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World Heritage Ninna-ji Temple to Hold One-Day-Only Kangetsu-sai Moon-Viewing Festival on September 26

On Saturday, September 26, World Heritage Ninna-ji Temple in Kyoto holds Kangetsu-sai, a once-a-year moon-viewing festival featuring a cloud-sea light-up under the harvest moon, a goeika hymn concert in the National Treasure Kondō, poem-writing on the temple's moon-viewing platform, and matcha served with the specially made wagashi "Ninna no Tsuki," alongside a concurrent NiKEYA photo exhibition.

Sep 10, 2026

#News #Events +7 more

Kyoto

SHOGUN STUDIO JAPAN® Opens at Hotel Emion KYOTO, Offering Tea Ceremony in Samurai Armor or Kimono

SHOGUN STUDIO JAPAN - HOTEL EMION KYOTO STUDIO opened on the first floor of Hotel Emion KYOTO on August 8, 2026, one train stop from Kyoto Station, a new cultural experience venue where guests can wear authentic samurai armor or hand-painted Kyo-Yuzen kimono for a tea ceremony and professional photography.

Sep 10, 2026

#News #New Opening +5 more

Tokyo

Takatori Ware's 400-Year "Kirei-Sabi" Aesthetic Meets Modern Life at Yuko Takatori's Solo Exhibition in Yoyogi-Uehara

IEGNIM in Tokyo's Yoyogi-Uehara area hosts a solo exhibition by Takatori Hassengama potter Yuko Takatori from September 12 to 23, 2026, showcasing works rooted in Takatori ware's 400-year "kirei-sabi" tradition, alongside a wagashi-making workshop with the artist on September 22.

Sep 7, 2026

#News #Pottery +4 more

Aichi

YATTOKAME FESTIVAL DOORS 2026 Opens 30 Days of Nagoya Culture, From Traditional Performing Arts to Wagashi and Walking Tours

From October 17 to November 15, 2026, YATTOKAME FESTIVAL DOORS returns to Nagoya for its 14th edition, filling castles, historic restaurants, parks, and streets with traditional performing arts, wagashi tours, walking programs, and lectures. Ticket sales for the various programs begin September 11.

Sep 1, 2026

#News #Matsuri / Festival +7 more

Kyoto

CURATION⇄FAIR Kyoto Announces 33 Exhibitors for 2026, Including Its First Overseas Galleries

CURATION⇄FAIR Kyoto returns to three Nishijin temples on November 6–8, 2026, with 33 exhibitors — including its first overseas galleries — plus a Urasenke tea ceremony, a Shosei-en garden boat tour, and a four-day flower ceremony by Kentaro Sugi in Takagamine.

Aug 31, 2026

#News #Art / Design +4 more

Kanagawa

Hotel Metropolitan Kamakura Offers September Stay Plan With Private Nighttime Bamboo Grove Viewing and Matcha at Hokokuji Temple

Following a sold-out run this summer, Hotel Metropolitan Kamakura is bringing back its official-website-exclusive stay plan featuring a private nighttime visit to Hokokuji Temple's lit-up bamboo grove and matcha tea, with two dates in September 2026 and reservations opening August 26.

Aug 24, 2026

#News #Hotel +5 more

Tokyo

MATCHA MEIJIN Cafe's New Flagship Store Has Opened in Asakusa, Next to Sensoji's Nitenmon Gate

MATCHA MEIJIN Cafe opened a new flagship store in Asakusa, Tokyo, on August 6, 2026, next to Sensoji Temple's Nitenmon Gate, with a two-story space designed for quiet, refined matcha time and a hands-on tea ceremony experience.

Aug 17, 2026

#News #New Opening +6 more

Kyoto

Kyoto's Hotel Chourakukan to Hold First Tea Ceremony Experience in Its Normally Private Chorakuan Tea Room on September 27

On September 27, 2026, Kyoto's Hotel Chourakukan will open Chorakuan, its normally private tea room, for a first-ever tea ceremony experience, part of the one-day "Art Festival in CHOURAKUKAN 2026" themed "Architecture and Hospitality Culture."

Aug 12, 2026

#News #Hotel +5 more

Kyoto

ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts Marks 5th Anniversary With "Dive into RIMPA" Culture and Craft Event in Kyoto

To celebrate its 5th anniversary, ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts in Kyoto's Takagamine will host "Dive into RIMPA," a three-day event from September 11 to 13, 2026, spotlighting Rinpa-inspired culture and craftsmanship.

Aug 6, 2026

#News #Events +6 more

Kagawa

Marugame Castle's Historic Enjyukaku Bekkan Opens for One-Group-a-Day Villa Stays

Enjyukaku Bekkan, a nationally registered cultural property inside Marugame Castle, is opening as a one-group-a-day private villa stay with optional cultural experiences. Reservations open August 1, 2026, with check-ins starting September 1, 2026.

Jul 29, 2026

#News #Accommodation +7 more

Tokyo

Roppongi Tea Factory to Hold Additional 'Chazume no Gi' Workshop for Aging Matcha the Traditional Way

After its July session sold out within hours, Roppongi Tea Factory will hold an additional "chazume" workshop on August 8, 2026, where participants pack tencha tea leaves into a jar to age for about three months before reuniting with their matcha this November.

Jul 22, 2026

#News #Events +4 more

Kyoto

Kyoto's Hotel Chourakukan to Open Its Normally Private Onari-no-Ma for One Day at the 5th Art Festival in CHOURAKUKAN on September 27

On September 27, 2026, Hotel Chourakukan in Kyoto will hold the one-day "Art Festival in CHOURAKUKAN 2026," themed "Architecture and Hospitality Culture," featuring a rare opening of its private Onari-no-Ma room, a Michelin-chef collaboration dinner, concerts, art exhibitions, and traditional tea and incense experiences.

Jul 16, 2026

#News #Hotel +6 more

Tokyo

Roppongi Hills' Goryori Mukyu to Hold One-Day "Mukyu Chaji" Tea Gathering With Japanese Afternoon Tea and Chabako Ceremony on August 8

Goryori Mukyu, a Japanese restaurant in Roppongi Hills, is holding a one-day, 10-guest-only tea gathering called "Mukyu Chaji" on August 8, 2026, in collaboration with Urasenke tea instructor Kyoko Ishikawa, pairing a specially designed Japanese afternoon tea with a chabako (tea box) tea ceremony.

Jul 16, 2026

#News #Events +5 more

Tokyo

Roppongi Hills' Goryori Mukyu Hosts Tea Ceremony and Japanese Dessert Salon (July 16 & 20)

For two days only, Japanese restaurant Goryori Mukyu in Roppongi Hills is pairing Japanese-style assiette desserts with a tasting of Japanese teas curated by table tea ceremony instructor Naoko Tomita, bringing the spirit of tea ceremony to life through a light, contemporary lens.

Jul 2, 2026

#News #Events +4 more

Kanagawa

Sankei-en Grand Tea Ceremony Returns After 9 Years — 31st Edition Held in Yokohama

The Sankei-en Grand Tea Ceremony (三溪園大茶会), a prestigious gathering of five tea ceremony schools, returns for its 31st edition on October 31 and November 1, 2026 — the first time in 9 years. The event also marks the 120th anniversary of Sankei-en's opening.

Jun 21, 2026

#News #Tea Ceremony +4 more

Shimane

Rainy Day Travel in Matsue — Four Stories Woven by Enishizuku

Discover why rainy days are the best time to visit Matsue, Shimane. From hydrangea temples to matcha teahouses, love-fortune ponds, and folk-craft pottery, four chapters of a unique retreat await you.

Jun 19, 2026

#News #Sightseeing +6 more

Nara

JW Marriott Hotel Nara's Cultural Experience Programs Now Available to All Guests

Starting June 1, 2026, JW Marriott Hotel Nara has opened its popular cultural experience programs — sake brewing, tea ceremony, wagashi-making, Nara brush crafting, and hand-drip coffee — to all hotel guests, not just those booked on dedicated package plans.

Jun 12, 2026

#News #Hotel +6 more

Tokyo

Tsurukawa OMOTENASHI Festival Early Summer 2026 Coming to Machida, Tokyo

The Tsurukawa OMOTENASHI Festival returns for its 4th edition on June 28, 2026, with the theme "Tsunagu Ichi" — a special market connecting people and cherished things through events across historic Tsurukawa venues.

Jun 8, 2026

#News #Matsuri / Festival +4 more

Kanagawa

Japanese Culture Experience Class to Be Held in Yokosuka

Yokosuka City and the NPO Yokosuka International Exchange Association are hosting a Japanese Culture Experience Class on June 13, 2026, featuring hands-on activities such as kimono dressing, tea ceremony, ikebana, origami, calligraphy, and traditional Japanese instruments.

Jun 4, 2026

#News #Japanese Culture +4 more

Aichi

Gramercy Suite Nagoya Hosts Special Tea Tasting Event with Isecha mirume Collaboration Course

On June 22, 2026, the French restaurant Gramercy Suite at Strings Hotel Nagoya will hold a special event featuring a tasting of 10 Japanese teas — including 5 new teas from Emperor's Cup-winning gardens and 5 hojicha varieties — along with an Isecha mirume collaboration course.

May 29, 2026

#News #Food & Drink +3 more

Hyogo

Tanba Sasayama New Tea Week — Enjoy Fresh Tea in Hyogo's Premier Tea Region with 1,200 Years of History

The Tanba Sasayama New Tea Week runs from May 30 to June 7, 2026, in the Mimaka-oku district — one of Japan's oldest tea-growing areas. Three local producers offer new tea tastings, sales, factory tours, tea-leaf filling sessions, and hands-on experiences.

May 28, 2026

#News #Events +6 more

Real-Time Translation Display Introduced at Hakata's Traditional Arts Experience Venue

Hakata Maiko Chaya Wanokagei no Omote, a cultural experience facility offering Japanese dance, shamisen, and tea ceremony in Fukuoka, has introduced a transparent real-time translation display system that lets staff communicate naturally with international visitors from 17 countries.

May 28, 2026

#News #Japanese Culture +3 more

Kanagawa

Bamboo and Light Transform Kamakura Kotoku-in Temple at 58th Annual Charity Tea Ceremony

Kamakura Takezaiku set up a bamboo photo installation at the Kamakura Daibutsu-den Kotoku-in for the 58th Charity Tea Ceremony on May 23, 2026, drawing tea practitioners and tourists from around the world.

May 23, 2026

#News #Art / Design +6 more

Kyoto

Fukujuen Brings Its First Japanese Tea Event "Shincha no Furumai" to Kyoto Porta

For six days in late May 2026, Fukujuen — a Kyoto tea shop with over 230 years of history — hosts a seasonal Japanese tea event at Kyoto Porta, featuring free new-tea tastings, hands-on brewing workshops, a tea gallery, and product sales.

May 20, 2026

#News #Events +4 more

Kyoto

Summer Gyokuro Workshop at Choushinjo Kinokuniya Kyoto Machiya

A hands-on summer gyokuro workshop focusing on reisen — a cold-brewing method that brings out the rich umami of gyokuro — will be held on June 23, 2026, at Choushinjo Kinokuniya Kyoto Machiya in central Kyoto.

May 19, 2026

#News #Events +4 more

Kanagawa

Matcha Experience Event at Registered Cultural Property "Hakuundo Chaen" in Hakone Goraen Park

Hakone Goraen Park is hosting a free matcha experience event on May 18 and 19, 2026, at the registered tangible cultural property "Hakuundo Chaen." Guided by an Itoen Tea Taster, visitors can whisk their own matcha tea and explore a historic teahouse that has been cherished for over 110 years.

May 14, 2026

#News #Matcha +6 more

Kyoto

Kimono Tea Ceremony MAIKOYA Launches Private Proposal Plan at Kyoto's Historic Karasuma-Shijo Branch

Starting June 1, 2026, Kimono Tea Ceremony MAIKOYA's Karasuma-Shijo branch in Kyoto is offering a Private Proposal Plan—an all-in-one experience featuring kimono dressing, a private tea ceremony in a registered tangible cultural property, professional photography, and traditional celebration gifts.

May 13, 2026

#News #Kimono +5 more

Fukuoka

A Showa-Era Residence Becomes a Cultural Hub in Munakata City — THE Rihaku Residence Akama Fukuoka Pre-Opens April 23, 2026

THE Rihaku Residence Akama Fukuoka, a renovated Showa-era residence featuring a tea ceremony room and bar counter in a Japandi-style interior, pre-opened in Munakata City, Fukuoka Prefecture. The first facility of its kind in Fukuoka Prefecture, it offers immersive whole-building stays for up to 15 guests.

Apr 27, 2026

#News #Accommodation +4 more

Kyoto

Higashi Honganji Offers Monk-Guided Tour of Restricted Areas with French Lunch at Historic Funatsuru Kyoto Riverside Venue

A limited two-day cultural program in Kyoto invites visitors to explore the normally off-limits areas of Higashi Honganji guided by a monk, enjoy a tea ceremony with an exclusive wagashi, and dine on French cuisine inside the registered tangible cultural property Funatsuru Kyoto Kamogawa Resort.

Mar 25, 2026

#News #Shrine / Temple +7 more

Nara

Shika-Saru-Kitsune Building Marks 5th Anniversary with "Spring Deer Festival" in Nara, Apr. 10 – May 31

The Shika-Saru-Kitsune Building (Shikanosarukitsune Building) in Nara celebrates its 5th anniversary with a spring event featuring seven deer-themed experiences, including the iconic "shikayose" deer gathering, a guided walking tour, workshops, and limited-edition sweets.

Mar 23, 2026

#News #Events +5 more

Kyoto

Japanese Tea Ceremony -- A Traveler's Guide to History, Etiquette, and Where to Experience It

Everything overseas visitors need to know about the Japanese tea ceremony (chado), from its centuries-old origins and proper guest etiquette to the best places in Kyoto and Tokyo where you can join a session in English.

Mar 15, 2026

#Tea Ceremony #Japanese Culture +3 more

Osaka

Digital Nomad Week Osaka 2026 Spring: 10 Days of Cross-Cultural Networking and Deep Osaka Experiences

The DECK coworking space in Osaka's Chuo Ward is hosting a 10-day international program for digital nomads from April 2 to 11, 2026, featuring cherry blossom hanami at Osaka Castle, a tea ceremony at Ikasuri Shrine, and a deep dive into Osaka's culture and history.

Mar 11, 2026

#News #Events +5 more

Kyoto

Matcha Garden Afternoon Tea "Kyoto no Hakoniwa" at THE THOUSAND KYOTO This Spring

THE THOUSAND KYOTO is serving a matcha-themed afternoon tea inspired by Kyoto's lush new greenery and traditional garden aesthetics from April 17 to May 24, 2026.

Mar 11, 2026

#News #Afternoon Tea +8 more

Kanagawa

Ayataka Teams Up with Hakone Yusen DAICHAKAI for a Tea-Themed Lake Ashi Cruise

A collaboration between green tea brand Ayataka and the tea-themed sightseeing boat Hakone Yusen DAICHAKAI runs from March 16 through November 13, 2026, bringing special events and design wrapping to Lake Ashi.

Mar 10, 2026

#News #Cruising +5 more

Gunma

"Wabana and Tea Retreat" Debuts at Gunma Flower Park Plus, Offering an Exclusive Sensory Wellness Experience

Gunma Flower Park Plus is hosting a first-ever retreat combining seasonal flower arrangement and a curated Japanese tea pairing on March 22, 2026, limited to just 10 guests.

Mar 9, 2026

#News #Events +6 more

Kyoto

Hotel Intergate Kyoto Shijo Shinmachi to Host "Traditional Industry Day WEEK 2026" This March

From March 11 to 20, 2026, Hotel Intergate Kyoto Shijo Shinmachi is holding a 10-day series of events and workshops celebrating Kyoto's traditional crafts and culture, including a maiko performance by candlelight, Kyoto koma spinning top workshops, Nishijin-ori weaving demonstrations, and a tea ceremony.

Mar 6, 2026

#News #Hotel +6 more

Kyoto

Dusitthani Kyoto Launches "Chakō" — A Nicotine-Free Tea-Smoking Wellness Experience with Sake and Whisky Pairings

Starting March 1, 2026, Dusitthani Kyoto offers an innovative wellness program called "Chakō," a shisha-inspired experience using only organic tea leaves from the hotel's own Wazuka estate, with optional sake and whisky pairings.

Mar 4, 2026

#News #Hotel +4 more

Tokyo

Mandarin Oriental Tokyo Launches "Totally Tokyo" Package with Cultural Experiences

Starting March 2, 2026, Mandarin Oriental Tokyo offers a new "Totally Tokyo" stay package featuring cultural experiences like tea ceremonies, kintsugi workshops, and teamLab tickets, bookable exclusively through the official website.

Feb 27, 2026

#News #Hotel +6 more

Nara

Novotel Nara Launches Special Tea Ceremony Stay Package at Historic Hokkeji Temple

Novotel Nara is offering an exclusive accommodation plan featuring a traditional tea ceremony at Hokkeji Temple on February 15, 2026, combining cultural immersion with modern hotel comfort.

Jan 16, 2026

#News #Hotel +3 more

Tokyo

NOA COFFEE MATCHA SALON in Harajuku's Takeshita Street Introduces Customizable Matcha Latte - Choose Your Matcha Origin, Base, Sauce & Toppings!

Starting January 10, 2026, NOA COFFEE MATCHA SALON launches a new customizable matcha latte where you can choose from 4 matcha origins (Uji, Shizuoka, Sayama, Chiran), 3 bases, 5 sauces, and various toppings for a personalized matcha experience.

Jan 9, 2026

#News #Cafe +5 more

Shizuoka

Izunagaoka Onsen Sanyoso to Host Spring Garden Concert on March 8

A one-day cultural event featuring taiko drums, koto music, and tea ceremony will take place in the Japanese garden of this registered cultural property hotel.

Jan 8, 2026

#News #Events +7 more

Fukuoka

Experience Japanese Traditional Culture at Adult Workshops – Takamiya Garden Saryo "New Year Kotohajime" Reservations Now Open

Takamiya Garden Saryo in Fukuoka is hosting its popular adult workshops from January 20 to 29, 2026. Experience traditional Japanese crafts including wagashi making, tea brewing, art calligraphy, and kumihimo cord making, each paired with delicious meals.

Dec 26, 2025

#News #Japanese Culture +6 more

Kyoto

Tea Ceremony Experience Studio Opens in Kyoto Gion - Japan Wonder Travel Launches Most Popular Cultural Activity for Foreign Tourists

A new tea ceremony experience studio "Tea Ceremony Kyoto Gion" opens in Kyoto's iconic Gion district in November 2025, offering accessible chair-style tea ceremony experiences for international visitors.

Nov 6, 2025

#News #Tea Ceremony +3 more

Tokyo

MACCHA HOUSE Opens New Specialty Matcha Shop on Asakusa Nakamise Street

A new matcha specialty shop featuring carefully selected Uji matcha from Kyoto's historic Morihan tea house opens in Asakusa on November 5th, offering authentic Japanese cultural experiences and signature matcha sweets.

Oct 27, 2025

#News #Matcha +5 more

Tokyo

[3 Days Limited] Immersive Tea Ceremony Held in Shibuya

From October 24-26, 2025, PLAT SHIBUYA will host an immersive tea ceremony experience that combines traditional Japanese tea ceremony with projection visuals, sound, and scent, allowing visitors to experience tea ceremony through all five senses.

Sep 19, 2025

#News #Japanese Culture +2 more

Kyoto

14 Best Unique Spots in Kyoto

In this article, we will introduce you to some unique spots in Kyoto along three different themes. Although not standard, these spots are full of exciting, little-known spots! If you are looking for a new Kyoto trip or a unique Kyoto experience, please take a look. To learn more about Kyoto, click here. 5 places […]

Sep 30, 2024

#Experience #Hidden Gem +5 more

Osaka

11 Sightseeing Spots in Dotonbori, Osaka

Dotonbori is one of Osaka’s most popular tourist destinations, with its lively shopping district and restaurants. The area is home to the famous Glico sign and other colorful neon lights that add color to the night. This article introduces some of the classic sightseeing spots in the Dotonbori area, as well as places where you […]

May 19, 2024

#Art / Design #Experience +9 more