Step through the doors of one of Kyoto's photogenic wooden houses - or machiya - and learn about the rich cultural heritage still found here.
Begin by getting changed into a kimono, the iconic garment of Japan, and learn more about the architecture of your surroundings. Observe as a local tea master prepares, brews and serves green tea in a ceremony - sado - that is steeped in hundreds of years of history. Gain a greater understanding of the rituals and reasons behind this age-old form of hospitality. Next, learn to precisely fold and form a sheet of paper in an introduction to origami - and create your own beautiful decoration to take away with you.
We offer tailor-made holidays to suit a wide range of tastes. Our experts Emma and Fenton are dedicated to all things Japan and are here to help you plan your perfect trip.
A self-confessed ramen lover and hiking enthusiast, Emma fell hard for Japan’s food and lush countryside. She’s full of ideas for getting off the well-trodden trail and soaking up the quieter, greener side of this one-of-a-kind country.
Fenton’s passion for Japan runs deep – he’s studied the language, explored all corners of the country from Hokkaido to Kyushu, and even named his cat Kyoto. If you want an expert who lives and breathes the place, he’s your guy.
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