Sumi & Sip

（English below.）

日常を離れて、心をほどく。京都で出会う、新しい日本文化の楽しみ方。

平安神宮近くの築100年の町家で、墨をすり、筆を動かし、自分だけの一枚を描く。上手さよりも、目の前の一瞬に没頭する心地よさを大切に。

さらに、漆器で味わう日本酒3種類の飲み比べ。墨絵と日本酒、漆器の美しさを通じて、日本の伝統に触れながら、忙しい日常に小さな余白をつくりませんか。

Discover Japanese culture through traditional Japanese ink painting and a tasting of Japanese sake in a beautifully preserved 100-year-old traditional house near Heian Shrine in Kyoto.

Begin by grinding your own sumi ink on a traditional inkstone, embracing a mindful ritual to slow down and appreciate the present moment.

With step-by-step guidance, experience traditional Japanese ink painting. Discover wabi-sabi, the Japanese appreciation of beauty in imperfection, and enjoy expressing yourself freely. No prior experience is needed.

Continue with a tasting of three Japanese sakes served in traditional lacquerware. Admire its elegant shine and delicate craftsmanship while discovering Japan’s heritage of traditional artistry and appreciation for beautiful tableware.

Slow down and experience Japanese culture through art, sake, and craftsmanship in Kyoto.