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Winds through the bamboo grove, the subtle aroma of Matcha tea…
The city of Kyoto is full of “serene excitements” which stimulate you through your five senses.
Please let us introduce you our original plans to make your journey in Kyoto unforgettable.

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  In Kyoto, you can enjoy two types of local specialties. One is Kyoto Cuisines which is not only tasty but a feast for the eyes. The other is traditional homemade cooking called “Obanzai” which is not only healthy but brings us seasonal feelings with fresh local Kyoto vegetables.
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  Shakyo, or sutra copying, has been becoming popular among all ages. While copying sutra with ink brush, you will find yourself immersing in doing it in a peaceful silence, without being disturbed by digital sounds from your smartphone and worries of life. Please enjoy the time to cleanse your mind. If you find it too difficult to copy sutra in Chinese characters, shafutsu, or buddha tracing would be recommended.
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  It has been a boom to collect seals on Goshuincho, or book of vermillion seals, which serve originally as the proof of the pilgrimage to shrines or temples. Recently however, collecting seals have gained popularity as they will be the great memory of your visit to Kyoto. Each seal is unique to each location, and there are many selections of book’s designs.
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  There is no other city than Kyoto to be the best match with ladies in beautiful kimonos. You don’t notice the “magical power” of kimono without actually wearing it. Please be amazed at how you look in kimono. Unconsciously, unintentionally, your behavior, movements, and even the way of speaking might change.
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  Matcha, or powdered green tea, is not just a drink. It serves as a “window” through which we can peek the world of Zen. If you are interested in trying to enjoy tea, we recommend to experience whole tea ceremony in a traditional Japanese tatami mat room, where the host will make a beautiful bowl of matcha in an elegant manner.
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  Cultures and architectures in Kyoto are deeply related with wood and paper. People have been traditionally writing books and letters with ink brush on Washi paper (Japanese paper made of the fibers of grass). It is widely said that the customs of “hand writing” has been facing extinction, but in Kyoto, it is still alive. One clear proof is that traditional stationary shops are still attracting a lot of customers with their seasonal line-ups and chic products that evoke the emotions to write letters to someone important.