Kyoto Special Opening of Cultural Properties: Omotesenke Kitayama Kaikan (first-ever opening)
- Dates
- Oct 31 (Sat) – Dec 6 (Sun)
- Hours
- Reception 9:30 to 16:00
- Price
- Adults 1,000 yen, junior high and high school students 500 yen (elementary age and under free with a guardian)
- Where
- Omotesenke Kitayama Kaikan (Kitayama)
A first-ever public opening of the Omotesenke Kitayama Kaikan.
Good to know
Opened to the public for the first time in this autumn's special openings: exhibits and commentary on the history of the tea ceremony and its tea gatherings, plus a chance to step inside a small tea room. 5 minutes on foot from Kitayama Station on the Karasuma subway line.
- Dates
- Oct 31 (Sat) – Dec 6 (Sun)
- Hours
- Reception 9:30 to 16:00
- Venue
- Omotesenke Kitayama Kaikan
- Nearest station
- Kitayama
- Admission
- Adults 1,000 yen, junior high and high school students 500 yen (elementary age and under free with a guardian)
About this event
In the 62nd Kyoto Special Opening of Cultural Properties, the Omotesenke Kitayama Kaikan opens to the public for the first time. There are exhibits and explanations on the history of the tea ceremony and the tea room, and visitors can step inside a small tea room. Reception is from 9:30 to 16:00. It is a five-minute walk from Kitayama Station on the Karasuma subway line.
Highlights
- A first-ever public opening of the Omotesenke Kitayama Kaikan.
- Guided exhibits on the history of the tea ceremony.
- You can step inside a small tea room.
- Good for
- For anyone curious about the Japanese tea ceremony or rarely opened places in Kyoto.
Good to know before you go
- Reception 9:30 to 16:00.
- Children of elementary school age and under are free with a guardian.
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FAQ
- What is Kyoto Special Opening of Cultural Properties: Omotesenke Kitayama Kaikan (first-ever opening)?
- In the 62nd Kyoto Special Opening of Cultural Properties, the Omotesenke Kitayama Kaikan opens to the public for the first time. There are exhibits and explanations on the history of the tea ceremony and the tea room, and visitors can step inside a small tea room. Reception is from 9:30 to 16:00. It is a five-minute walk from Kitayama Station on the Karasuma subway line.
- When is Kyoto Special Opening of Cultural Properties: Omotesenke Kitayama Kaikan (first-ever opening)?
- From Oct 31 (Sat) to Dec 6 (Sun), 2026.
- What are the opening hours?
- Reception 9:30 to 16:00
- How much does it cost?
- Adults 1,000 yen, junior high and high school students 500 yen (elementary age and under free with a guardian)
- Where is it and what is the nearest station?
- Omotesenke Kitayama Kaikan. The nearest station is Kitayama.
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