Shojin Ryori & Hands-On Tea Ceremony in a Historic Kyoto Machiya

Kyoto, Japan

2 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

Sample Menu

Starter

Goma-dofu

Silky sesame tofu made from scratch, a signature dish of Zen Buddhist cuisine

What's Included

Private admission to Shizuhamo, a Kyoto City-designated Important Machiya
Meals

Enjoy a seasonal shojin ryori lunch or dinner prepared without meat or fish. After your meal, enjoy traditional wagashi and prepare your own matcha using an authentic kettle and bamboo ladle.

Private transportation

Taxi arrangements are available upon request. Round-trip taxi fares are not included and must be paid directly to the taxi driver.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

569-5 Fukakusa Fujinomorigenbanchō, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto, 612-0865, Japan
Shizuhamo is within walking distance of Sumizome Station (5 minutes), JR Fujinomori Station (9 minutes), and Fujinomori Jinja-mae bus stop (1 minute). A red fire extinguisher box is located to the right of the gate.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Shizuhamo – Seasonal Harmony Kyoto

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation

Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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A calm place

Anonymous, Jun 2026

I was able to spend a relaxing time in a Kyomachiya. I don't usually take a close look at the tea room, but I could enter through the nijiriguchi and look at the charcoal and the hanging scroll, and pick up the tools and such. Ikebana experience was also available. It was my first time grinding matcha tea with a millstone. This time, I thought that coming with my family and friends in a kimono would give me a good picture.

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