Shared Plan
Enjoy the experience together with other guests.
Duration75 min
Adult¥6,800+
Child¥5,100+
*Prices vary by season.
Tea Ceremony
Tea Ceremony
Quietly and thoughtfully encounter authentic tea culture in a 150-year-old Kyoto machiya.
Leave the bustle of Kyoto behind and enjoy an authentic tea ceremony at JURAKU, the 150-year-old birthplace of philosopher Taichiro Kobayashi, born into a Nishijin textile family.
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Private Plan
Recommended for families with young children and guests who prefer an unhurried private experience.
Duration75 min
Adult¥30,000+ (same price for up to 4 guests)
*Prices vary by season.
Your Experience
STEP 1
Machiya Welcome
Discover the architecture of our 150-year-old machiya and the stories held within it.
STEP 2
Watch the Preparation
Observe a calm and beautiful tea preparation performed by an experienced instructor.
STEP 3
Seasonal Sweet
Enjoy a seasonal plant-based Japanese confection.
STEP 4
Whisk and Taste Matcha
Use authentic utensils and premium matcha to prepare your own bowl of tea.
STEP 5
Photos in the Tea Room
Capture a special memory in the tea room or garden.
Highlights
Instruction by tea practitioners with up to 40 years of experience, including certified Urasenke professors
Premium matcha prepared with authentic utensils and served with a seasonal plant-based wagashi
Comfortable table-and-chair seating with no need to sit on the floor, plus year-round climate control
A quiet 150-year-old Nishijin machiya and the birthplace of philosopher and art historian Taichiro Kobayashi
Customise your visit with calligraphy, sake, or umami add-on experiences
