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A long-established inn founded in 1912"Sumiya Ryokan"
The calm, sukiya-style building stands out in Sanjo Fuyacho, the heart of Kyoto. From the guest rooms and teahouse, you can enjoy the beautiful changes of the seasons in the courtyard.At the matcha experience at Sumiya Ryokan, you will be taught how to make and drink matcha, and you can try making it yourself or drink the matcha you made with your family or friends.You can have a fun time.
Sumiya Ryokan is also famous as a tea ceremony inn with deep ties to the Urasenke school. There are five tea rooms in the building, the most famous of which is Gyokutoan. It was named by the 14th head of the Urasenke school, Tantansai, after his predecessor, who was born in the year of the rabbit.
This plan is,Private plans for groupsFor those who are not comfortable sitting upright, we also have chair seats available. Please take this opportunity to come to Sumiya Ryokan.
The official website of Sumiya Ryokan can be found here
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[Experience Course] Fukujuen Tea and the Happiness of Everyday Life
Tea creates a dialogue between people. When you want to have a conversation with someone, it is customary to ask them to go for tea, but tea encourages conversation between people and deepens bonds. We Japanese are aware of this.
Let us once again focus on tea and remember the richness of daily life based on dialogue, not conflict. In Japan, a room for gathering has long been called a "chanoma." People and families can converse in a space with tea, and we can remember the richness of the heart that comes from drinking tea and talking.
Through something as familiar as tea, we hope to provide an opportunity to think about the desire for peace within ourselves and about the nature of communication in modern times, where human relationships are becoming increasingly tenuous.
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Inside Towaryokan, located near Nishi Honganji Temple, there is a tea room called Seikaan, which was named after the 16th head master of the Urasenke school. We have set up a gentle and fun tea party experience plan for a limited time, because we want everyone to have a gentle time experience in this quiet and tranquil space.
The tea ceremony has an image of being difficult to enter, but even beginners are welcome! Please feel free to join us! We will carefully guide you through the process while listening to explanations about etiquette when entering the tea room, viewing the beds and flowers, etc. Please relax and take photos while seated.
Although it is near Kyoto Station, which is busy, it is quiet and gentle...that's how time passes.
Please feel free to join us for a cultural experience in Kyoto.
*Information will be provided in Japanese.
Management: Towa Ryokan
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At the same time as you enjoy matcha, you can also learn how to make usucha!
A city-run tea room that is unique to a tea area. Enjoy seasonal sweets while watching matcha and sencha tea being served on a daily basis.
[Special note]
Only about 15 people can be seated at the tea ceremony at a time (15 people on chairs, 30 people in total).It takes about 20 minutes for one seat.
Please note that the matcha and sencha styles change daily.
*There is no parking lot at Taihoan, please use a nearby parking lot.
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