Explore Japanese Gardens and experience making your own miniature garden.
Kyoto Garden Tour and Mini Garden Making Experience
3 hours
Easy
- Lowest price guarantee
- Reserve now & pay later
- Free cancellation
Visit Japanese gardens and make your own mini Japanese garden, together with Ayumi Ikushima, the guide and author of “Important People and Japanese Gardens”, as well as a certified garden designer. Explore temple gardens created in the early Muromachi and Edo periods. Learn about Japanese garden philosophy, understand the art of garden designs and what they represent.
Before joining the mini garden making experience, explore the Konchi-in Temple Garden, a dry landscape garden, also known as the Crane and Turtle Garden. Here you will learn the basics of Japanese garden philosophy. Followed by a visit to Tenjuan Garden, a garden that is a miniature landscape of nature. Learn new ways to appreciate the garden, such as how to take photographs. In the East Garden, with its beautiful white sand and moss, appreciate a well-designed karesansui (dry landscape garden). Make a stop at Nanzenji Sammon Gate and discover how Zen Buddhism developed and how it has influenced Japanese culture.
After learning more about Japanese gardens create your own miniature Japanese garden decoration. Draw sand patterns and think about stone placement. Put your new knowledge of Japanese gardens to use by creating your own!
You can start this experience at the following places.
ELOVE Kyoto (in front of store, outside)
〒604-8124 JP Kyoto ELOVE, 585 Obiyachō, Nakagyo Ward
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The costs of taking a Kyudo lesson are usually very high. In this class, all the necessary equipment for Kyudo is prepared for you. All you need is passion and comfortable clothes that allow you to move freely!
In this beginner-friendly experience, learn the practice of Kyudo. This includes learning about the proper form, as well as the tools and techniques used. Explore the history of Kyudo and gain a better understanding of this traditional martial art.
Embark on an unforgettable adventure with our expert instructor, who may not speak flawless English but more than makes up for it with their passion and dedication. We provide top-notch English materials about the captivating art of Kyudo, ensuring a delightful experience as you bond with our teacher through the universal language of gestures and shared enthusiasm for this unique Japanese tradition.
Please ask our teacher if you have any questions or doubts. He is very friendly and good at teaching Kyudo!
Please note that our teacher provides hands-on guidance as he shows how to correctly take the proper stance and hold the bow.
Meet up Location
からくり弓道体験場
22-2 Mibuaiaichō, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8812, Japan
10 minutes on foot from JR Tambaguchi/Hankyu Omiya/Randen Shijo-Omiya station. If you come by taxi, please tell the taxi driver “Mibugawa-street, Takatsuji-street” instead of the address.
What do I need to bring?
- Samurai Spirit
please note
- The sushi made will be vegan and gluten-free.
In case of any allergies or dietary restrictions, please let us know in advance.
What's included?
- Entrance fees
- Experience fees
- Guide/ interpreter fees
- Transportation fees
Exclusions
- Transportation fees to/from the meeting point
more info
Experience type
Day tour / activity
Booking in advance
Cut off: 2 weeks
Duration
3 hours
Live tour guide
Difficulty
Easy
Know before you go
Minimum age of participants is: 16
Cancellation policy
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 4 days or less before the event
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 80% if booking is cancelled 7 days or less before the event
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 50% if booking is cancelled 14 days or less before the event
Live your adventure
+81 52-908-1134
info@honeyj.co.jp
Head Office
Morimatsu Building 2F
3 Nyorai, Kita, Nagoya
Tokyo Office
Nissey Marunouchi Garden Tower 3F
1-1-3 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Class 1 Tourism Agency No. 2149, JATA member
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