○間ーMAー

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○間ーMAー

A renovated former charcoal wholesaler turned complex facility where visitors can experience various aspects of the tea ceremony culture.

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This complex facility, a self-renovated former charcoal wholesaler from the Taisho era themed around 'continuation', offers a space where visitors can engage with various cultures and arts centered around the tea ceremony. It encompasses tea, sweets, meals, alcohol, art, crafts, fragrances, books, music, and traditional culture.

MA features about 200 carefully selected varieties of Japanese tea from across the country, alongside accompanying sweets and meals. Tea utensils and art pieces by artists are also available for purchase.

MA offers a pairing course of selected teas and sweets, 'MA's CHAJI -Tea Sweets-', a casual lunch style 'MA's CHAJI -Day-', and for those who want to simply enjoy various teas, a tea tasting comparing three types of Japanese tea. Additionally, various experiences like 'Japanese Tea × Plant Fragrance Creation' are available.

In 'Japanese Tea × Plant Fragrance Creation', visitors can create their own original fragrance by layering their choice of plant scents over one of the six types of MA's original light-scented Japanese tea.

Regular events are also held, so be sure to check the official website for information.

Highlights

  • A complex facility around tea, renovated from a former charcoal wholesaler from the Taisho era.
  • Offers about 200 types of Japanese tea and accompanying sweets and light meals.
  • Various experiences available, including tea tasting and creating your own original fragrance.

Photos

  • The ceiling with impressive heavy beams is a sight to behold

    The ceiling with impressive heavy beams is a sight to behold

  • 'MA's CHAJI -Tea Sweets-' is limited to 4 people per day, reservations available from 2:00 pm

    'MA's CHAJI -Tea Sweets-' is limited to 4 people per day, reservations available from 2:00 pm

  • 'Japanese Tea × Plant Fragrance Creation' is held every Friday from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, by reservation only until the day before"

    'Japanese Tea × Plant Fragrance Creation' is held every Friday from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, by reservation only until the day before"

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

Q

Can you provide services in foreign languages? (If so, please also inform us of the supported languages)

A

Yes, we provide support in English and German (approximately).

Q

Is free WiFi available in the facility?

A

Not available.

Q

Is eating and drinking allowed? Also, is it possible to bring in food and beverages?

A

Eating or drinking is not allowed.

Q

Are coin lockers available?

A

Not available.

Q

Are there any discounted tickets available?

A

No.

Q

Is a reservation required?

A

Yes, it's strictly by reservation only. Please check our website for reservation deadlines.

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Details

Name in Japanese
○間ーMAー
Postal Code
601-8437
Address
59 Nishikujohieijocho, Minami-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto
Telephone
075-748-6198
Closed
Wednesdays
Hours
10:00am - 5:00pm
Admission
Free
Directions
1) About 5 minutes walk from Kintetsu Toji Station
2) About 10 minutes walk from Kyoto City Subway Kujo Station
Credit Cards
Accepted
Official Website
Official Website (English)