Kanazawa's tea house districts, originating in the 19th century, include the Higashi, Nishi, and Kazuemachi areas, still vibrant today. Many travelers to Japan come seeking the chance to meet a real geisha and see teahouse culture for themselves, but chances to do so are still highly exclusive due to the area custom of 'ichigen-san okotowari' (first-time patrons not allowed). In contrast, the Tea Ceremony and Geisha Experience found at Kikuno-ya offers a chance to step into the world of teahouse culture and authentic Japanese tea ceremony.
Machi-ya Kanazawa Kikuno-ya, built over a hundred years ago, features the characteristic red-lattice exterior of Kanazawa townhouses. Before the geisha experience, join in the mystique and ambience of a real tea ceremony, and enjoy an up-close view of masterful, authentic tea preparation by tea master Yuta Takahashi.
The geisha experience will transport you into a world of chamber performance where geisha weild the drums and the full flair of elegant dances. Participants can shadow along with the geisha, trying their hand at the taiko drum or at traditional parlor games.
Highlights
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Up-close glimpse into the mastery of authentic tea preparation by a tea master in a charming Kanazawa townhouse.
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Enjoy the graceful performances of the living 'Ozashiki parlor games ', the geisha as they sing song and dance.
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Hands-on foray into the fun and games of taiko drumming and parlor games.