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What you can Experience

Our itinerary includes several undocumented surprises. We will take you to some exceptional places which are not open to the public. Wait till you hear!

A knowledgeable specialist will accompany you throughout the whole tour to help you understand how to truly appreciate and notice the hidden messages infused in the Japanese garden.

There are endless choices of cuisines in Japan. An essential dining experience that is unique in both its cuisine and atmosphere can be found in Kyoto.

Ideal Itinenary

Day1

Visit Hakusasonso, Japan’s largest artist residence once owned by the famed Nihonga(traditional Japanese painting) artist Hashimoto Kansetsu.
The entire residence expands to 10,000 square meters consisting of a tea house, personal Buddhist temple, atelier, and an alluring garden where you could grasp a perspective of Kansetsu’s artwork.
For your dinner, savor the blessing of Japan in a restaurant that boasts a unique dining experience serving dishes in its elegant garden.

Day2

If you are after a traditional-style Japanese breakfast, Hyotei is an excellent option. Located just outside of Nanzenji Temple, Hyotei is particularly popular for its ‘asa-gayu’, literally means ‘morning rice porridge.’
Afterward, you will be visiting Murin-an to appreciate a masterpiece of a modern Japanese garden and Myoshinji Taizo-in Temple to admire the reproduction of Hyonenzu (a painting of ‘Catching a Catfish with a Gourd’), which is designated as a national treasure. Lastly, visit Haradani-en, a privately-owned cherry blossom garden known only to the locals.

Day3

Continuing from the day before, a knowledgeable specialist will accompany you to explain the different styles of Japanese Gardens.
At the Ninna-ji Temple, elevate your understanding of Japanese culture through the monk’s private guide. The temple is deeply related to the imperial family of Japan.
Lastly, visit Shoden-ji Temple, a small and tranquil garden to discover the place of serenity and the beauty of a dry garden.

Garden Designer

Yuri Ugaya

Yuri Ugaya is a garden designer and producer based in Japan. She was born and raised in Kyoto. After studied Japanese cultural history at University in Kyoto, she went abroad to over 30 counties, solely for the purpose of admiring the gardens. She studied gardening at Niagara Parks Commission School of Horticulture in Canada and had an experience in Kew Gardens, England. Her major works include a Japanese “Zen” garden she created at the Grand Central Station, New York in 2017.

Pictures taken on actual tour (2021)

This is sample itinerary. If you have any further requests or questions, please feel free to contact us.