宮下 京都ガイド
Our Concept
Take Home the Coolness of Kibune.
The sound of flowing water.
A gentle mountain breeze.
A bowl of refreshing cold tea.
The quiet rhythm of a traditional tea ceremony.
This experience is designed to let you enjoy summer with all five senses, and to take home not only the coolness of Kibune, but also a sense of inner calm.
Experience
Your Experience Includes
Introduction to Japanese Tea Culture
Learn the philosophy of Japanese tea culture and the traditions of the Yabunouchi School, one of Kyoto's historic tea schools.
Tea Ceremony Demonstration
Watch an authentic tea ceremony performed beside the beautiful Kibune River.
Two Traditional Japanese Sweets
Seasonal dry sweets served before tea.
Refreshing Cold Tea
Enjoy a bowl of cold tea specially prepared for the summer season.
Warm tea is also available upon request.
Make Your Own Matcha
Learn how to whisk your own bowl of matcha and enjoy it in the peaceful surroundings of Kibune.
A Summer Experience Found Only in Kibune
Summer in Kyoto is often known for its heat.
But for centuries, Kyoto people have embraced summer differently.
They seek "ryo" (涼), a sense of coolness that refreshes not only the body, but also the mind.
In Kibune, surrounded by clear mountain streams and lush forests, we invite you to experience this uniquely Japanese way of appreciating summer.
Information
Private Experience
1 Guest ¥35,000
2 Guests ¥45,000
3 Guests ¥55,000
4 Guests ¥65,000
5 Guests ¥75,000
Approximately 60 minutes
All prices include tax.
Each session is completely private and reserved exclusively for your group
How to Book
1. Check Availability
Send us your preferred date, time, and number of guests.
2. We Check the Kawadoko Availability
We will confirm availability directly with the venue.
3. Weather Confirmation
One day before your experience, we will check the weather forecast and confirm the final arrangements.
4. Secure Online Payment
Once the experience is confirmed, we will send you a secure online payment link.
5. Experience Kibune
Meet us in Kibune and enjoy your private riverside tea experience.
Time
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location
Denbe（伝兵衛） Kibune, Kyoto
39 Kuramakibunecho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto 601-1112, Japan
Group Size
Private Experience
1–5 Guests
Duration
Approximately 60 minutes
Why Kibune?
Tea ceremonies can be experienced throughout Kyoto.
Historic temples can be found across the city.
Beautiful gardens are everywhere.
But only Kibune offers
• Mountain streams
• Kawadoko riverside platforms
• Refreshing summer air
• Deep forest scenery
• Seasonal beauty
• Tranquility
Kibune is not simply the setting for this experience.
Kibune is the reason this experience exists.
About Your Host
Ryotaro Miyashita
Fourth-generation member of a Kyoto kimono family
Practitioner of the Yabunouchi School of Tea
Kyoto Cultural Guide
English-speaking host
My goal is not simply to introduce Kyoto's sights, but to share the culture, traditions, and sensibilities that Kyoto people have valued for generations.
Weather Policy
As this experience takes place on a riverside kawadoko platform surrounded by nature, weather conditions are an important part of the experience.
If fair weather is forecast one day before the experience, the Kibune Riverside Tea Experience will take place as scheduled.
If rain is forecast in advance, the kawadoko platform may not be available. In this case, we can offer you a private tea ceremony at our traditional tea space in Kyoto City instead, at our standard private tea ceremony rate.
In the event of an unexpected sudden rainstorm after your Kibune experience has begun, we will move indoors and continue the tea experience safely.
As the kawadoko venue and arrangements will already have been prepared exclusively for your group, the original experience price will apply.
Payment & Cancellation
Payment is requested one day before the experience, after the weather forecast and venue availability have been confirmed.
A secure online payment link will be sent directly to you.
Your reservation will be officially confirmed once payment has been completed.
Once payment has been completed, the reservation is non-refundable and a 100% cancellation fee will apply.
