Historic Kyoto Machiya Tour with Wagashi and Matcha in a Tea Room
Escape the crowds and discover a different side of Kyoto with a guided visit to Shizuhamo, a Kyoto City-designated Important Machiya near Fushimi Inari. Explore a beautifully preserved 100-year-old machiya with authentic winter and summer tea rooms, seasonal ikebana, traditional tea utensils, and a peaceful Japanese garden. A certified tea instructor will introduce distinctive features of Japanese tea culture, including the nijiriguchi entrance, ro sunken hearth, hanging kettle, stone tea mills, tea jars, and traditional mizuya preparation area. After exploring the machiya, relax in an authentic tea room and enjoy traditional wagashi sweets with a bowl of matcha. Chairs are provided, so you can comfortably experience the atmosphere of a traditional tea room without sitting on the tatami floor. This small-group experience offers an accessible and relaxed introduction to Kyoto’s historic machiya architecture and living tea culture.
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