Tea Ceremony Experience at the Fugen-ji Ito Residence

Enjoy a tea ceremony experience at the Fugen-ji Ito Residence. Spend a special moment immersing yourself in the culture of the tea ceremony amidst this historic residence and Japanese garden.

Experience traditional Japanese culture through a tea ceremony at the “Fugen-ji Ito Residence,” a Nationally Registered Tangible Cultural Property. Surrounded by this historic residence and a Japanese garden, you can enjoy the culture of the tea ceremony and the art of hospitality in a serene setting.

Reservations & Registration

How to Register: Registration at the Fugen-ji Ito Residence (Reservations required)
Registration Period & Deadline: Reservations Required

Basic Information

Season: March through December
Closed Days & Excluded Dates: January, February
Meeting Time & Hours of Operation: To be determined at the time of reservation
Schedule: Tea Experience → Tea Ceremony → Matcha and Seasonal Sweets → End
Duration: 90 minutes
Group Size: Minimum 1 people – Maximum 6 people
Participation Restrictions: Exclusive to Guests Staying at the Ito Residence at Fugen-ji Temple
Meals: Available (Meal requests: Seasonal Sweets)
Language Support: Staff: Japanese,English
Accessibility: Because it is an older building, we are unable to accommodate this request.
Notes: Held at the Fugen-ji Ito Residence. Advance reservations required.

Pricing

List Price: 10,000 yen per person
Included in Price: Cost of the tea experience and sweets

Access & Meeting Place

Meeting Place & Ticket Pickup Location: The Fugen-ji Ito Residence
106 Kogaya, Fugenji, Kyotanabe City, Kyoto Prefecture
Parking Information: Accommodates 8 vehicles

Operator Information

Operator Name: Yamashiro Shachu Co., Ltd.
Address: 106 Kugeya, Fugenji, Kyotanabe City, Kyoto Prefecture
Phone Number: 090-5622-4249
Official Website: https://fugenjiitoutei.com/

Area & City/Town Introduction (Kyotanabe City)

Kyotanabe City is a town where nature and history coexist in harmony. Known as one of Japan’s leading producers of “Gyokuro,” a premium tea, the city has nurtured a rich history and culture, home to landmarks such as “Shuon-an Ikkyu-ji”—affectionately known as “Ikkyu’s Temple”—and “Daigodo Kannon-ji,” which houses the National Treasure, the Standing Eleven-Faced Kannon Statue. It is also a vibrant city home to Doshisha University. In April of Reiwa 8, the “Spiral View Terrace,” designed by world-renowned architect Kengo Kuma, was completed on Mount Kananbi. We invite you to experience the charm of Kyotanabe—a blend of traditional elegance and modern appeal.