Experience the elegant Japanese culture of Kyoto
【Nishiki Orizuruya】
About us
Nishiki Orizuruya is a historic Kyoto townhouse which is more than 100 years old, this facility
offers the visitors to experience Japanese culture, including Kimono, Japanese Tea Ceremony and
Calligraphy.
This Orizuruya house is the former Morgan Residence where Kato Yuki (known as Morgan Oyuki), a Kyoto
Geisha who was fallen in love by J.P. Morgan's nephew lived in this place early 1900's.
Oyuki, a 20-year-old geisha from Gion Kyoto, was called the "Cinderella of Japan" at that time
because she married Morgan family who is from a wellknown wealthy American family.
After the
war, she was baptised to became christian and donated most of her wealth to the church, she spent
the latter part of her life quietly with her adopted daughter in Nishiki Orizuruya facility.
This facility displays unique Japanese ornaments such as gold folding screens, Japanese tenugui hand towels and hanging scrolls, and there are many photo opportunities, including a typical Japanese entrance and courtyard. The facilities can be enjoyed by individuals, friends, couples and all types of guest.
Experience the Kyoto culture at Orizuruya.
All courses
include
Kimono Dressing
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Japanese Tea Ceremony &
Calligraphy Experience CourseComprehensive courses in Orizuruya.Book now
You can be like kyoto residence by experiencing this course
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Experience the Japanese
Tea CeremonyThe instructors teach the authentic Japanese tea ceremonies
in a real Japanese tea room. -
Japanese Calligraphy
Experience CourseAttentive guidance for those taking up the brush for the first time.
Bring home your own artwork as a souvenir!
You can write your name in Japanesse Kanji!
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Japanese Tea Ceremony & Gold Leaf Experience Course
With the guidance of an instructor, it is possible to create original and stunning gold leaf works of art.
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Special Dinner with MAIKO
You can enjoy a special and unforgettable evening through a rare dinner experience with MAIKOs, who embodies the traditional culture of Kyoto.
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Tea Ceremony and Nishiki Market Walking Tour
This is a fascinating tour that combines culture and history, with an authentic tea ceremony experience in kimono, and then a visit to Kyoto's famous landmarks, including Nishiki Market, with an English-speaking guide.
Studio Shooting
Commemorative photo souvenirs in a special studio
that mimics a typical Kyoto
background!
Photo Printing Option (with photo frame)
Two picture per head for reasonable rates.
Photo data
download service
We provide soft copy that you can print as many as you want.
Original T-shirt making
The photos you take can be turned into T-shirts immediately!
Make your own original T-shirt, one of a kind in the world!
Access
Nishiki Orizuruya
Zip code:604-8121-
452 Jumonji-cho, Takoyakushi-sagaru, Yanagibanba-dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto Japan
6-minute walk from Hankyu Karasuma Station.
8-minute walk from Hankyu Kawaramachi Station.
8-minute walk from Shijo Subway Station.