Events

Experience Japanese Tea Ceremony

Inside the hotel, we have an authentic tea room for the guests to experience the Japanese tea ceremony while enjoying a beautiful view of our courtyard.
Our staffs will give you an overview regarding Japanese tea culture as well as the procedures of the tea ceremony. Therefore, even if you are not familiar with the uniqueness of traditional tea ceremony, you can still fully enjoy this experience with us.
During this event, you will also have a chance to make your own cup of matcha (powdered tea) and savor the flavor of Japanese sweets.
We also provide a special accommodation package of the tea ceremony experience including matcha and Japanese sweets, please do not miss this opportunity to learn more about Japanese culture during your stay.

The event will be held every weekday morning.
※Please ask our staffs at the front desk for more information.

Japanese Public Bath ~How about the old-time Japanese Public Bath?~

About 1-minute walk from our hotel, there is a public bath called “YanagiYu”, a Kyoto-atmosphere building which is built in the early Showa Period. Once you enter it, you will feel like you are going back to the Showa period.
Not just the Kyoto-style outside, the interior is full of Showa atmosphere such as the tiles painted with neighbor Heian Jingu Shrine, the old-fashioned locker room and massage chair, etc. It’s just like a miraculous public bath of the early Showa period.
Although bathrooms are in all the rooms in our hotel, if you have never tried the Japanese public bath, don’t miss the chance to give it a try as the memorable part of your Kyoto trip.
We also prepare an accommodation plan including the ticket of YanagiYu, bath amenities, and Kyoto local beer “京麦酒”.
If you are interested, please don’t hesitate and make a reservation now!

Experience Wearing Noh Costume

Noh is a major form of classical Japanese musical drama that has been performed since Muromachi Period for over 600 years.
Besides the tea ceremony, Japanese generals during the Sengoku period (Age of Warring States), such as the famous historical figure, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, were also interested in Noh and they often performed this form of traditional theater together.
We also hold an event for the guests to experience wearing authentic Noh costume. Please do not hesitate to experience the classical art with over 600 years of history by putting on this beautiful costume.
Our staffs are always ready to help you take the best photos during the event.