Kyoto After Dark: Art, Tea and Dinner - Excursion in Japan - Japanspecialist
Kyoto After Dark: Art, Tea and Dinner





EUR 179,-
Available all year 4 hours Starting point Kyoto
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- Cuisine
- Culture
- History
- Arts
Overview
Immerse in Kyoto’s traditional side with an enchanting evening of tea, culture, and historic streets
Discover Kyoto’s timeless elegance on this immersive evening tour.
Begin with a captivating performance at Gion Corner, where traditional arts like Kyoto dance, tea ceremony, and noh theatre come to life. Wander the lantern-lit streets of Gion, a historic geisha district filled with old-world charm. Conclude the evening with an intimate tea ceremony by candlelight in a historic ryokan, followed by a refined Zen-style vegetarian dinner.
This tour offers an authentic glimpse into Kyoto’s rich cultural heritage in a serene and atmospheric setting.
Begin with a captivating performance at Gion Corner, where traditional arts like Kyoto dance, tea ceremony, and noh theatre come to life. Wander the lantern-lit streets of Gion, a historic geisha district filled with old-world charm. Conclude the evening with an intimate tea ceremony by candlelight in a historic ryokan, followed by a refined Zen-style vegetarian dinner.
This tour offers an authentic glimpse into Kyoto’s rich cultural heritage in a serene and atmospheric setting.
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Arrive at the meeting point in Kyoto’s Good Nature Hotel, at least 10 minutes before departure, where your guide will be waiting for you.
A short walk through Kyoto’s evening streets brings you to Gion Corner, a cultural theatre showcasing traditional Japanese performing arts.
Enjoy a rare opportunity to witness Kyoto’s classical art forms, including tea ceremony, flower arrangement, koto music, bugaku (court dance and music), kyogen (traditional comic theater), bunraku (puppet theatre), or a noh play, in a seasonal rotation.
Experience the atmospheric charm of Kyoto’s historic streets, illuminated by soft lantern light. Walk through Hanamikoji-dori and Gion Shimbashi, home to Kyoto’s preserved teahouses and traditional architecture.
Enter the serene courtyard of Gion Yoshi-Ima, a historic ryokan, for an intimate tea ceremony by candlelight at the Kurenaitei tearoom.
Afterwards, savour a Zen-style vegetable-based dinner, a balanced and flavourful meal rooted in Japanese tradition. On request, a fully vegetarian meal can be served.
Your tour concludes in the heart of Gion, where you can continue exploring Kyoto’s enchanting evening scene at your leisure.
Important information
What is included
- National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter
- Admission to Gion Corner
- Traditional candlelit tea ceremony
- Zen-style vegetarian dinner
What is not included
- Drinks during dinner
- Transportation to/from the meeting point
- Personal expenses