Private Nishijin Weaving & Tea Walk

Private Nishijin Weaving & Tea Walk

Private Nishijin Weaving & Tea Walk

Walk Nishijin, discover weaving and tea, then enjoy a private ceremony—all with your own group.

Explore two of Kyoto's great traditions: visit working Nishijin looms and the world of tea utensils, then whisk premium matcha in a private tea ceremony at JURAKU, a 150-year-old machiya. Approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes.

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Private Tour

A private guided walk through Nishijin's weaving and tea culture, reserved for your group only.

Duration2 hr 45 min
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Your Experience

STEP 1

Meet Your Guide at Imadegawa

Meet your English-speaking guide at Imadegawa Subway Station, Exit 2, in front of CoCo Ichibanya.

STEP 2

Walk Nishijin and Discover Tea

Walk Ogawa Street and visit a tea museum with seasonal and permanent exhibitions on tea ceremony and tea utensils.

STEP 3

Visit a Working Nishijin Weaving Workshop

Step into a working Nishijin textile workshop and see how these celebrated textiles are woven.

STEP 4

Private Tea Ceremony at JURAKU

At the 150-year-old machiya JURAKU, taste seasonal plant-based sweets and whisk your own bowl of premium matcha.

STEP 5

Take the Neighbourhood Further

Receive a map for further exploring and a commemorative photo of your day.

Highlights

A fully private guided walk in Nishijin with an English-speaking guide

Admission to the weaving workshop and tea museum, approximately ¥2,000 per person

A private tea ceremony in JURAKU's 150-year-old machiya

Premium matcha preparation with seasonal plant-based sweets

A Nishijin neighbourhood map and commemorative photo