A culinary and cultural experience at a traditional Kyoto restaurant (a cultural experience of enjoying authentic Kyoto kaiseki cuisine)

A culinary and cultural experience at a traditional Kyoto restaurant. In addition to being the third generation head of Manshige, Keigo Tamura is also a Japan Cultural Envoy designated by the Agency for Cultural Affairs and member of the Kyoto Cuisine Preservation Society that works to preserve the techniques of the Registered Intangible Cultural Property of Kyoto Cuisine. Under his guardianship, Manshige offers a variety of activities for groups small and large to experience original Kyoto cuisine and culture. These include lectures and activities on the food-related culture of Japan and Kyoto, lectures on Kyoto vegetables from a vegetable sommelier, lectures on the ingredients used in Kyoto cuisine, Kyoto geisha and maiko performances, getting hands-on with Nishijin-ori textiles, Noh and Kyogen drama, viewing of artistic masterpieces in the restaurant hall such as the works of Ikuo Hirayama, hands-on experiences making dashi stock, demonstrations of finely cutting conger eels to the bone, and demonstrations of sushi-making. At their request, groups can receive unique and original cultural and culinary experiences.