Experience Japanese Cuisine and Traditional Culture at Seiwasou.
More than just cuisine: A Japanese experience that delights all five senses.
Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of Japan’s traditions, experienced through all five senses.
At Seiwasou, discover the serene elegance of the tea ceremony, the dynamic artistry of sword performance, and the joyful spirit of mochi pounding—each crafted to offer an authentic taste of Kyoto’s cultural heritage.
From treasured pastimes to masterful techniques, every moment invites you deeper into the essence of Japan.
By the end of your journey, you will feel an even more profound connection to Kyoto’s enduring charm.
※ The following packages are available only to guests ordering a course meal.
(Excluding the Tea Experience + Mini Kaiseki Course).
① Tea Experience + Mini Kaiseki Course
An elegant, seated introduction to Japanese tea.
Enjoy a matcha tea experience—watch its preparation, taste it with a seasonal sweet, and finish with a mini kaiseki meal.
(No additional course meal order required.)
- Duration
- 90 to 120 minutes
- Price
- ¥34,650 (¥39,848) per person
- Group Size
- 4 to 15 people per group
- Available Dates
- Daily
- Note
- Children under 7 years old cannot participate.
② Tea Room Experience (seated in seiza or cross-legged)
Experience the spirit of Japanese omotenashi hospitality.
In a traditional tatami tea room, watch the graceful preparation of matcha, then enjoy it with a seasonal sweet.
This experience is seated in seiza or cross-legged.
- Duration
- 60 minutes
- Price
- ¥34,650 (¥39,848) per group
- Group Size
- up to 6 people per group
- Available Dates
- Daily
- Note
- An additional fee of ¥1,897 per person required for tea and sweets (tax and restaurant service charge included). Children under 7 years old cannot participate.
③ Ozashiki Entertainment with Geiko and Maiko
Experience the elegance of traditional dance and music.
Enjoy conversation, traditional games, and dances with authentic geiko and maiko.
This is a rare opportunity to experience the culture and traditions they have carefully preserved through generations.
- Duration
- 90 minutes
- Price
- Geiko & Maiko Fee: ¥110,000 for 2 performers
Additional performer: ¥55,000 per group
(Arrangements available for a minimum of 2 performers: 1 maiko and 1 geiko who plays the shamisen.) - Group Size
- From 2 or more people
- Available Dates
- Daily
- Note
④ Sake Tasting or Pairing
Savor renowned sake from different regions.
Enjoy a selection of premium sake from various regions, and appreciate the differences in flavor and aroma.
Includes easy-to-follow explanations, even for sake beginners.
- Duration
- 30 to 60 minutes
(Actual duration may vary depending on the number of participants.) - Price
- 5 varieties (35ml each): ¥3,043 (¥3,500) per person
3 varieties (35ml each): ¥1,739 (¥2,000) per person - Group Size
- From 2 or more people
- Available Dates
- Daily
- Note
⑤ Traditional Japanese Dashi Tasting
Discover the depth of Umami in Japanese dashi.
The third-generation owner of Seiwasou prepares dashi right before your eyes, allowing you to taste and compare its delicate umami flavors (planned varieties: bonito and kelp).
This is one of Seiwasou’s most popular experiences, and by the end, you will find yourself even more fascinated by Japanese cuisine.
- Duration
- 30 to 60 minutes
- Price
- ¥33,000 (¥37,950) per group
- Group Size
- From 2 or more people per group
- Available Dates
- Daily
- Note
⑥ Mochitsuki Experience
Experience a Timeless Tradition with Your Own Hands.
Discover the joy of mochi pounding with a traditional mortar and mallet.
Relish the freshly made mochi with kinako or sweet soy sauce, and, if you’d like, try shaping the warm mochi yourself. Whether outdoors in the garden or indoors, it’s a hands-on experience that brings Japanese tradition to life.
- Duration
- 30 minutes
- Price
- ¥38,500 (¥44,275) per group
- Group Size
- From 2 or more people per group
- Available Dates
- Daily
- Note
⑦ Traditional Japanese Garden Aperitif
Immerse yourself in the beauty of a Japanese garden.
Enjoy welcome champagne or sake while taking in the serene view of the garden.
- Duration
- 30 to 60 minutes
- Price
- From ¥11,000 (¥12,650) per group
- Group Size
- From 2 or more people per group
Please inquire regarding groups of over 50 people. - Available Dates
- Daily
（A refund will be provided in case of cancellations due to rain or unsuitable ground conditions. ） - Note
- An additional charge for drinks is required.
⑧ Samurai Sword Performance
Experience traditional sword techniques firsthand.
Enjoy a samurai sword-fighting performance by professional period drama actors and try handling a sword yourself.
- Duration
- 30 to 60 minutes
- Price
- From ¥132,000 per group
- Group Size
- From 2 or more people per group
Please inquire regarding groups of over 50 people. - Available Dates
- Daily
- Note
Regarding other rental items
Stage setup
From ¥33,000 (¥37,950)
A stage can be installed for speeches or performances.
※Additional room charges apply if set up outside the dining room.
※Prices will vary depending on size, purpose, and audio equipment requirements.
How to Apply
Please apply via the following URL: https://mycon-jp.net/reservation/seiwasou/en
※ The packages are available only to guests ordering a course meal.
Cancellation Policy
- Tea Room Experience
- ※ Cancellations made up to 15:00 JST of 3 days before the reservation date are eligible to receive a full refund.
※ Cancellations made after 15:00 JST of 3 days before, or within 2 days before, or on the day of the reservation date are not eligible to receive any refund.
※ All changes to the reservation are required to be made by 15:00 JST of 3 days before the reservation date. - Traditional Japanese Dashi Tasting / Mochitsuki / Traditional Japanese Garden Aperitif
- ※ Cancellations made up to 15:00 JST of 7 days before the reservation date are eligible to receive a full refund.
※ Cancellations made after 15:00 JST of 7 days before, or within 6 days before, or on the day of the reservation date are not eligible to receive any refund.
※ All changes to the reservation are required to be made by 15:00 JST of 7 days before the reservation date. - Ozashiki Entertainment with Geiko and Maiko / Samurai Sword Performance
- ※ Cancellations made up to 15:00 JST of 32 days before the reservation date are eligible to receive a full refund.
※ Cancellations made after 15:00 JST of 32 days before, or within 31 days before, or on the day of the reservation date are not eligible to receive any refund.
※ All changes to the reservation are required to be made by 15:00 JST of 32 days before the reservation date.