Kyoto, the ancient capital of Japan, is home to many photogenic places. Of course it is wonderful to preserve memories through photographs, but if you go to the trouble, you may want to do something that can only be experienced in Kyoto! In this issue, we would like to introduce you to some of the hands-on places you can enjoy in Kyoto. We hope you will visit these places to create memories of your trip.
Table of Contents
- Ume experience specialty store Choya
- Japanese Poetry Club
- Myotokuzan Kegonji Temple Suzumushiji Temple
- summary
Ume experience specialty store Choya
Choya Kyoto, a specialty ume experience store, is located on Rokkaku Street, an eight-minute walk from Shijo Station on the Kyoto Municipal Subway.
Choya is a unique spot where you can experience making your own original plum wine. The warmth of the wooden interior is filled with the gentle aroma of plums.
In the hands-on program, you will be given a detailed explanation of the different types of plums and sugar, and you will select the ingredients of your choice. The process of creating your own unique plum wine is exciting.
You can also enjoy ume drinks made with ume syrup in the store. This is a popular experience that is difficult to reserve at the last minute, so please check the website as soon as you decide on a date to visit Kyoto!
Name: Ume experience specialty store "Choya" Kyoto
Official website:https://choyaume.jp/
Address: CASA ALA MODE ROKKAKU 1, 108 Horinoue-cho, Rokkaku-dori Sakai-cho Higashi-iru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, 604-8117, Japan
Telephone number: None
Two members of KYOTREAT went to experience it for themselves! If you are curious about what kind of atmosphere it has, please check it out!
Japanese Poetry Club
The soft colors and texture of Japanese paper are very attractive. You can try your hand at papermaking at the Wa-Shi Club's Abura-no-Koji main store. The fee is only 500 yen per person, which is quite reasonable!
The raw material used is kozo (paper mulberry), which is characterized by its thick and long fibers, and A4-size suketa is used to make washi, with the fibers evenly distributed. You can also draw letters or illustrations on the made washi in the color of your choice. Try making your own original washi paper.
Advance reservations are required for the experience, so do not forget to contact us.
Store name: Wa-Shi Club Co.
Address: Suga Bldg. 1F, 593 Yakuya-cho, Nijo Anukoji-agaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, 604-0066, Japan
Phone number: 075-213-1477
Official website:http://www.washiclub.jp/
Myotokuzan Kegonji Temple Suzumushiji Temple
Lastly, we introduce Myotokuzan Kegonji Suzumushiji Temple, a 10-minute walk from Matsuo Taisha Station on the Hankyu Arashiyama Line.
At Suzumo-ji Temple, you can experience "Seppo," a different kind of experience.
Seppo is the preaching of Buddhist teachings by a priest or abbot. Hearing all this, many people may feel that it is an intimidating experience.
However, the peaceful atmosphere at Suzumo-ji Temple's sermons, which incorporate laughter, is so popular that people line up to see the sermons. The easy-to-understand sermon gives you a chance to rethink your mental attitude. The reception desk opens 10 minutes before the start of the sermon, so it is best to visit well in advance.
Take a break from your normal routine and refresh yourself.
Name: Myotokuzan Kegonji Suzumushiji Temple
Address: 31 Matsumuro Jike-cho, Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto, 615-8294, Japan
Phone number: 075-381-3830
Official website:https://www.suzutera.or.jp/
summary
In this issue, we have introduced some hands-on spots in Kyoto.
Create your own original work of art or refresh your mind. It is fascinating to be able to casually experience traditional culture unique to Kyoto.
Please enjoy the precious time you can only spend here.
