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A person in traditional Japanese attire holding a red fan with gold patterns. 1
A bar with a red carpet, modern chairs, and a bar counter with bottles. 2
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A person whisking matcha in a blue bowl. 4
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By Traditional Japanese Magic Show & Matcha Experience

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10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is Rp1.358.338 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h
  • Mobile voucher
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Overview

    • Witness rare traditional Japanese magic just 30 cm before your eyes.
    • Enjoy a fully private performance in an intimate Kyoto tea room.
    • Relax with authentic Uji matcha after the show.
    • Enjoy a refined one-hour experience away from crowds and busy sightseeing.
    • Recognised by Japan as intangible cultural heritage, this is a traditional art.

Activity location

    • Kyoto
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 日本、〒605-0073 京都府京都市東山区祇園町北側347−114 河原ビル | A staff member will be in front of the building five minutes before the meeting time.
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    30-minute traditional Japanese magic show
  • Inclusions
    30-minute Uji matcha tea time
  • Exclusions
    Transport to/from the activity location
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses

Know before you book

    • Not suitable for: Wheelchair users

What you can expect

  • Private show for one group only — a once-in-a-lifetime cultural experience in Kyoto.

    Hidden in a quiet alley of Kyoto, a discreet tea room opens the door to a world rarely seen by travellers. Here, you’ll witness Wazuma — a 1,000-year-old Japanese illusion art, now performed by fewer than ten remaining masters. Officially recognised as intangible cultural heritage, this rare tradition is a true cultural treasure.

    With the audience limited to just your group, every precise gesture and impossible moment unfolds just centimetres away, drawing you deeper into the performance. There is no distant stage and no crowd — the magic happens right before your eyes.

    The entire space is yours alone, creating an intimate salon-like setting designed for close-up immersion.

    After the performance, savour a hand-whisked bowl of fragrant Uji matcha, served with clear English guidance.

    This one-hour journey is far more than sightseeing — it is a refined, multi-sensory experience of Japanese tradition, mystery, elegance, and quiet beauty.

Location

Activity location

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    • Kyoto
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 日本、〒605-0073 京都府京都市東山区祇園町北側347−114 河原ビル | A staff member will be in front of the building five minutes before the meeting time.
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan