Private Machiya Tea Room & Ikebana Experience near Fushimi Inari

Description

Enjoy private access to a Kyoto City-designated Important Machiya featuring an authentic tea room and tranquil tea garden near Fushimi Inari. Guests are generally welcomed by staff upon arrival and may freely explore the historic machiya at their own pace. Inside, you can experience hands-on Japanese culture by touching traditional tea utensils, viewing rare tea room features, and enjoying simple Ikebana flower arranging using various vases. Highlights include the nijiriguchi (small tea room entrance), tsurigama (hanging kettle), stone tea mills, tea jars, and traditional mizuya preparation area rarely seen up close by visitors. Optional matcha whisking guidance by a tea ceremony instructor is also available by advance request. In rare cases when staff are unavailable, self check-in is possible using the access code sent in advance.

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Important Information

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap