Special Experiences

Weave Your Own Nishijin Brocade Tapestry at Masuya Takao in Kyoto

Warabe Jizo Japanese Buddhist Statuette Carving Experience in Yase, Kyoto

Michelin-Starred Kyoto Restaurant Tenjaku : Delight in a Private Tempura Kaiseki Course

Tea Ceremony with Seasonal Light Meal in an Authentic Tearoom in Kyoto

Private Tour of a Rock Garden in a Historic Kyoto Temple—Includes Gyoza Meditation

Learn Suiboku-ga Ink Painting Privately from a Kyoto Artist - Includes Matcha Sweets

Zen Meditation Experience Private & Exclusive Access to Kodaiji Gesshin-in Temple Kyoto

Pairing Experience of Rare, Organic Japanese Tea and Sweets at a Tranquil Tearoom in Kyoto

Traditional Indigo Dyeing in Kyoto’s Countryside to Create Your Own “Japan Blue” Stole

Japan’s Unique Kana Calligraphy, Taught by a Prominent Kyoto Calligraphy Family with Four Generations of History

Gild Your Own Maneki-Neko and Postcard With Gold Leaf in a Kyoto Suite

Special Temple Tour and Zazen Meditation at Kyoto’s Komyo-in, Called the "Rainbow Moss Temple"

Personalize Your Own Japanese Knife & Hone in a Premier World Hone Production Region

Enjoy Kyoto Kaiseki with a Scenic Garden View & Seasonal Dessert in a Private Bar

Hiragana Calligraphy Experience with Calligrapher Saori Kunihiro & Hyogu (Art Mounting) Workshop Tour in Kyoto

Matcha Kaiseki Dining & Primer on Dashi Soup Stock at a Ryotei Restaurant in Uji, Kyoto

Kiyomizu Ware Pottery Experience at a Century-Old Kiln Headed by One of Kyoto’s Top Artisans

Relaxing Tea Ceremony with Exclusive Treats from a Historical Kyoto Confectioner

Kimono Workshop Tour & Uchikake Hands-on Experience with Traditional Artisans in Kyoto

Private Before-Hours Access to Myoshin-ji Taizo-in for Special Temple Tour and Zazen Meditation —Matcha Included

Calligraphy and Ink Painting with Artist Getsuren in a Historic Samurai Mansion

Nakamura Tokichi, Uji Relaxed Tea Ceremony Experience with Tea Milling

Kataezome (Stencil Dyeing) Workshop: Capture Kyoto's Charm in a Scenic Garden

Craft Bamboo Chopsticks in the Kyoto’s Bamboo Heartland

Private Curator-Guided Tour of Fukuda Art Museum at Arashiyama, Kyoto

The Art of Making Japanese Traditional Confections, Taught by a Kyoto Artisanal Confectioner

Sencha-do Tea Ceremony and Matcha Stone Milling in Uji, Kyoto – with Rich Koicha Affogato

Enjoy Seasonal Delights and Japanese Spirituality through a Private After-hours Visit to a Zen Temple in Kyoto

Special Kyoto Temple Tour: Stunning Fusuma Paintings, Zazen Meditation & Matcha

Evening with Geisha in Arashiyama: Kaiseki Dinner and Entertainment

Discover the Artisanship Behind Kyoto-Style Kawara Roof Tiles on a Private Tour of Asada Kawara Factory

Forge Your Very Own Knife with a Swordsmith in Kyoto

Enjoy an Okashi Kaiseki Course with Japanese Tea at a Historic Japanese House in Higashiyama, Kyoto

Kodo Incense Appreciation Session with a Master Practitioner

Embark on a Delightful Journey in Exploring Kyoto Cuisine and Kappo Culture

Craft a Charming Journal with Traditional Handmade Washi Paper

Make a Temple-stamp Journal with Centuries-Old Woodblock Prints in Kyoto

Kintsugi Experience at Shikata Urushi, A Centuries-Old Japanese-Urushi Shop in Kyoto

Table Presentation and Obanzai Meal at Kyoto’s “Asanoya”

Kyoto Ceramic Workshop Soryu Gama – Fly-planed Kiyomizu-ware

Special Private Tour of Kyoto’s Myokakuji, a Temple Closed to the Public for Most of the Year

Make Japanese Sweets with Demonstration at Wagashi Issho, Kyoto

Dye a Silk Scarf or Handkerchief with Seasonal Plants at Atelier Shimura Kyoto

Shamisen Lesson and Performance at a Buddhist Temple in Kyoto

Weave Japanese Accessories with Nishijin Brocade at Masuya Takao in Kyoto

Private Tour and Japanese-Urushi Lesson at Tsutsumi Asakichi Lacquer Shop

Fukusa Cloth Dye Painting Experience with a Master Artisan

One-to-One Nishiki-ori Weaving Experience with a Master Craftsman

Meditation, Rituals, and Matcha at a Tea House in Takagamine, Kyoto

Make a Traditional Parasol at Kyoto’s Last Remaining Wagasa Shop

Zazen Meditation Experience at Daitoku-ji Temple, Kyoto