Ami Kyoto - Experience Japanese Culture

Recently matcha green tea has become very popular all around the world. As you may know, matcha plays a very important role in a traditional Japanese tea ceremony. However, learning about Japanese tea ceremony means much more than just learning to make matcha.
Why was this a necessary practice of samurais and monks in times past? Why is the "ceremony" still carried on today? Why do many foreign residents in Japan devote themselves to it? Come, step into the world of profound spirituality and set your soul free.
- Price: 3,000 JPY
- Duration: 60-75 min
1. Introduction: You will learn the basic concepts and ideas of tea ceremony. You will also learn how to behave in a tea room and appreciate its decoration.
2. The Way of Tea: You will watch a demonstration of the way of tea. We think you will enjoy the quiet and serene atmosphere.
3. Tea Making - Hands-On: Make your own tea! We will tell you how to drink it, and also serve you a specially selected Japanese cake.

Calligraphy is one of the traditional Japanese cultures. It's a simple art form to write letters with black ink on white paper. However, the form of the art work can vary greatly according to the person who creates it, which is another charm of calligraphy.
Nowadays foreign people are often fascinated with calligraphy feeling an attraction to the design properties of kanji (Chinese characters). You may believe that painting kanji characters is very difficult, but it's not the case when you approach it as if you were drawing a pictograph or picture since kanji was originally a set of hieroglyphs. Even beginners can create a beautiful work of art under the careful guidance of our instructors.
It has been scientifically proven that ink aroma soothes the mind. Why don't you make your own calligraphy work while spending a relaxing and peaceful time in a traditional Kyoto townhouse? It is sure to become an unforgettable memory of your visit to our ancient island country.
- Price: 5000 JPY
- Duration: 90 min
1. Introduction: Introduction of essential knowledge about calligraphy including some history and background.
2. Demonstration: Watch our demonstration and learn some basic techniques.
3. Hands-On: Create your own calligraphy art work! The pieces you make will become your special souvenirs.

Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arrangement. This traditional and formal art may seem esoteric, but this is not the case. Anyone is capable of creating a fantastic work of art by themselves after acquiring the basic concepts and fundamental skills of this art.
Learning ikebana promotes a better understanding of the Japanese view of nature; a crucial step in appreciating the unique aesthetics, emotions and thoughts that merge to create this visual art form.
Flower arranging used to be a required "mannerism" for well-educated men, such as samurais or monks. Since you have travelled to this "strange island", it would be a waste not to experience our genuinely unique culture!
- Price: 5,000 JPY
- Flower material fee included
- Duration: 90 min
1. Introduction: Introduction of essential knowledge about ikebana, its history and background.
2. Instruction: By watching the instruction, you will learn the basic concepts, allowing you to grasp an image for your own work.
3. Hands-on: Try to create an ikebana art work yourself! We'll give you a hand when you need it.