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About Sakura Class

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?

plan description

Plan Description

The tea ceremony is known throughout the world as a comprehensive Japanese art form.
It is a compilation of so many wonderful aspects of Japanese culture, such as flowers, vessels, axes, incense, and kimonos, all of which are integrated into one.
Many people may have many concerns such as not being comfortable sitting on the floor in a tea ceremony room, being embarrassed because they do not know the etiquette, or wondering if there are strict rules.
At Sakura Japanese Culture Experience Class, we keep the number of participants small, so even first-timers can participate without feeling stressed.
The history of tea ceremony and matcha, tea utensils, etiquette, and many other things change from season to season, so we will explain each time and answer your questions as much as possible.
Many of our students come to Kyoto every time they visit Japan or from their hometowns in Osaka or Kyoto because they do not have time to attend weekly practice or because there is no teacher nearby.
For those who say they are not comfortable sitting on the floor, we offer the experience in the taterei style (using a chair and table).
It is a moment in your busy daily life when you can sit down for a moment and reflect on your life.
When you make a cup of tea and face yourself, you may naturally become calmer.
and become aware of the beauty of Japan's four seasons.
Please come and experience the heart of the tea ceremony.

To all participants

Kimono rental is not included, but we will introduce you to nearby stores.
Children under 10 years old are not allowed to participate.
Casual attire is acceptable.
Bare feet are not allowed, so please wear socks.
Kyoto Support Coupon can be used. (Please check in advance).
We look forward to seeing you there.

Please choose from the following courses

TEA CEREMONY

Tea ceremony experience

You can experience how to have tea at a tea ceremony and how to make tea.

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PRIVATE TEA CEREMONY

Private Tea Ceremony

Let's experience the tea ceremony while relaxing in a private charter on a special day.

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KOICHA (Thick tea) TEA CEREMONY

Chakai Experience

Experience Koicha (thick tea) and Usucha (thin tea) tea ceremonies

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English private tea ceremony experience

Chaji Experience

Shortened course of 2.5 hours with Shokado bento, Koicha (thick tea) and main sweets, Usucha (thin tea) and dried sweets.

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English private tea ceremony experience

Cha Kaiseki Experience

Full-course Kaiseki (chakaiseki, thick tea and main sweets, thin tea and dried sweets) takes 4.5 hours.

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Hospitality at Ichirinan

Design of Ichirinan

Ichirinan(一輪庵)

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.

Yamasho

Natatami middle plate

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.

Yamasho

Yamasho

Tea garden

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.

Ikeuchi Japanese garden materials

Takehira Shoten

Bamboo Bamboo

Bamboo is procured from Takehira Shoten, a long-established Takehira bamboo wholesaler in Kyoto.

Takehei Shoten

Matcha bowl

Matcha bowl

For matcha tea bowls, we have a large selection of tea bowls from the Myoken kiln (Imaoka Myoken/Imaoka Miyako).

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tools

Tea flowers and utensils

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.

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sweets

Sweets

Sweets are served by long-established Kyoto sweets such as "Kyogashi Kamehiroyasu", "Kyogashi Tawaraya Yoshitomi", and "Nijo Wakasaya".

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Matcha

Matcha

We use matcha from long-established Kyoto stores such as "Uji Marukyu Oyamaen", "Ryuouen Chaho", and "Ippodo Chaho".

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History of media introduction

KBS Kyoto

The media introduction

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.

Introduction to the media/Request for coverage

About Sakura

Someimura

About SAKURA

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.