Kyoto Gojo Machiya - Vacation Rental House

Kyoto Cultural Experiences

We are pleased to announce a new offering of special cultural experiences uniquely assembled for guests of Gojo Machiya.

Japanese Traditional Calligraphy Class

All the tools and paper will be provided. One Japanese character of your choice will be practiced through the class as Tomoko instructs you from how to make ink with water and an ink stick to how to use the brush and other tools. You will complete the final work on a square piece of paperboard to take back home as a memorable souvenir. Experience this meditating work of art while you are in the midst of the cultural hub of Kyoto
by Renowned Artist, Tomoko Kawao http://kawaotomoko.com

Duration:	2 hours
Fee:	JPY 5,500 per person
Venue:	Gojo Machiya
Minimum:	2 people

Kiyomizu Pottery Class

All the tools, glaze and clay will be provided. You may choose from plates, bowls, tea cups, etc. to make with 1 kg of clay provided. Pieces you create will be dried, glazed, baked, and ready to be shipped in about a month. You will be notified via email with photo attachments when they are done. After viewing the photos, you may choose whether to have your work shipped for an extra cost or not. The master Soryu will guide you through each process with his personal “hands on” approach.
by Master Potter, Soryu Wakunami IV http://wakukobo.web.fc2.com/index.html
Based in Kiyomizu, Kyoto, and the fourth to bear the registered name of Soryu Wakunami. In the world of Japanese pottery, the name of an artist (once the mastery is achieved and its name is publicized as a registered artisan) becomes rather a title, which is passed on to the next generation’s artist who is recognized having achieved the mastery of the art by the current title bearer.
The art of Soryu Wakunami is mainly expressed in celadon porcelain works, the secretive art of blending celadon glaze using an assortment of natural coloring material, and is significantly special about his pieces.

Duration:	2 hours
Fee:	JPY 4,500 per person
Venue:	Wakunami Kobo (studio) near Kiyomizu Temple
Minimum:	2 people

Urasenke Style Japanese Tea Ceremony Class

Sokei has practiced the art and mannerism of Japanese tea ceremony for the last 20 years, training under one of the renowned professor of Urasenke tea ceremony. Upon receiving the title of “Associate Professor” from her professor, she decided to start her own classes in order to give anyone interested in learning a chance to experience the art without being overly formal about the rules and forms. Hence her classes are more fun and casual where even the first timers are allowed to use all the tools. All the tools and equipment are provided. A cup of real Japanese green tea and Japanese sweets will be served during the class. You will be instructed on how to appreciate the tea and how to make a cup of tea.
by Sokei Fujiki

Duration:	2-3 hours
Fee:	JPY 2,500 per person
Venue:	Sokei’s Tea Ceremony Room in Imadegawa
Minimum:	2 people

If you would like to arrange a booking during your stay please email us or contact us on our Inquiry Page.