Private guest room • 2‐5 Takagamine Senzokuchō, Kita Ward, Kyoto, 603-8469, Japan
Located in the Takagamine area, the back garden of Kyoto, stand the traditional townhouses modestly. Introducing the 'Kyoto Wabi-sabi Tea Ceremony', which renovated such townhouses. This guesthouse offers valuable experiences in traditional culture, including tea ceremony, and has become a new attraction for Kyoto tourism.
The 'Kyoto Wabi-sabi Tea Ceremony' is operated by Ms. Michiyo Fujimura, the head of the 'Enshu-kai' lineage of the Urasenke school of tea ceremony, in a renovated townhouse. In the elegant space that eliminates extravagance, you can experience an authentic tea ceremony by Ms. Fujimura. The fragrance wafting from the flowers arranged in the alcove, the smolder of the charcoal fire in the brazier, and a bowl of thin tea poured into the tea bowl. All elements harmonize and await a blissful moment that permeates the heart.
After the tea ceremony, you can spend a leisurely time in the townhouse with a tea room. While listening to the popular stories of Ms. Fujimura, even foreign guests can feel as if they have slipped back in time to the Edo period while gazing at the appearance of the townhouse and its garden. Spending a day in such an extraordinary world will surely become a special memory unique to Kyoto.
The 'Kyoto Wabi-sabi Tea Ceremony' also offers evening tea and dinner experiences as part of its program. After the evening tea in the tea room, you can leisurely enjoy Kyoto cuisine at a long-established restaurant in Gion. Appreciating the city's atmosphere while experiencing tea ceremony culture is the epitome of Kyoto style.
To get to the 'Kyoto Wabi-sabi Tea Ceremony', it is about a 10-minute walk from the Subway Tozai Line 'Nijo-jo-mae' Station. The townhouse standing in the back alley is a popular homestay spot for foreign tourists. Programs such as cooking classes and living experiences are also available, making it a recommended place to stay for those who want to experience Japanese culture.
The serene Kyoto atmosphere, the amiable personality of Ms. Fujimura, and the fully immersive authentic experience of tea ceremony. The essence of touring Kyoto is condensed in the 'Kyoto Wabi-sabi Tea Ceremony', making it a valuable accommodation where you can fully enjoy the charm of Kyoto as a tourist destination.