets fee, reservation fee, consumption tax

Reminders

Participant age: 6 to 100 years old
What to wear and bring: Nothing in particular.
Required time: 30 minutes
Minimum number of participants: 1 person

Meeting Point

Location Name: 18-1 Fujikicho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture

Address: 18-1 Fujikicho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture

How to Get There

・Meeting time: Please arrive 5 minutes before your reservation time. <Event Times> ⚫︎Weekdays 10:30/11:00/11:30/12:00/12:30/13:00/13:30/14:00/14:30/15:00/15:30/16:00/16:30/17:00/17:30 ⚫︎Weekends and Holidays 12:00/12:30/13:00/13:30/14:00/14:30/15:00/15:30/16:00/16:30/17:00/17:30 ・Meeting place: Ninshu Tableware Gallery & Matcha Cafe

Experience Location

Location Name: 18-1 Fujikicho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture

Address: 18-1 Fujikicho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture

How to Get There

・By car: If you are coming by car, there are several hourly parking lots nearby, but please check availability before coming. ・By train: 9-minute walk from Jingu-Marutamachi Station on the Keihan Electric Railway 10-minute walk from Kyoto City Hall Station on the Tozai Subway Line 19-minute walk from Kyoto Kawaramachi Station on the Hankyu Railway ・By other means of transportation: 5-minute walk from Kyoto Gyoen National Garden 2-minute walk from Ippodo Main Store

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations 2 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free
For cancellations made 1 to 1 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 20% will apply
For cancellations made 0 to 0 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 50% will apply

NOTE

Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once the cancellation is confirmed, you will receive your refund within 14 working days.

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