Experience
okeiko Japan Miyajima (おけいこジャパン宮島)
okeiko Japan Miyajima is a cultural experience facility located on Miyajima. In a renovated old private house, you can experience a variety of Japanese traditional culture such as a tea ceremony, calligraphy, and making Japanese sweets. Depending on the experience course, it is possible to combine several experience courses into a schedule. Lectures can be given in English as well as Japanese, so even those who do not understand Japanese can enjoy experiencing Japanese culture.
- Open
- 10:00 - 17:00
- Closed
- Never closes
Moment of Joy
At “okeiko Japan Miyajima,” there are around 15 different activites you can choose from, ranging from kimono-wearing to Japanese calligraphy-shamoji unique to Miyajima. One of the most popular activites is the tea ceremony, where you can learn how to make matcha (powdered green tea) in a kimono in a room covered with tatami mats, and learn the etiquette for serving matcha. Even those who have difficulty sitting on the floor can enjoy the experience in a comfortable position, as chairs and desks are provided.
