There is a bond and trust beyond that of a customer and shop-owner in the case of ochaya and their regular customers.
Because ochaya strive to provide personalized serviced to each of their customers, it is necessary to first get to know the customer.
Thus, ochaya are not places you can just walk into. Ochaya is both a place for entertainment and a private residence at the same time. Thus, it should be easy to understand that they do not admit people who they do not know at all.
Let’s protect the city of Kyoto by respecting each other’s private spaces.
This homepage was financially supported by Kyoto city and represents a collaborative effort by:
Gion-Machi South District Council
Ryukoku University’s Faculty of International Studies
Lifestyle Design Laboratory at the Kyoto Women’s University
