From March 31 (Mon.) to April 5 (Sat.), 2025, "Omotenashi no Boat Trip Special Tour" will be held at Shoseien (枳殻邸), the enclave grounds of Higashi Honganji Temple.
The Shoseien Garden is said to have welcomed many distinguished guests in the past and provided hospitality by boat. This tour is a special program that allows visitors to experience a part of the hospitality that was practiced in the Edo period (1603-1868), with a leisurely ride around the park's pond in a Japanese-style boat built based on historical documents, and enjoy matcha green tea and original sweets from Higashi Honganji Temple in Rinchi-tei, which is usually closed to the public. Depending on the schedule, it may also be possible to switch the matcha reception to a porridge meal and enjoy it in the Roan, a two-story tea house.
The garden is planted with nearly 50 cherry trees of several varieties including Someiyoshino, so you can enjoy cherry blossoms for a long period of time, including early blooming ones. Enjoy the spring in Kyoto with special hospitality in this historic garden.

(advance reservation required)
Period] Monday, March 31, 2025 - Saturday, April 5, 2025
10:00 -, 11:00 -, 12:00 -, 1:00 -, 2:00 -, 3:00 - each day
Time required: approx. 1 hour
Capacity: 5 persons per session
Fee: 6,000 yen per person (includes green powdered tea, original Japanese sweets from Higashi Honganji Temple, and a donation for garden maintenance)

Tuesday, April 1 - Thursday, April 3, from 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.
On April 4 (Fri.) and 5 (Sat.) from 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., and 1:00 p.m., the matcha tea service can be changed to a congee meal.
Re-an 1F: for a maximum of 4 persons, 8,500 yen per person (including meals and donation for garden maintenance)
Re-an 2F: Max. 2 persons 10,000 yen per person (including meals and donation for garden maintenance)

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