Kakuozan Tour with Tea Ceremony Experience

Kakuozan, an area ofNagoya rich in culture and history, is a great place for international visitors to experience authentic Japanese culture. This tour is designed around an authentic Nagoya experience, including a tea ceremony experience using actual tea utensils used by Furukawa Tamesaburo (not replicas), traditional villa architecture and gardens, and visits to historic temples such as Nittai-ji and Sooji. The tour also includes an English guided stroll through the Kakuozan shopping arcade.

1. 1

   Furukawa Art Museum

   45 min

   Guided tour of the museum's key exhibits. The Furukawa Art Museum allows guests to view fine arts representing Nagoya, including precious artworks collected by Tamesaburo Furukawa, providing insights into Japanese culture and history through art.

2. 2

   Stop 2

   1.5 hours

   Enjoy a guided tour of the Tamesaburo Memorial Museum. Then enjoy Tea ceremony experience using Tamesaburo Furukawa's tea utensils. Tamesaburo Furukawa made significant contributions to the Japanese tea ceremony. Using his actual tea utensils provides a rare opportunity to touch genuine culture, feel history and tradition, and enjoy a relaxing moment.

3. 3

   Kakuozan Shopping Street

   1.3 hours

   Lunch at Kakuozan Shopping street. The guide will introduce recommended eateries. *Lunch and drinks are not included in the tour fee.

4. 4

   Nittai-ji Temple

   45 min

   Exploring the Shrines and Temples of the Kakuozan Area. A temple built to enshrine the Buddha's relics and gilded bronze statue sent from Thailand. It is the only temple in Japan not affiliated with any specific Buddhist sect. Visitors can explore historical temples like Nitaiji and Sououji and enjoy the local charms of Kakuozan Shopping Street. You will also stroll through Yokiso Garden, which offers a delightful blend of Japanese and Western-style architecture, a tea room for sencha, and a bridge famous for its ceiling paintings, all surrounded by nature that changes with the seasons.

5. 5

   Yokiso

   45 min

   The garden, where you can enjoy the beauty of each season, features a blend of Japanese and Western-style buildings, a tea room for sencha, and a bridge with famous ceiling paintings, offering numerous highlights to explore.

6. 6

   Stop 6

   45 min

   The family temple of the Tokugawa clan. It features a stage modeled after Kyoto's Kiyomizu-dera Temple, offering stunning views from the temple grounds

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• 【Dress code】Smart casual : Kindly refrain from being barefoot or wearing shorts and miniskirts.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.