• Nara: calligraphy & kitchen knives tour with Japanese tea
  • Nara: calligraphy & kitchen knives tour with Japanese tea
  • Nara: calligraphy & kitchen knives tour with Japanese tea
  • Nara: calligraphy & kitchen knives tour with Japanese tea
  • Nara: calligraphy & kitchen knives tour with Japanese tea
  • Nara: calligraphy & kitchen knives tour with Japanese tea
  • Nara: calligraphy & kitchen knives tour with Japanese tea
  • Nara: calligraphy & kitchen knives tour with Japanese tea

Nara: calligraphy & kitchen knives tour with Japanese tea

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ID: GYG1499128-2289798
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Country: Japan

Duration: 03:00 hours


Description

Discover Nara’s art and craftsmanship on a guided walking tour. Visit a tea shop, watch a knife maker at work, and enjoy calligraphy experience in an old Japanese house drinking it you bought.
Begin your tour at a Japanese tea shop in Nara Prefecture, a renowned tea-producing region. Learn about different varieties of tea and choose a favorite to purchase if you wish.

Next, visit a hidden gem: the workshop and shop of a skilled Japanese knife maker. Watch him at work, hear about his techniques, and explore the knives available for purchase.

Finally, settle into a traditional Japanese house for a cup of tea and a hands-on calligraphy experience. Nara has deep roots in the history of Japanese calligraphy & tea. Learn about ink and brushes, then create your own piece on shikishi paper to take home.

Highlights

  • Discover Nara’s art and craftsmanship on a guided walking tour
  • Visit a Japanese tea shop and learn about different varieties of tea
  • Watch a skilled knife maker at work and explore his workshop
  • Enjoy a hands-on calligraphy experience in a traditional Japanese house
  • Create your own calligraphy piece on shikishi paper to take home

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour lasts 3 hours
The tour takes place in Nara Prefecture
Participants will have the opportunity to purchase tea and knives
Meet in front of the Gyoki Bodhisattva statue at Kintetsu Nara Station.
INCLUDED
  • Visit to a Japanese tea shop
  • Visit to a Japanese knife maker's workshop and shop
  • Traditional Japanese house visit
  • Hands-on calligraphy experience
  • Tea tasting
NOT INCLUDED
  • Tea purchase
  • Knife purchase

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.