February 20, 2020 / Last updated : March 17, 2020 eclat-japon Seasonal tour

Walking around Gion and visit ochaya(establishment traditional where geiko and maiko amuse clients)

~In spring of Sakura season, let’ s take a walk around Gion district and talk and take a picture with  Maiko or Geiko~ Spring is the best season in Gion district. We can see flowering cherry, birds swimming in the river, and smell the scent of spring.     [Process] We meet in the front of Minamiza(南座） →walking around souvenir shops or sightseeing spots in the Gion district.→ We enter into the Ochaya(お茶屋）. Let’ｓ talk and enjoy Maiko danse. Of course, you can take pictures with her. → each will be dissolved． (In addition, if you would like to enjoy the night of Gion more, please consult with Eclat japon) 20,000 yen per person ( […]
September 28, 2019 / Last updated : October 20, 2019 eclat-japon Latest Notice

Sake Tasting in Fushimi

Sake tasting tour in Fushimi Fushimi is well known for sake brewing. The area has premium spring water “Fushimizu” which has been flowing since ancient times. Sake brewed in this area using this mellow water is smooth and called “Onna zake” (female sake). Fushimi has many breweries and restaurants where you can enjoy the local sake. Would you like to walk around the 『Sake town Fushimi』after talking about and tasting “Japanese sake” at Eclat Japon?   【Itinerary】 Let’s enjoy tasting different labels of sake while eating side dishes at nostalgic Kyomachiya (traditional town house)♪         Let’s go to brewery tours in Fushimi ♪(visiting places will vary depending on the […]
September 22, 2019 / Last updated : January 20, 2020 eclat-japon Experience

Japanese Calligraphy experience

Japanese Calligraphy experience What does the Kanji say?     “Kokoro” It says mind or heart.     “Yume” It says dream.   Would you like to make excellent memories of your trip by calligraphy experience ? A  calligrapher would tell you how to write Kanji gently and politely. You can experience Japanese calligraphy comfortably in a nostalgic house. 1.5 hours for 5,000yen(include tax) per person                       4,500yen(include tax)2persons/or more     Contact Us
December 28, 2018 / Last updated : March 24, 2020 eclat-japon Experience

Let’s make “Oinari-san” (fried bean curd sushi) near Fushimi Inari Shrine!

Let’s make “Oinari-san” (fried bean curd sushi) near Fushimi Inari Shrine! The foxes at Fushimi Inari Shrine love fried bean curd! You sometimes see it offered to the fox mascots on the mountain there.                                        Would you like to make some sushi wrapped with their favorite fried bean curd? It’s a fun cooking class taught by an instructor who loves cooking♪ You will also receive a pamphlet with cute illustrations. Let’s also make some udon with delicious soup. We will cook in a traditional style kitchen with a high ceiling, although we don’t use a firewood stove anymore. After cooking, we will enjoy the dishes upstairs.   Let’s […]
December 28, 2018 / Last updated : October 21, 2019 eclat-japon Experience

Experiencing Kimono Wearing

Experiencing Kimono Wearing   Would you like to walk around Fushimi town in Kimono after dressing up at a Machiya (traditional town house)?                                          This is a collaboration tour with the rental Kimono store “Uruwashiki”. You will experience Kimono dressing up and hair arrangement in a relaxing Tatami room. We will have some kimonos ready according to your preference and size, so you can choose your kimono and obi on that day. Dressing and hair arrangement in a private room♪   【Pricing】 Female visiting kimono, starting from 7,000 yen(tax included) Male kimono, starting from 5,000 yen(tax included) Hair arrangement, starting from 3,000 yen(tax included)   Why don’t you […]
November 14, 2018 / Last updated : October 20, 2019 eclat-japon Recommended

Ancient pilgrimage route, “Kumano Kodo”

    Ancient pilgrimage route,”Kumano Kodo” The path of the pilgrims “Kumano” was used from the Heian period. Finding of paradise, peoples walked in the long route of Kumano Kodo  to a sacred land. The “Sacred sites and pilgrimage routes in the Kii mountain range” is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004. Only during this year, you can available a special calligraphy stamp with golden ink at Kumano shrine. It takes about two hours and a half from Kansai area or about 2 hours  from Nagoya by train.  Japan has an excellent public transportation system. You can travel easier than before, can’t you? As for your comfortable stay, we would recommend “Resort Kumano Club” You can enjoy a marvelous view of the mountains […]
July 28, 2018 / Last updated : July 30, 2018 eclat-japon Topics

Renovation of Kyomachiya

  We renovated the office of “Éclat Japon”. The Kyo-machiya, a traditional town house in Kyoto, was built about 70 years ago. First step, the tatami The Tatami craftsman, Japanese tatami mats are very heavy, so it was not easy to transport them! With his expert eye, the craftsman of “tatami” specifies that they are real tatami made from rare straw. Nowadays, many tatami mats are made from chemical fible. Second step, sliding doors. Once retyped, they have returned to their original white color! Third step, Shoji. They are sliding doors. “Shoji” craftsman has adjusted Japanese sliding doors with the help of adapted his tools. Last step, kitchen. This one is […]