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We offer a program to experience Japanese culture in a traditional townhouse in Kyoto.
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✨ Welcome to Our HomeVisit Cooking Program! ✨

✨ Welcome to Our HomeVisit Cooking Program! ✨

This is a one-of-a-kind special program offered exclusively by WAKJAPAN, where guests visit a local instructor’s home, experience Japanese culture firsthand, and get a glimpse into everyday life in Japan.

We welcome guests from all over the world every day, and our instructors warmly host them in their homes with genuine hospitality and care.

Compared to our Machiya experiences, this program offers a more intimate and homely atmosphere, making it a truly unique cultural experience.

Recently, we had the pleasure of hosting guests from the USA and the UK for our Home Visit Obanzai Program. Both groups enjoyed learning about and tasting traditional Japanese home-cooked dishes!

Thank you for joining us 😊

#WAKJAPAN #HomeVisit #JapaneseCooking #Obanzai #kyotoexperience

After shopping for fresh ingredients at the vibran

After shopping for fresh ingredients at the vibrant Nishiki Market, our guests from Texas enjoyed a hands-on rolled sushi-making experience in a traditional Kyoto machiya kitchen. Following a handwritten recipe prepared by the instructor, they learned about Japanese seasonings, cooking techniques, and the art of home-style Japanese cuisine. A memorable cultural experience filled with learning, creativity, and delicious homemade rolled sushi! ✨

#wakjapan #KyotoExperience #SushiMaking #MachiyaKitchen #nishikimarket

You experienced the tea ceremony and a kimono expe

You experienced the tea ceremony and a kimono experience at Machiya Wakuwaku-kan in Kyoto.

This is a family who came all the way from Alabama, USA.

Their three children were absolutely adorable and looked wonderful in their little kimonos.

During the tea ceremony, the children enjoyed the experience of preparing matcha for their dad and mom.♪

Thank you for enjoying your experience with WAK JAPAN.

Thank you as well for granting permission to post on social media.

Please make lots of wonderful memories in Kyoto.

#wakjapan #kyototrip #visitjapan #teaceremony #japanesecultureexperience

Experience of Kimonos at Wakuwaku-kan Everyone lo

Experience of Kimonos at Wakuwaku-kan

Everyone looked absolutely wonderful in their kimonos. They wore them beautifully and seemed to be truly enjoying the experience.

In fact, they were repeat visitors—they had visited us seven years ago as well.

Thank you again for coming. Please come back soon and make more great memories while enjoying Kyoto.

Thank you, too, for granting permission to post on social media.

#kimonostyle #wakjapan #japanesecultureexperience #visitkyoto #kyototrip

We were thrilled to welcome the very first guest t

We were thrilled to welcome the very first guest to our new tour, “Experience Local Culture at Fushimi Shotengai”!

Together, we explored local shopping streets(Shotengai), discovered Kyoto’s rich traditions, culture, and food, and shared heartwarming moments with friendly local people.

Thank you for choosing our tour and for becoming our very first guest. Your visit made this a truly special milestone for us! We hope to welcome you back again someday!!

#wakjapan #fushimi #shoppingstreet #商店街 #kyotojapan

We were delighted to welcome a wonderful family fr

We were delighted to welcome a wonderful family from London to our popular private tea ceremony experience.

Their trip to Japan is a special celebration of the son’s university graduation and 21st birthday.

We are deeply grateful for this precious meeting—Ichigo Ichie (一期一会), the Japanese spirit of cherishing a once-in-a-lifetime encounter.

Thank you for being part of such a memorable experience with us. 🍵✨

#wakjapan #teaceremony #iワックジャパン #一期一会 #matcha

We had the pleasure of welcoming a wonderful coupl

We had the pleasure of welcoming a wonderful couples from France and introducing them to the richness and depth of Japanese culture. Thank you for joining our private tea ceremony program!

Nous avons eu le plaisir d’accueillir de merveilleux couples venus de France et de leur faire découvrir la richesse et la profondeur de la culture japonaise. Merci d’avoir participé à notre programme privé de cérémonie du thé !

#wakjapan #ワックジャパン #japaneseteaceremony #matcha #茶道

A family from Tennessee, USA — parents and their

A family from Tennessee, USA — parents and their two lovely daughters — are staying in Tokyo and Kyoto during the school summer vacation.
The slightly bitter taste of matcha seemed new to them.but they enjoyed learning the tea ceremony etiquette and making tea themselves. Thank you very much for joining us!

A couple from London and the United States enjoyed

A couple from London and the United States enjoyed experiencing Japan’s unique world of tea and asked many thoughtful questions. Thank you very much for joining us!

#wakjapan #teaceremony #kimono #ワックジャパン #kyoto

Private Tea Ceremony and Kimono Experience This f

Private Tea Ceremony and Kimono Experience

This family came to Japan to celebrate their daughter's university graduation.

They were a lovely and heartwarming family, taking many photos of their daughter, who will be starting her career in September, on their respective smartphones.

Their daughter even prepared and served tea to her parents.

Thank you for enjoying the tea ceremony experience.

We also appreciate your permission to post on social media.

#wakjapan #kyototrip #teaceremony #ワックジャパン #kyototrip

These are the guests who participated in our origa

These are the guests who participated in our origami, tea ceremony, and kimono experience programs.

The guests were a truly diverse group, including family, relatives, close friends from high school, and people they've known for 27 to 50 years.

Everyone was very cheerful and friendly, and seemed to be genuinely enjoying themselves.

Thank you so much for coming to WAK JAPAN to experience Japanese culture.

We also appreciate their permission to post on social media.

#wakjapan #bossy #kimono #kyototrip #bossladytours

A private calligraphy experience at Wakuwaku-kan.

A private calligraphy experience at Wakuwaku-kan.

Our guests were from France.

They were very interested in calligraphy and the Japanese language, and asked many questions. They wrote "laugh" and "cherry blossom."

We are grateful for their permission to share on social media.

#wakjapan #japanesecaligraphy #書道体験 #日本文化体験

Today’s guests enjoyed a tea ceremony experience

Today’s guests enjoyed a tea ceremony experience at Koshōji Temple.

During their conversation with our CEO, Ogawa, the guests asked a wide range of questions about her, including the inspiration behind starting WAK Japan, the difficulties she faced, her first clients, how she balances work and family life, what she values most, and advice for women aspiring to start their own businesses.

Thank you for enjoying your conversation with CEO Ogawa and your tea ceremony experience.

#wakjapan #teaceremony #茶道体験 #興聖寺 #kyototrip

It's a refreshing morning! The wind blows through

It's a refreshing morning!

The wind blows through the temple grounds, rustling the trees.

In the tea room, a solemn yet humorous tea ceremony experience is taking place.

本日の興聖寺

爽やかな朝です♪

風が境内を吹き抜け木々を揺らします。

お茶室では、厳かに、でもユーモアたっぷりの茶道体験が行われています。

#wakjapan #teaceremony #茶道体験 #興聖寺 #japanesecultureexperience

Summer decorations at Shōgaku-an Shōgaku-an, a

Summer decorations at Shōgaku-an

Shōgaku-an, a sub-temple of Tōfuku-ji, is adorned with summer decorations.

The bamboo shoji screens, which allow for good ventilation, are particularly striking.

#wakjapan #zenmeditation #正覚庵 #東福寺

Tea Ceremony & Calligraphy Experience at Honpoji T

Tea Ceremony & Calligraphy Experience at Honpoji Temple

A group of visitors enjoyed a tea ceremony experience in the study hall overlooking the beautiful garden, and a calligraphy experience in the lecture hall.

Despite the rain forecast, the weather turned out to be lovely, with a hint of summer heat.

#wakjapan #japanesecalligraphy #teaceremony #本法寺

Observing Iaido and Kendo Demonstrations at the Bu

Observing Iaido and Kendo Demonstrations at the Butokuden

We were fortunate enough to have the opportunity to observe demonstrations and mock matches of Iaido and Kendo at the Butokuden, a sacred site for martial arts.

A guest who has practiced martial arts such as karate in their home country for many years commented that it was a very impressive experience and a wonderful memory of their trip.

We are grateful for the permission to post on social media.

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We were delighted to welcome a lovely couple from

We were delighted to welcome a lovely couple from San Francisco to our Home-visit cooking program. We’re so happy we could introduce the flavors of Japanese home cooking to two people who truly love cooking!

#wakjapan #japanesecooking #homevisit #ワックジャパン

Tea ceremony experience at Wakuwaku-kan A lovely

Tea ceremony experience at Wakuwaku-kan

A lovely family from Italy.

They love Japan and said the matcha was incomparably more delicious than the matcha they drank 30 years ago when they were learning Aikido in Italy.

They were so glad they could come to Japan as it had been their dream to visit with their family.

#wakjapan #teaceremony #kyototrip #visitkyoto #きもの

In response to their questions, the husband expres

In response to their questions, the husband expressed surprise that there are no competitions in the tea ceremony, explaining that it is a discipline where culture, history, lineage, and etiquette are all considered, and that it is not about competing for rankings.

On the other hand, the husband, who had studied Aikido in France for 10 years, said that it is a world where technique, experience, and respect are highly valued, and he was convinced by its philosophy.

#wakjapan #teaceremony #ワックジャパン

We had lovely guests from Africa, Caribbean and Ma

We had lovely guests from Africa, Caribbean and Manchester Uk! Thank you for joining our tea experience!
#wakjapan #ワックジャパン #teaceremony #kyoto

Tango no Sekku 端午の節句 Tango no Sekku is

Tango no Sekku
端午の節句

Tango no Sekku is a traditional event held every year on May 5th to pray for the healthy growth and well-being of children.

端午の節句（たんごのせっく）は、毎年5月5日に男の子の健やかな成長と無病息災を願う伝統行事です。鯉のぼりや兜（かぶと）を飾り、柏餅やちまきを食べ、菖蒲湯（しょうぶゆ）に入るのが一般的で、現在は「こどもの日」として国民の祝日になっています。

#wakjapan #kyototrip #visitkyoto #端午の節句 #ワックジャパン

A mother and daughter from France visited us. The

A mother and daughter from France visited us. The daughter received a trip to Japan as a birthday present! We hope they create wonderful memories!

#wakjapan #ワックジャパン #kyototrip #teaceremony

A couple enjoyed a tea ceremony experience at Wak

A couple enjoyed a tea ceremony experience at Wak Japan's Wakuwaku-kan. Thank you for coming!

#wakjapan #ワックジャパン #kyototrip #teaceremony #茶道体験

A newlywed couple on their honeymoon remarked duri

A newlywed couple on their honeymoon remarked during their meal, “This garden looks familiar,” and when they showed us photos on their smartphone, we discovered they had visited Wak Japan two years ago for a GR tea ceremony and kimono experience! They were repeat customers who absolutely love Japan. They also mentioned that a friend of theirs is getting married soon and that they would like to recommend Wak Japan for their honeymoon. Thank you so much!

#wakjapan #ワックジャパン #visitjapan #kyotojapan

How about experiencing an authentic Japanese tea c

How about experiencing an authentic Japanese tea ceremony with your kids?

#茶道 #お子様連れ #wakjapan
#teaceramony #kidsactivityjapan

WakJapan hosted a private tea ceremony experience

WakJapan hosted a private tea ceremony experience at their "Wakuwaku-kan" facility.

#茶道体験 #wakjapan #teaceremony #kyototrip

Tea Ceremony Experience at Tenryu-ji Temple A spe

Tea Ceremony Experience at Tenryu-ji Temple

A special group tea ceremony experience program was held at "Yuun-an," a normally closed room at Tenryu-ji Temple, a Rinzai Zen temple located in Arashiyama.

#wakjapan #ワックジャパン #天龍寺 #tenryuji #tea ceremony

Tea ceremony experience As part of WakJapan’s h

Tea ceremony experience

As part of WakJapan’s home visit program, a tea ceremony experience was held.

This is a popular experience program that is specially conducted in the teacher’s home.

#wakjapan #kyototrip #teaceremony #ワックジャパン #茶道体験

Kintsugi Experience at Kōshōji Temple Following

Kintsugi Experience at Kōshōji Temple

Following their Zen meditation and tea ceremony experience at the temple, they also participated in a kintsugi (gold repair) experience.

They completed the repairs very carefully and beautifully.

Despite it being three experiences in a row, they showed no signs of fatigue and thoroughly enjoyed themselves.

#wakjapan #ワックジャパン #金継ぎ #kyototrip #興聖寺

Koto performance at The Ritz-Carlton Osaka I perf

Koto performance at The Ritz-Carlton Osaka

I performed the koto at a party for guests who were touring Japan on a cruise ship.

The beautiful sound of the koto resonated throughout the venue.

#wakjapan #ワックジャパン #koto #リッツカールトン #お琴

We held a group tea ceremony experience at Chionsh

We held a group tea ceremony experience at Chionsha, a beautiful traditional Kyoto townhouse.

Experiencing a tea ceremony in a traditional Kyoto townhouse was a truly special experience.

#wakjapan #kyototrip #ワックジャパン #teaceremony #ちおん舍

京都の桜 Kyoto cherry blossoms #wakjapan #kyo

京都の桜
Kyoto cherry blossoms

#wakjapan #kyototrip #ワックジャパン #kyotocherryblossoms #京都の桜

Group Zen meditation experience at Koshōji Temple

Group Zen meditation experience at Koshōji Temple

Calm your mind through Zen meditation from early morning.

#wakjapan #ワックジャパン #kyototrip #zenmeditation #興聖寺

京都観光コンシェルジュ 2026春夏にワ

京都観光コンシェルジュ 2026春夏にワックジャパンが紹介されています♪
以前取材に来ていただき無事掲載されました。
京都市内のホテル、旅館をはじめ、観光施設に置かれます。
#wakjapan #ワックジャパン #kyototrip #京都観光コンシェルジュ

Kintsugi Experience A special kintsugi experience

Kintsugi Experience
A special kintsugi experience was held at Kōshōji Temple.
Kintsugi is a traditional Japanese art of beautifully restoring broken pottery.

#wakjapan #kyototrip #金継ぎ #興聖寺 #kintsugi

A koto (Japanese zither) performance at The Ritz-C

A koto (Japanese zither) performance at The Ritz-Carlton Osaka.
This performance was held as part of a party for passengers who were touring Japan on a cruise ship.

#wakjapan #お琴 #ritzcariltonhotel #ワックジャパン

If you're looking for an authentic tea ceremony ex

If you're looking for an authentic tea ceremony experience, then you have no choice but to go to WAK JAPAN in Kyoto.

#wakjapan #teaceremony

かつて、京都に鎮座した「京の大仏」豊臣秀吉が願った姿を、再び現代に

クラウドファンディングで行われているプロジェクトにワックジャパンも支援を行っています。

返礼品の中から、弊社の日本文化体験事業茶道体験にて使用する掛け軸を見つけ、支援させていただきました。

返礼品は
■「徳不孤」掛け軸
天台寺門宗総本山三井寺(園城寺)　福家俊明（ふけしゅんみょう）筆

偶然にも、三井寺様とのご縁が始まったばかりのタイミングで、この掛け軸との出会いがあるとは。

ちなみにこの掛け軸に書かれている「徳不孤」は「とくこならず」と読みます。
孔子の言葉に由来する表現で、その意味は、徳のある人や、正しい行いをする人は決して孤立せず、理解者や支援者が必ず現れて仲間になる、という教えです。

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「16世紀、日本が植民地になりそうだった時代、それを阻止した太閤秀吉。私はその歴史を知ったときから秀吉公へ感謝の思いを抱くようになりました。そして、その顕彰のために日本人として何かしたいと思っていました。」と語る、弊社小川の思いもこのプロジェクトに関わることで少し近づけたのかなと思います。

私たちも、千年前に想いを馳せ、百年後を見据えることで、日々の暮らしの中に京都の歴史の重みを感じ、それをかけがえのないものとして次世代へ伝えていくことに共感し、少しでもご協力できればと考えます。

プロジェクトに関わる皆様の活動が、京の大仏復活となることを願います。

#wakjapan #京都大仏 #豊臣秀吉 #クラウドファンディング #ワックジャパン

Kintsugi Experience Kintsugi experience is a rec

Kintsugi Experience

Kintsugi experience is a recently popular traditional Japanese cultural experience at WAK Japan.

Everyone was very skillful and enjoyed kintsugi! They also experienced the spirit of repairing broken things and continuing to use them with care.

Thank you for participating in the experience at WAK Japan ♪

Please take home wonderful memories of Japan along with your kintsugi pottery.

We would also like to thank you for allowing us to post this on Instagram.

#金継ぎ #kintsugi #wakjapan #kyototravel

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