Japan
›
Shiga
›
Tours
›
Unique Experience
›
Experiencing Japanese calligraphy and tea ceremony

You can use this inkstone and brush.

Experiencing Japanese calligraphy and tea ceremony

Unique Experience

Joined 2014

Toshiyo O.

4.72 / 5

(288 reviews)

Identity Verified

Interview-Based Quality Checks

Shiga

English, Japanese

2 hours

Private tour (only you and Toshiyo O.)

Up to 5 people

You can experience real traditional Japanese tea ceremony privately. I will pick you up at Otsu jr station or Hamaotsu Krishna station. Please feel relaxed to contact me.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

09:30 AM

Meeting Point

At Kyoto Station

Experiece Japanese tea ceremony privately

Experience tea ceremony

Ending Point

At Kyoto Station

Want to personalize this tour?

This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.

Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

guide fee, ink, paper,

What‘s not included

Transportation fee ( From Kyoto to Otsu 200yen by train and from Otsu Stasion to my house 700yen by taxi) It is one way fee.

Lunch, if you want, I can take you to Japanese noodle or ramen shop. It cost you about 1000yen.

Tour Important Information

You need

Important message from the supplier

I can guide in Kyoto,Nara Osaka and Shiga.

I live in Kyoto city so my transportation fee is needed if I guide in Nara Osaka and Shiga.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time

Joined 2014

Toshiyo O.

4.72 / 5

(288 reviews)

Identity Verified

Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Toshiyo O.

I was born and raised in Kyoto.Kyoto has a lot of things to see and experience. Kyoto is an ancient city with a lot of world heritage.

I am happy to show you both traditonal aspects of Japan and modern things.

I use public transportation and I am good at walking.

Also I am very flexible.

Reviews

Joe T.

5 / 5

Nov 3, 2026

1 day special customized tour in Kyoto

Nov 3, 2026

Kyoto

7 hours

“1 Day (x2) customized tour Kyoto”

We spent two wonderful days touring Kyoto with Toshiyo, and we could not have asked for a better guide. Being locally born and raised in Kyoto, she brought an authentic, insider perspective to the places we visited. Our itinerary was quite busy, but Toshiyo managed our time brilliantly—we saw everything we wanted to without ever feeling rushed. Her English is very good, and she was wonderfully flexible when we needed to adjust our plans. Beyond her professional skills, she is just a genuinely kind and lovely person to spend time with. Highly recommended!

Toshiyo O.

Dear Joe Thank you very very much for having me as your guide for 2 days and writing the review. I really hope you enjoyed learning and feeling our unique Japanese culture. Thank you for sharing your English culture and history. Domo Arigatou gozaimashita. Okini!! Toshiyo

Jason F.

5 / 5

Oct 11, 2026

Kyoto: one day private car driving tour

Oct 11, 2026

Kyoto

6 hours

“Excellent 1 day tour with transport”

This was a great way to get around efficiently to the major temples. We learned alot and felt safe and comfortable in Toshiyo's car. She is very kind and good with our kids. Highly recommended.

Toshiyo O.

Thank you so much for having me as your guide and writing me the kind review. I was much impressed with very talented beautiful family. Thank you.

Melanie S.

5 / 5

Oct 3, 2026

Kyoto: one day private car driving tour

Oct 3, 2026

Kyoto

6 hours

“Great Guide”

Toshiyo took us to many places. She even waited for us to get our train tickets. She was very kind and was very knowledgeable.

Toshiyo O.

Thank you very much for having me as your guide. I am much impressed with your lovely family relationship. I hope you will come back in spring or November. Thank you. Toshiyo