A 90-year-old Kyoto machiya, exclusively yours.
Immerse yourself in Japanese culture at your own pace
through kimono dressing and a traditional tea ceremony.

Experience the
Art of Japanese Living
in a Kyoto Machiya

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Step into the Story of Japan,
Told by a 90-Year-Old Machiya.

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We offer an authentic "Machiya Living Experience."
Once home to a Kyoto kimono merchant, where the master and apprentices lived side by side,
sharing the rhythm of daily life and the turning of the seasons.

This 90-year-old Kyoto machiya now opens its doors to travelers from around the world.

The shimmer of silk, light spilling into the garden, the stillness of a tea ceremony.
Here, you can quietly discover the spirit of Japan woven into everyday life.

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Premium Kyoto Japanese Culture Experience

Discover the Story of Japan in a 90-Year-Old Kyoto Machiya.
An entire Kyoto townhouse, exclusively yours —
a profound journey woven through kimono dressing and a tea ceremony.

A special plan that lets you immerse yourself in the full beauty of Japanese culture, set within a machiya where the life of a kimono merchant still breathes. Combining kimono dressing, a tea ceremony, and photography, you will journey through the world of Japanese tradition with all five senses — from the quiet grace of the tea ceremony to the vibrant elegance of traditional dance.

Savor the Spirit of Japan in a Kyoto Machiya —
A Special Course Unique to Meisеiken

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