Self-driving in Gifu, Japan is so easy ~ Tea Ceremony Experience & Geisha Dance Seat Game Experience & Gujo Shiratori Dance Experience (car rental not included)
- Experience the traditional Japanese tea ceremony at Gokurakuji Temple built by Oda Nobunaga's Rakuchi Rakuza
- Meet traditional performing arts and gorgeous seat-based gaming experiences at Gero Gassho Village
- Experience the Gujo Shiratori Dance with a 400-year-old history from Hakusan culture with a Japanese dance professional
- It’s so convenient to rent a car and experience Gifu’s traditional art ~ Check here for a self-driving tour in Nagoya! !
Cultural Experiences
| Transportation method | Get there on your own |
| Location | Indoor |
| Experience type | Art, Dance class |
| Cultural experience type | Japanese tea ceremony, Maiko/Oiran experience, Japanese traditional dance |
Product Info
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Japanese traditional art experience in Gifu, Japan
Kek Lok Si Tea Ceremony Experience:
Experience a traditional Japanese tea ceremony at the Gokurakuji Temple built by Oda Nobunaga's Rakuchi Rakuza.
In the spacious hall of Gokurakuji Temple, you can appreciate the tea-making techniques supervised by the craftsmen using traditional charcoal fires, listen to the tea ceremony, and taste the authentic Japanese matcha. You can also experience brewing matcha yourself and compare the different flavors of the matcha you brewed yourself and the matcha made by the craftsmen.
Experience process: (time required: about 90 minutes)
- Gathering at Kek Lok Si Temple
- Instructions for the craftsman's tea ceremony
- Tea ceremony demonstration by a craftsman + tasting of Japanese wagashi refreshments
- Enjoy matcha brewed by craftsmen
- Experience charcoal fire brewing matcha yourself
- Taste your own matcha tea
- Take commemorative photos with the craftsmen
- Disband
Gero Gassho Village meets traditional performing arts and gorgeous seat-based gaming experience:
In order to inherit and preserve the geisha culture of Gero Gassho Village, Gero Gassho Village built a performance hall in the village so that tourists coming to Gero Gassho Village can enjoy traditional geisha performances. After enjoying the geisha dance performance, you can experience the lively "Zashiki Game" at the traditional Japanese banquet with the geisha.
Experience process: (time required: about 40 minutes)
- Gather at the entrance of Gero Onsen Gassho Village at 13:00 and head to the geisha performance venue
- 13:05-13:15 Enjoy the geisha dance performance
- 13:15-13:35 Experience Zashiki games with geishas
- 13:35-13:45 Take commemorative photos with geishas
- Disbanded at 13:45 - Free to visit Gero Hot Spring Gassho Village
Experience the Shiratori Dance at Gunjo Shiratori:
Hakusan, together with Mount Fuji and Tateyama, are listed as Japan's Sanreiyama Mountains. The Gujo Shiratori Dance, which has a 400-year history, is inherited from the Hakusan culture. Come to the immersive Shiratori Dance venue "Seei" and experience the traditional Shiratori dance taught by dance masters. After the dance experience of Shiratori Dance, you can wear a traditional yukata of Shiratori Dance and take photos with the dancers.
Experience process: (time required: about 40 minutes)
13:00 Meet at Qingryu no Sato SHIROTORI
13:00-13:10 Watch the Gujo White Bird Dance video and listen to demonstrations by dance professionals
13:10-13:30 Experience Gujo White Bird Dance under the leadership of a dance professional
13:30-13:40 Wear Shiratori Mai traditional yukata and take photos with the dancers - Dismissed
Kekurakuji Temple Tea Ceremony Experience (time required: about 90 minutes)
Appreciate the craftsmanship of making tea using traditional charcoal fire
Taste authentic Japanese matcha
Meet traditional performing arts and a gorgeous seat-based game experience at Gero Gassho Village (time required: about 40 minutes)
Gorgeous seat-based gaming experience
Experience the White Bird Dance at Gujo Shiratori (time required: about 40 minutes)
Important Info
Includes/Excludes
Reminders
In the event of inclement weather such as typhoons or snowstorms, a decision on whether to cancel the tour will be made 1 day(s) before departure (local time 18:00). Notifications will then be sent via email
Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before the experience time. In order to avoid delaying passengers who have made reservations later, please note that no refunds or rescheduling will be allowed if you are late.
You need to go to the meeting point by yourself 10 minutes before the experience time. Fixed-point pick-up service is not available.
Kekurakuji Tea Ceremony Experience: Please slip on your slippers when entering the tea room, and take off necklaces and other accessories before entering the tea room.
Kokurakuji Tea Ceremony Experience: Japanese-style wagashi tea is included. If there are any inedible ingredients such as allergens, please be sure to note them in the remarks column when making a reservation. Ingredients cannot be changed temporarily on the day.
Kek Lok Si Tea Ceremony Experience: Tea ceremony experience is not available for children under 6 years old, please do not make a reservation.
Kokurakuji Temple Tea Ceremony Experience: The picture is for reference only. The tea ceremony experience does not include the kimono experience.
Kek Lok Si Tea Ceremony Experience: Please note the time period you plan to reserve in the remarks column, and provide the date and time period you can experience if you cannot make a reservation, so that the facility can recommend available time periods for you.
Kekurakuji Tea Ceremony Experience: Please pay attention to the instructions of the masters during the experience and pay attention to the charcoal fire. If you are injured due to not listening to the instructions, you will be responsible for it. Please be informed.
Meet traditional performing arts and a gorgeous seating experience at Gero Gassho Village: Please wear light and comfortable clothing to experience.
Experience the Shiratori Dance at Gujo Shiratori: Please wear clothing that is light and easy to move around. Please do not wear high heels or other clothing that is difficult to dance with.
Each experience is taught by Japanese craftsmen, and only Japanese can be used for communication, and translation software is used on-site for language communication.
Each experience is an independent reservation. Please set up separate orders for the experience items you want to carry out.
How to Redeem Your Voucher
How to Use Your Voucher
- Please present the e-voucher on-site
Voucher Redemption Period
- The voucher must be redeemed on the selected date and within operating hours; Invalid after expiration
Experience Location
Location Name: Kek Lok Si Tea Ceremony Experience
Address: 〒500ｰ8043 1-34 Inaba-dori, Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture Gikuraji Temple
Please note the expected reservation period in the remarks column, and provide the date and time period when you can experience the experience if it is not possible to make an appointment, so that the facility can recommend available reservation periods to you.
Location Name: Gero Gassho Village meets traditional performing arts and a gorgeous seat-based game experience
Address: 〒509-2202 Mori 2369 Gassho Village, Gero City, Gifu Prefecture
Location Name: Experience the White Bird Dance at Gujo Shiratori
Address: 693-2 Mikako-ryo, Shiratori Town, Gunjo Station, Clear River StationCancellation Policy
- Cancellations 6 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free
- For cancellations made 3 to 5 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 20% will apply
- For cancellations made 1 to 2 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 50% will apply
- Cancellation is not allowed between 0–0 days from the selected date. Orders cannot be canceled or modified, and refunds will not be granted.
- 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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