Cultural Experiences

Step into the beauty of Japanese tradition through immersive cultural experiences held in a historic Kyoto machiya.

About Us

At Kyoto Naniya, we offer intimate and authentic activities that allow you to connect with the spirit of Japan.

Our services

Japanese Calligraphy

Explore the expressive art of Japanese calligraphy using brush and ink.

Practice writing beautiful characters and take home your own work as a unique souvenir.

Koto

Enjoy the refined sounds of the koto, a traditional string instrument.

Relax and immerse yourself in a live performance within the tranquil atmosphere of a machiya.

Tea Ceremony

Discover the art of Japanese tea ceremony, a practice rooted in harmony, purity, and tranquility.

Experience the original Kyoto Tea Ceremony in a 100-year-old machiya.

What people are saying

“Superb product and customer service!”


Our team

Daqiao

Da Qiao:

Founder of the Beijing Leyuqiao Guqin Art Space and author of Essential Practices for Guqin Study at Leyuqiao. In 2025, she established the Koto Light Kyoto Guqin Studio.While grounded in traditional guqin performance, she is passionate about exploring the intersections of guqin aesthetics with contemporary culture and art, including guqin improvisation and composition. She also focuses on the instrument’s potential for spiritual healing and personal growth.

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Pricing

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Japanese Calligraphy

¥6000/ person

45 minutes

  • Get a free wooden frame.
  • Paper, brush and ink are provided.
  • Join our gallery.

Tea Ceremony

¥6000.00

Koto

¥6000.00

  • Japanese tea Provided.
  • Japanese deserts provided.
  • 45 minutes
  • Join our gallery.