Cultural Concierge
Exclusive Private Adventures in Kyoto
Junko Sophie Kakizaki, author of the popular series "Junko Sophie's Hidden Kyoto",
has her own unique take on Kyoto.
She creates one-of-a-kind journeys to reserve members-only restaurants,
tea ceremony in tea rooms where tourists and even Kyoto locals rarely get to experience one,
mysterious incense ceremony, visits to traditional craftsmen's workshops that are not open to the public,
experiences and places to immerse yourself in Zen and mindfulness, and much more.
Ex. Themed Journeys To Zen & Art
For Art Dealer From Singapore
Morning: Private Zen meditation at the oldest Zen temple in Kyoto
Afternoon: Private tea ceremony in a Japanese painter's garden
Evening: Shopping at a contemporary and antique art gallery with the presidential warrant of a certain country
Night: Private dinner with Geisha and secret temple bar
Arrangement fee: JPY 40,000 arrangement fee plus actual expenses for tea ceremony, Zen meditation and dinner.
Ex. Themed Journeys To "Listen" The Fragrance
For Perfumer From France
Morning: Listen to precious incense woods at a Machiya, traditional town house
Afternoon: Create beauty while feeling the scent of flowers through an Ikebana, Japanese flower arrangement experience
Evening: Visit an historical incense shop and make your own scented saschet.
Night: Dinner at a Kappo restaurant that serves pickled herbs that hard to get a table.
Arrangement fee: JPY 30,000 plus actual expenses for incense ceremony and Ikebana experience