Kobe beef lunch with calligraphy and tea ceremony experiences
In Kobe
From
£174
pp
4h 0 mins · 5.0 (2)
Experience traditional Japan at Kotonoha, a charming café in a beautifully restored old Japanese house. Begin with a Japanese calligraphy lesson taught by a professional, where you’ll learn to write in Japanese and receive your name written in elegant calligraphy.
Next, enjoy a tea ceremony where you make your own tea and relax in the peaceful atmosphere of the house. You can also take a stroll through the quiet, scenic countryside neighborhood.
Finish the tour with a delicious lunch featuring Kobe beef in yakiniku style, traditional dishes like oden, and matcha jelly for dessert. The tender Kobe beef melts in your mouth—perfect for those who want to experience authentic Japanese culture and cuisine in one visit.
Free cancellation
Private tour
Pickup included
What's included
- Professional Japanese Calligraphy teacher
- AIR_CONDITIONED_VEHICLE
- LUNCH
What's not included
- ALCOHOLIC_BEVERAGES
- SODA_POP
Itinerary
- We will visit Kotonoha, a traditional Japanese house café. The café is located in an old-style Japanese home. Our first activity will be Japanese calligraphy with a professional calligraphy teacher. She will show you how to write in Japanese and also create your name in beautiful calligraphy. This is a wonderful way to experience traditional Japanese culture. (1h 0min)
- Our second activity is a traditional Japanese tea ceremony. You will make your own tea and relax inside the beautiful old Japanese house. This experience offers a calm and peaceful atmosphere, and you can also take a walk around the neighborhood to enjoy the charm of the Japanese countryside. (1h 0min)
- The final activity is lunch. The restaurant serves Kobe beef in a yakiniku (grilled meat) style, along with traditional Japanese dishes such as oden and various appetizers, all served with white rice. At the end of the meal, you’ll enjoy a cup of herbal medicine tea (yakuzen-cha) and matcha jelly for dessert. The Kobe beef is incredibly tender—it melts in your mouth. If you want to experience both premium Kobe beef and authentic local Japanese cuisine, this is the perfect place. (1h 0min)
Meeting & end point
Meeting point
After you book the tour, we’ll send you a photo of your guide so you’ll know exactly what to look for. On the day of the tour, your guide will be waiting right in front of the meeting point, ready to welcome you.
End point
After you book the tour, we’ll send you a photo of your guide so you’ll know exactly what to look for. On the day of the tour, your guide will be waiting right in front of the meeting point, ready to welcome you.
Practical information
- Operated by
- REAL GOOD JAPAN TOUR
- Travellers per booking
- 1–15
- Languages
- en
- Confirmation
- INSTANT
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation available.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Important notes
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently asked questions
This tour lasts approximately 4 hours. Allow a little extra time at either end if you need to transfer between the ship and the excursion meeting point.
The excursion price typically covers transport, a qualified guide, and the activities listed in the description above. Meals, gratuities, personal shopping, and any entrance fees not mentioned in the description are usually paid separately on the day.
Age and fitness guidance for this excursion is not specified in the data we hold. The tour description above is the best guide — if you have any specific concerns, contact your cruise line's excursion desk before departing the ship.