JURAKU is a quiet cultural hub that connects everyday life in Kyoto with the world. Rather than offering staged or formal traditions, we focus on the inspiration that naturally arises from Kyoto’s daily life - moments, gestures, and ways of thinking that guests can carry back into their own lives and cultures.
This workshop introduces the history, philosophy, and techniques of Japanese calligraphy. Beginner-friendly and chair-seated, it's suitable for all ages.Begin by grinding your own ink — an important ritual that encourages focus and mindfulness. Your instructor guides you through basic brush techniques and the meaning behind Japanese characters. Choose a kanji meaningful to you (愛, 夢, 志...) and create a finished artwork on paper or a hanging scroll, complete with your name and a seal stamp, to take home.JURAKU sits in Nishijin, the neighborhood shaped by philosopher and art historian Taichiro Kobayashi (1901–1963), whose life's work was built one careful stroke at a time. Enjoy Japanese tea and seasonal sweets during a guided machiya tour.
Step inside JURAKU, a preserved 150-year-old machiya, for an intimate encounter with Japanese tea culture.Watch a tea ceremony demonstration and learn the history, etiquette, and philosophy behind the tradition from an instructor with up to 40 years of experience, including a certified Urasenke tea master. Enjoy seasonal, plant-based sweets before preparing your own bowl of matcha using authentic utensils and practitioner-grade tea.Seating is table-and-chair, no kneeling required, in a fully air-conditioned space suitable for all ages.JURAKU is the birthplace of philosopher and art historian Taichiro Kobayashi (1901–1963). Your visit includes a guided introduction to the machiya's history and the character of Nishijin.
This hands-on experience explores the flavors at the heart of Japanese cooking — how simple ingredients and time-honored techniques create the delicate, satisfying tastes of Japanese cuisine.Learn about umami, Japan's fifth taste, and why dashi is central to Japanese cooking. Try shaving dried bonito flakes yourself — rarely experienced outside Japan — then taste and compare four varieties of dashi. Using what you've learned, prepare your own miso soup and onigiri, served alongside three seasonal side dishes.JURAKU sits in Nishijin, the neighborhood where philosopher and art historian Taichiro Kobayashi (1901–1963) was born and raised. Enjoy your meal in the same quiet spirit of everyday Kyoto cooking.
Step inside JURAKU, a preserved 150-year-old machiya, for an intimate encounter with Japanese tea culture.Watch a tea ceremony demonstration and learn the history, etiquette, and philosophy behind the tradition from an instructor with up to 40 years of experience, including a certified Urasenke tea master. Enjoy seasonal, plant-based sweets before preparing your own bowl of matcha using authentic utensils and practitioner-grade tea.Seating is table-and-chair, no kneeling required, in a fully air-conditioned space suitable for all ages.JURAKU is the birthplace of philosopher and art historian Taichiro Kobayashi (1901–1963). Your visit includes a guided introduction to the machiya's history and the character of Nishijin.
「茶道には興味があるけれど、作法が分からないし正座も辛い…」そんな方にぴったりの、現代の大人に向けた新しい茶道体験プログラムです。舞台となる「聚らく（JURAKU）」は、かつて西陣織の豪商が贅を尽くして建てた伝統的な商家町家。美しいお庭や書院造の床の間、本格的なお茶室など、喧騒から離れた非日常の空間を贅沢にご利用いただけます。世界中のゲストから★5.0を獲得し続ける京都の文化体験施設にて、まずは町家を巡りながら、玄関での美しい靴の脱ぎ方や、「なぜ畳のヘリを踏んではいけないのか」といった畳の教養をはじめ、日常やビジネスシーンですぐに役立つ大人のマナーを楽しく解説します。一つひとつの所作に込められた意味や深い背景を知ることで、ふと「日本人でよかった」と自国の文化に誇りを感じられる内容となっています。その後は美しいお庭を望む茶室へ。正座不要の椅子席でリラックスしながら、先生の美しいお点前を無心で眺める静かなマインドフルネスの時間をお楽しみください。裏千家家元が認めた最高級の抹茶『長久の白』と、その日その時のために用意される季節の上生菓子。プロが点てる極上の一杯を心ゆくまで味わった後は、ご自身でもお茶を点てる体験にご挑戦いただけます。休日の自己投資や、カップル・ご友人との京都旅行の思い出作りに。日常で活かせる教養と、心をととのえる特別な60分をお楽しみください。本ツアーの最少催行人員は2名様です。1名様からご予約いただけますが、ご希望日に他の参加者がなく合計2名様に達しない場合は、ツアーが催行されない可能性がございます。その際は、日程変更またはキャンセルのご相談を事前にさせていただきます。ツアー催行の可否については、ご参加日の2日前までにメールにてご連絡いたします。万が一、最少催行人員に達しない場合はキャンセル（全額返金）となりますので予めご了承ください。
Explore the world of Japanese sake — how rice, water, polishing ratios, and brewing methods shape aroma, flavor, and character.Taste and compare five carefully selected sake from across Japan, from floral aromas to rich umami and crisp finishes, paired with Japanese bites chosen to bring out each one's character (vegan/allergy options on request). Take home a sake tasting cheat sheet to guide your future choices.JURAKU sits in Nishijin, the neighborhood where philosopher and art historian Taichiro Kobayashi (1901–1963) once lived and worked. Raise your glass in the same quiet corner of Nishijin that shaped his thinking.
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