Miyashita Kyoto Guide
My name is Ryotaro Miyashita.
I was born and raised in Kyoto, into a family that has worked with kimono for four generations.
Today, I offer two private experiences: a tea ceremony and a kimono artisan tour.
Both are guided personally, and both reflect the same intention — to share Kyoto’s living traditions quietly and honestly.
My Story
Growing up in a kimono family meant being surrounded not only by finished garments, but by the people and work behind them.
My role today is not to explain from the outside, but to act as a bridge — connecting guests with artisans and their daily work through long-standing relationships.
In 2024, I began studying the Yabunouchi school of tea ceremony.
Tea, for me, is not a performance, but a way of welcoming people into a shared space — a quiet starting point before engaging more deeply with Japanese culture.
Spending time abroad deepened my appreciation for Japanese culture and everyday traditions.
Rather than creating large group tours or performances, I chose to offer small, private experiences — allowing each guest to engage at their own pace.
