Incense Appreciation Overlooking a Temple Garden
From ¥80,600 for up to 2 guests · 2 hours
Learn kodo, the art of incense, in the Mishina Oheryu tradition, seated at a counter in a temple-owned space overlooking a Kyoto garden.
- Where
- Kyoto
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Group size
- 1–8 guests
Kodo, the art of incense appreciation, stands alongside flower arrangement and the tea ceremony as one of Japan's traditional arts. You learn the essentials of the Mishina Oheryu school and how to bring it into daily life.
You sit at a counter in an event space owned by a temple, overlooking a garden by the landscapist Ijuin Kanetsune, designated a Place of Scenic Beauty by Kyoto City and usually closed to the public.
What is included
- Kodo session
- Garden view from the counter
- English-speaking guide
Host and place
Hosted by A kodo instructor
Meeting point Kyoto — exact address sent once confirmed
Cancellation policy for this experience
Our standard tour cancellation terms (Terms and Conditions, clause 5) do not apply to this experience. It is run by a partner host, who sets its own conditions:
Free cancellation up to 8 days before the experience date: you get a full refund if we receive your cancellation by 5:00 PM Japan time on that day. After that the booking is non-refundable, and the date and the number of guests cannot be changed.
We will remind you of these conditions by email when your booking is confirmed. Please read them before you book.
Good to know
How long is Incense Appreciation Overlooking a Temple Garden?
Incense Appreciation Overlooking a Temple Garden lasts 2 hours.
How much does Incense Appreciation Overlooking a Temple Garden cost?
From ¥80,600 for up to 2 guests. A larger group, up to 8 guests, costs more. We confirm the exact price when we confirm your date.
What is the cancellation policy?
Our standard tour cancellation terms do not apply to this experience: it is run by a partner who sets its own conditions. Free cancellation up to 8 days before the experience date: you get a full refund if we receive your cancellation by 5:00 PM Japan time on that day. After that the booking is non-refundable, and the date and the number of guests cannot be changed. We will remind you of these conditions by email when your booking is confirmed.
How many guests can join?
This experience takes 1 to 8 guests, so it stays small and personal.
Where does it take place and where do we meet?
The experience takes place in Kyoto. Meeting point: Kyoto — exact address sent once confirmed.
What is included?
Kodo session, Garden view from the counter and English-speaking guide.
How do I book?
Send an enquiry with your preferred date using the form on this page. We confirm availability with the host and reply within one working day. Nothing is charged at the enquiry stage.
