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MAIKOYA (ceremonia del té)

MAIKOYA runs tea ceremonies in Kyoto, shared or private, explained in English.

Book on their English website with code ag-special (10% off). First name “AG”, last name “Tony Kansai Guide”, and your name, email and phone in the remarks. For a private one I come in to translate.

Your discount codeag-special

What it is good for in Kansai

  • Tasting matcha and Japanese sweets with every gesture explained.
  • A private ceremony for your family, translated into Spanish or Arabic.
  • A calm break between temples.

How to get started, step by step

  1. 1

    Go to mai-ko.com (English agency page for Kyoto) and pick a date.

  2. 2

    At checkout use code ag-special (10% off). First name “AG”, last name “Tony Kansai Guide”; your name, email and phone in the remarks.

  3. 3

    For a private one with translation, tell me and I come in.

My tips

  • It is paid in advance by card.
  • For large groups, tell me a month ahead.
  • In a private one I do not take tea: I only translate.

Price

Their website price, 10% less when booked through me.

Go on your own, step by step

Everything you need to get there, walk in and be understood, even without Japanese.

How to get there

They do not publish the address: you get it when you book.

Show this when you arrive

こんにちは。大阪のガイド、ハンマ・トニー(Tony Kansai Guide)の紹介で来ました。Hello. I was sent by Tony Hanma, a guide from Osaka (Tony Kansai Guide).

予約しています。名前は ____ です。I have a booking. My name is ____.

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Phrases you will use

Tap the speaker to hear it. If it does not come out, just show the written phrase.

  • 子どもも参加できますか?Kodomo mo sanka dekimasu ka?Can children take part?
  • 予約しています。名前は ____ です。Yoyaku shite imasu. Namae wa ____ desu.I have a booking. My name is ____.
  • 英語で大丈夫ですか?Eigo de daijōbu desu ka?Is English OK?
  • カードで払えますか?Kādo de haraemasu ka?Can I pay by card?
  • 写真を撮ってもいいですか?Shashin o tottemo ii desu ka?May I take photos?
  • トイレはどこですか?Toire wa doko desu ka?Where is the toilet?
  • ありがとうございました!Arigatō gozaimashita!Thank you very much!

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Private guide in Kansai, in English

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Tony Hanma, a Spanish guide who lives in Osaka, runs private tours in Spanish (native), English and Arabic in Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, Kobe and Himeji.

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