Traditional Tea Ceremony
Learn the art of chado (the way of tea) in an authentic machiya townhouse. A certified t…
Kyoto · 90 min¥5,000
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Currency
Japanese Yen — cards widely accepted, carry some cash
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Power
100V, Type A/B plug — US plugs fit without an adapter
警
Emergency
110 police · 119 fire & ambulance
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Tipping
Not customary — and can cause confusion if offered
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