DAYTIME WORKSHOP · NEAR NISHIKI MARKET
Hands-On Coffee Ceremony with a Master
Japan brews coffee with the same care it gives to tea. In a hidden alley cafe near Nishiki Market, you grind, bloom, and brew two coffees with a Master — then compare them slowly over Kyoto sweets.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
WORKSHOP PHOTOS
HOW THE 70 MINUTES UNFOLD
Welcome. The Master greets you and brews you a cup of hand-drip coffee — the taste you will be aiming for.
The story of Japanese coffee. A short, fun talk with quiz questions. Smell and compare today’s beans.
Watch the Master brew one cup from start to finish: the grind, the water temperature, the bloom, the slow circular pour.
Your turn. With the Master beside you, brew two different coffees with your own hands.
Tasting, with Kyoto sweets. Compare your two coffees side by side — this is where the differences really click.
Wrap-up. Questions, photos, and your take-home set, plus the Master’s favorite local Kyoto spots.
// MEETING POINT
Ashinoyashiro Coffee (葦乃社珈琲)
151 Nagahara-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto — down the alley on the east side of Yanaginobanba St., just south of Ayanokoji St. Look for the indigo noren (shop curtain) at the end of the alley.
About 5 minutes on foot from Nishiki Market, and about 6 minutes from Subway "Shijo" / Hankyu "Karasuma" stations. Please arrive 5 minutes before your start time.
BOOK YOUR SPOT
Only 4 seats per session. Book early to secure your date.
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// PRIVATE & CUSTOM TOURS
PLANNING A GROUP TRIP
TO KYOTO?
We offer private and group bookings for travel agencies, corporate groups, and tour operators. Custom itineraries, flexible timing, and dedicated local guides.
- Groups of up to 40 guests
- Custom routes & duration
- Commission-friendly pricing
- English & Japanese support