Spend five hours moving from city streets to an intimate machiya house in Kyoto: a guided neighborhood walk, a Western-course lunch, a maiko performance, and a hands-on wagashi and matcha session. This private program blends history, craft, and food in one focused visit.
Spend five hours moving from city streets to an intimate machiya house in Kyoto: a guided neighborhood walk, a Western-course lunch, a maiko performance, and a hands-on wagashi and matcha session. This private program blends history, craft, and food in one focused visit.
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Operated by MIYABIYAKA Co.,Ltd · Kyoto, Kyoto
Morning light filters through narrow wooden eaves as a local guide leads a small group past the clipped lawns of Kyoto Gyoen toward a 120-year-old machiya, a townhouse whose latticed windows still hold the cadence of Kyoto’s prewar streets.
easy.
5 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires short, gentle walking and standing during demonstrations
Traditional machiya houses have low thresholds and narrow doorways; accessibility is limited—contact the operator to discuss specific needs.
Yes; the operator notes allergy-friendly options. Provide dietary information at booking to ensure appropriate accommodations.
Yes; the program includes a short maiko/geiko performance and a hosted matcha tasting with a maiko in a private setting.
Pricing is quoted per group with a base group rate; additional guests incur a per-person fee—confirm final numbers when booking.
Machiya townhouses were merchant homes and workshops that defined Kyoto’s urban neighborhoods; the Imperial Palace district preserves street patterns and public gardens shaped over centuries.
Operators emphasize low-impact visits in private homes—stay on designated paths, avoid flash photography during performances, and minimize single-use plastics when possible.
MIYABIYAKA Co.,Ltd operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.




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