Fukuchiyama Castle Tour & Tea Canister-Making Workshop (with English-speaking guide)

Fascinating commentary on Fukuchiyama Castle by an English-speaking guide and tea canister-making at a specialty tea shop

Fukuchiyama Castle, associated with Akechi Mitsuhide.
An English-speaking guide will provide an engaging and easy-to-understand explanation of the castle’s history and highlights.
From the main keep, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the castle town of Fukuchiyama, which Mitsuhide developed.
At a fourth-generation Japanese tea specialty shop in the castle town, you’ll have the chance to try your hand at making your own original tea canister using washi paper.
For those interested, we also offer a Japanese tea brewing experience using a teapot (additional fee applies).

Reservations & Registration

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Cancellation Policy: 14–3 days prior: 50% of the reservation fee
2 days prior through the day of the reservation: 100% of the reservation fee

Basic Information

Season: Year-round
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Closed Days & Excluded Dates: December 28–31, January 4–6
Meeting Time & Hours of Operation: Meeting time: 10:00
Schedule: 10:00 Meet at JR Fukuchiyama Station—10:30 Tour of Fukuchiyama Castle—11:30 Tea canister-making workshop at Yamashiroya Tea Shop—12:00 Workshop ends
Duration: About 2 hours
Group Size: Minimum 2 people – Maximum 6 people
Participation Restrictions: Elementary school students and older
Language Support: Staff: Japanese,English
Guide: English
Notes: Minimum of 2 adults. Up to 6 people total (adults and children combined).

Pricing

List Price: High school students and older
2 people: 14,000 yen
3 people: 18,000 yen
4 people: 22,000 yen
5 people: 25,000 yen
6 people: 27,000 yen
Elementary and middle school students
1 person: 3,000 yen
Included in Price: Fukuchiyama Castle Main Keep Admission Fee
Not Included in Price: Japanese Tea Tasting Experience Using a Teapot: Personal Expenses

Access & Meeting Place

Meeting Place & Ticket Pickup Location: JR Fukuchiyama Station
Ekimae-cho, Fukuchiyama City
Parking Information: Please use the parking lots near the meeting place. City-operated Fukuchiyama Station North Exit Plaza Parking Lot (paid), City-operated Fukuchiyama Station South Exit Plaza Parking Lot (paid), and Fukuchiyama Civic Exchange Plaza Parking Lot (paid).

Operator Information

Operator Name: Third Place Tourism Council
Address: 1-15 Suehiro-cho, Fukuchiyama City
Official Website: https://www.kitairo.jp/experience/event09/

Area & City/Town Introduction (Fukuchiyama City)

Fukuchiyama City is located roughly in the center of northern Kyoto Prefecture and developed as the castle town of Fukuchiyama Castle, which was built by Akechi Mitsuhide. Visitors can enjoy both history and nature here, including the legend of the ogre of Oeyama and the scenic views along the Yura River.

Fukuchiyama City Official Website