Kyoto Machiya Tour & Candlelit Kaiseki Dinner in Nishijin
Tour the Nishijin Lifestyle Museum Tondaya, a 140-year-old traditional machiya townhouse in historic Kyoto, and experience a kaiseki dinner by candlelight.
Highlights
The magnificent setting of a Kyoto traditional townhouse
An educational townhouse tour
A delicious kaiseki meal
10 meals
Experience Details
Step inside Nishijin Lifestyle Museum Tondaya, a 140-year-old machiya, to discover the elegance of traditional Kyoto in this experience that includes a guided tour and a delectable kaiseki dinner by candlelight. Located in Nishijin, the city's textile district, this townhouse, dating back to 1885, is painstakingly preserved. Every detail, from the architecture to the gardens, will make you feel like you've traveled through time to a bygone era of Japanese history.
You’ll begin your experience with a tour of the townhouse, where you'll learn the story of the family who built the house. Your host will also share insights into traditional Japanese culture, including customs passed down through generations. As you wander through the narrow entrance, across tatami flooring, and into the serene tea ceremony room, you'll learn about the history of this historical building, designated a national tangible cultural property in 1999 and an important building in the Kyoto cityscape in 2007.
After the tour, enjoy a kaiseki dining experience, the pinnacle of Japanese haute cuisine. Elegant and beautifully prepared, kaiseki is usually served on special occasions. Dishes are intricately crafted to reflect the seasons and served with exquisite tableware. Indulge in your kaiseki meal by candlelight against the picturesque backdrop of the interior garden set aglow by paper lanterns. Experience the local cuisine, history and culture in a 140-year-old machiya where the spirit of Kyoto's traditions and hospitality lives on today.
Inclusions
Kaiseki dinner: one appetizer, one stewed dish, one sashimi dish, a bowl of miso soup, one meat dish, one kaiseki bento, one fruit dish and a cup ofmatcha
Guided tour of the townhouse (languages supported: English, Chinese and Japanese)
Entry fee to townhouse
Exclusions
Drinks
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Meet your host at Nishijin Lifestyle Museum Tondaya. A Google Maps link will be shared upon booking confirmation. Address: 697 Ishiyakushi-cho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, 602-8226
Remarks
Participants are required to remove their shoes to enter the house, so please wear socks.
Please note that stockings are not allowed.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 1 day before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
Experience Location
Featuring beautiful landscapes from mountain to sea, Kyoto Prefecture conveys traditional Japanese culture through its architecture and gardens, art and artisanal crafts, and delicious local cuisine made from regional produce.
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10 meals
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