When you come to Kyoto, it's a waste to just go sightseeing. Let's experience Japanese culture as well.
In Kyoto, the ancient capital of Japan, there are various modern and traditional things, and there are historical temples among modern buildings, and "Sakura" is there.
Sakura Japanese Culture Experience Class has various classes where you can experience Japanese culture.
Why don't you enjoy Japanese culture experience at "Sakura" in the center of sightseeing?
The Japanese tea ceremony is recognized worldwide as a comprehensive art form that embodies the essence of Japanese culture.
It integrates many beautiful elements such as flowers, tea utensils, hanging scrolls, incense, and kimono, bringing them together into a single, harmonious experience.
Some people may feel uneasy about sitting on the tatami floor, worry about not knowing the proper etiquette, or wonder if there are strict rules to follow.
At my private tea room, we keep class sizes small, creating a welcoming environment where even first-time participants can feel at ease.
Since the history of tea ceremony, matcha, tea utensils, and etiquette varies with the seasons, we provide explanations tailored to each session and answer your questions as thoroughly as possible.
Many of our guests include those who visit Kyoto repeatedly because they do not have the time for regular lessons or do not have access to a teacher nearby. We also welcome many student groups on school trips.
So far, over 8,000 guests have experienced tea ceremony in my tea room.
In 2020, I was honored to be selected as one of the top 10% hosts worldwide on Airbnb Experiences, and I also received the Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor.
During the pandemic, my tea room underwent a complete renovation, handcrafted entirely by skilled Kyoto artisans using only natural materials.
Why not take a moment from your busy daily life to sit, reflect, and reconnect with yourself?
By preparing a single bowl of matcha, you may find yourself naturally calming down and becoming more aware of the beauty of Japan’s four seasons.
I invite you to step into the world of tea and experience its heart and soul.
*Kimono rental is not included, but we will introduce you to nearby stores. *Children under 12 years old are not allowed to participate. *Please come with long trousers or skirt,naked legs makes damages in tea room. *Bare foot are not acceptable.Please come with your socks. You can purchase variety type of socks in pay.
Let's experience the tea ceremony while relaxing in a private charter on a special day.
Shortened course of 2.5 hours with Shokado bento, Koicha (thick tea) and main sweets, Usucha (thin tea) and dried sweets.
Ichirin-an is the teacher's home tea room located in the center of Kyoto city, a 4-minute walk from the main gate of Nijo Castle.
It is located within easy access from the Kyoto Imperial Palace and the Manga Museum.
The design and construction of the tea room was handled by Mr. Masaki Tachinaka of Yamasho, a tea room/sukiya architecture that has received acclaim overseas, including in France.
The tea garden was created by Mr. Akifumi Ikeuchi of Ikeuchi Japanese Garden Materials, who worked on the landscaping of the former Saga Imperial Palace Daikakuji Monzeki and Gio-ji Temple.
Bamboo is procured from Takehira Shoten, a long-established Takehira bamboo wholesaler in Kyoto.
For matcha tea bowls, we have a large selection of tea bowls from the Myoken kiln (Imaoka Myoken/Imaoka Miyako).
In the tea ceremony, the flowers and utensils change according to the season, and it is an important element to enjoy the sense of the season.
Sweets are served by long-established Kyoto sweets such as "Kyogashi Kamehiroyasu", "Kyogashi Tawaraya Yoshitomi", and "Nijo Wakasaya".
We use matcha from long-established Kyoto stores such as "Uji Marukyu Oyamaen", "Ryuouen Chaho", and "Ippodo Chaho".
Cast:
KBS Kyoto "NEWS FACE" "Kyoto Observation Diary of Okazaki Physical Education", Kyoto Sanjo Radio Cafe "Radio Machiya Juku", etc.
Lecture:
Shiraume Gakuen University, Ritsumeikan University, Graduate School of Osaka Public University, Myanmar Yangon Technological University, Chiang Mai University, other universities, domestic and foreign companies, etc.
Awards:
Tripadvisor[Traveller's choice2020][Certificate of Excellence]
Airbnb Experience "World's top class host" "Top 10% of world tourist attractions" etc.
Posted in:
Spring 2022 That's right, let's go to Kyoto・Kyoto Tourism Concierge・The Kyoto vol.8・Hong Kong tourism information page "Flyagain.la"
Activity Japan Online experience tour top page ・"Gurutabi" press letter ・"Kawakore Media" etc.
Others:
A member of the Kyoto City Tourism Association (DMO KYOTO), an MBA from the Graduate School of Osaka City University, various corporate trainings, lectures, etc.
The name "SAKURA" comes from the fact that Ihei Ito of Somei, Kamikomagome Village, Toshima County (Komagome, Toshima-ku, Tokyo), an ancestor of our president, Manabu Ito, was a developer of someiyoshino (someiyoshino) trees during the Edo period.
It is said that Tokugawa Yoshimune, the shogun of the time, personally visited "Kirishimaya Ihei" to buy azaleas and wisteria, and also enjoyed tea.
We opened "SAKURA" in the hope of providing tourists with authentic Japanese culture in Kyoto, the pride of Japan's tourist city.
We do not only offer a superficial experience of Japanese culture, but also a fun and wonderful experience for everyone, regardless of nationality, gender, age, or experience.
We hope that everyone, regardless of nationality, gender, age, or experience, will enjoy the experience and have a wonderful memory and a happy time.
