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Greetings from OKAMI
An Authentic and Enriching Experience
Kyoto Samurai House, a 300-year-old samurai residence
Our ancestors were also samurai, and our family, I and my husband and our 3 years-old son live here. This is our family business.
Experience the rich culture and traditions of Kyoto at this historic samurai residence, offered in several languages. Our goal is not to provide a run-of-the-mill tourist experience, but to immerse you in an authentic and enriching slice of traditional Kyoto, complete with warm hospitality that will make you feel as though you are visiting the home of a close Japanese friend.
Private session
Tea ceremony
Enrich your life
Tea Ceremony
and Sake tasting
Experience the serenity of a traditional tea ceremony in our authentic tea room, located within a 300-year-old samurai house. Have a short meditation time(3mins) in the tea room and savor the taste of organic matcha (Powered green tea), prepared ceremoniously, and taste up to 5 varieties of sake and 2 shots of Japanese Whisky(Yamazaki or Hibiki or Yoichi) or learn about how to make matcha with a bamboo whisk or Origami experience. To capture your memorable moments. Age 6 to 12 kids are 6000 yen. Under 5 years old, free.
Tea Ceremony & make your own Matcha
making matcha with bamboo whisk
Experience the serenity of a traditional tea ceremony in our authentic tea room. Have a short meditation time(3mins) in the tea room and savor the taste of organic matcha (Powered green tea), prepared ceremoniously, and after the tea ceremony, learn about how to make matcha with a bamboo whisk and drink one more cup of matcha. Tea bowls, Matcha are available for sale. Children ages 6 to 12 are 6000 yen, under children under 5 years old are free(sitting in only).
Tea Ceremony & Kimono
Perfect for couples
Tea ceremony with a Kimono. Have a short meditation time(3mins) in the tea room and savor the taste of organic matcha prepared ceremoniously, and learn about how to make matcha with a bamboo whisk OR taste up to 5 varieties of sake. To capture your memorable moments, please enjoy taking photogenic pictures with the traditional wedding Kimono (Ladies only) and samurai sword in the house. One second hand silk kimono present for lady if booking from our website* Children ages 6 to 12 are 12000 yen, children under 5 years old are free(sitting in only).
Private Tea Ceremony with Kimono
in the authentic Samurai house tea room with Nijiriguchi
Experience the way of tea and Kimono
¥18000 per person
Experience the way of tea in a historical and traditional tea room in a 300-year-old samurai house with an authentic Tea Ceremony. This is the only place that you can experience a tea ceremony in a historical tea room of Samurai house in Kyoto. Learn about how to enjoy the powered green tea (Matcha) in a ceremonial way and experience an traditional tea ceremony in the tea room. Since there is a deep relationship between tea ceremony and Zen, as the phrase 'Cha-zen-ichimi' ‘茶禅一味’ suggests, we will share the way of meditation, and our guests will meditate for 3 minutes in the tea room before starting the tea ceremony. Afterthat, try your hand at making your own matcha with a bamboo whisk or taste up to 5 varieties of Japanese sake and 1 shot of Japanese whisky(Yamazaki, Hibiki, Yoichi, etc). Kids can do the Origami istead of Sake tasting of matcha making by themself.
For groups with 4 or more participants, we may show you a traditional Japanese dance.
We serve only the high grade organic Matcha locally sourced from Kyoto, Uji.
For children of ages 6 -12 are ¥12000 per person.
For children of ages 0 - 5, are free. (Sitting in only, without kimono & Matcha)
*Minimum 2 people up to 8 people*
For groups more than 9 people please see our group page.
Mixed Group Session
6 to 15 people
Mixed group Tea Ceremony and Zen Meditation
in the traditional Japanese Hall (Hiroma)
Tea ceremony and walking tour to UNESCO World Heritage
¥6000 per person
Experience the way of tea in a historical and traditional tea room in a 300-year-old samurai house. This is the only place that you can experience a tea ceremony in a historical tea room of Samurai house in Kyoto. Since there is a deep relationship between tea ceremony and Zen, as the phrase 'Cha-zen-ichimi' ‘茶禅一味’ suggests, we will share the way of meditation, and our guests will meditate for 3 minutes in the tea room before starting the tea ceremony.
We serve only the organic Matcha locally sourced from Kyoto, Uji.
After the tea ceremony and zen meditation, those who are interested to see the Nishi Honganji Temple (5 minutes walk from the house), our staff can show you the way to it and explain a bit of it, and you can spend time exploring the temple with free entrance.
Those who are interested to buy Tea Bowl or Kimono, please ask our staff for details after the ceremony.
For children of ages 6 -12 , ¥3000 per person.
For children of ages 0 - 5, free. (Sitting in only, no Matcha)
*Minimum 6 people up to 15 people*
*Kimono rental option is NOT available*
Reservation available from 11th November 2024
Monday to Friday 13:00 ONLY . (Duration: 60 minutes)
Special gift for Kimono guest
Create an unforgettable memory!
Taking Photos with Swords (Katana）
Photogenic pictures with samurai swords.
Enjoy your Souvenir photo time for free. We will suggest the best samurai poses ideas for you!
Special Gift for Couples and ladies
We are excited to assist you in celebrating your Honeymoon or anniversary, couples, ladies. For guests who reserve our tea ceremony with Kimono experience. We will prepare a Japanese wedding Kimono for ladies to try on for free.
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We require 2 days cancellation notice prior to your scheduled arrival date, otherwise will charge you a cancellation fee as below.
*50% of your total amount will be charged if you cancel 1 day prior.
*100% of your total amount will be charged if you cancel on your scheduled arrival date day or no show.
an 8-minute walk from Kyoto Station.
It is located on Higashi Nakasuji Street, approximately 50 meters north from Shichijo Street