Ryotei Nicho Plan A｜Setouchi DMC

Ryoutei Nicho

料亭二蝶

PlanA: Intimate Dialogues:
Exploring Japanese Culture with Cultural Luminaries

Experience plan overview

Experience tea ceremony under owner Yamamoto Wataru's guidance and engage with Kagawa's cultural heritage bearers. Begin in the tea room with Yamamoto's introduction to Japanese tea ceremonies, enjoying fresh wasanbon sugar and thin tea served in precious, museum-quality tea bowls. Yamamoto, well-versed in tea utensils and their history, shares fascinating insights throughout.
In Plan A, meet local storytellers who actively promote Kotohira town's Kanamaru-za, Japan's oldest existing playhouse. They'll share the history of both the Kotohira-gu Shrine, long revered as a sanctuary for seafaring deities, and Konpira Kabuki traditions. The experience concludes with an innovative plant-based kaiseki meal that has served international dignitaries, each dish beautifully presented like a work of art, full of surprises and wonder.

105,000 yen*Includes professional interpreter. Additional ¥20,000 per groupfor Kotohira cultural guide session
2-6 people
From 17：30（240 mins）

Experience plan flow

Arrive at Nicho, enjoy welcome tea before proceeding to the tea room.
Learn about Japanese tea ceremony from owner Yamamoto and participate in the ceremony.
Points about Plan A

Move to guest room for cultural talk about Kanamaru-za theater from Kotohira town storytellers.*Storyteller availability varies by date (one storyteller per session, cannot be speci fied; photo shows Ike Ryutaro of Ike Store).
Savor plant-based kaiseki cuisine featuring local Sanuki ingredients.*Menu items are examples only.

Highlights and Details of Each Plan

Tea Ceremony Experience with Tea Master Yamamoto: Deeply rooted in ryotei culture, this tea ceremony offers an intimate glimpse into Japanese hospitalities and aesthetics. Yamamoto's attentive guidance welcomes guests of all experience levels, making the ceremony accessible and meaningful. From his graceful movements to the dissolving fresh wasanbon sugar, to enjoying usucha from historic tea bowls, each element creates a profound impression. This special experience reveals the richness of Japanese traditional culture.
Tea Room Art and Antiques Worthy of Museum Display: In Nicho's nationally registered tea room, each ceremony begins with mindful preparation - seasonal flowers and carefully selected scrolls that convey the host's theme. This arrangement marks the beginning of tea ceremony hospitality. Master Yamamoto's collection showcases exceptional pieces, including a rare 450-year-old tea bowl, fourth-generation Raku works, and antique Satsuma and Setoguro pieces that command respect from art experts, each a historically significant masterpiece that astonishes even specialists.
A New Plant-based Washoku Experience: Nicho's kaiseki cuisine showcases masterful culinary expertise. The chef personally selects seasonal ingredients from local producers and uses traditionally crafted Japanese seasonings to create plant-based dishes with remarkable depth and satisfaction, achieved through innovative cooking techniques. Each artistic presentation captures seasonal transitions through delicate arrangements, reflecting both technical mastery and Japanese refinement.
Meeting Kotohira's Cultural Storytellers Plan A Only: Experience a special presentation about the Kanamaru-za (Former Konpira Grand Theater), a nationally designated Important Cultural Property, by one of two local experts: Mayor Kataoka Hideki, a kabuki enthusiast, or Ike Ryutaro, the 28th generation owner of Gonin-hyakusho*1 Ike Shop along Kotohira-gu Shrine's approach*2. Built in 1835, Kanamaru-za is Japan's oldest existing playhouse, hosting the Shikoku Konpira Kabuki Grand Performance in spring that draws fans nationwide. Either speaker will share their passion for kabuki, one of Japan's globally renowned traditional arts, through their enthusiastic presentation.
*1 Gonin-hyakusho refers to five hereditary families serving the deity of Kotohira-gu Shrine. These families have continued to assist with shrine rituals for generations.
*2 One speaker will be present; specific speaker depends on date of visit.

Price (tax incl.): 105,000 yen*Includes professional interpreter. Additional ¥20,000 per groupfor Kotohira cultural guide session
Minimum Number of Guests Required: 2-6 people
Time Required: From 17：30（240 mins）
Cancellation Policy: 10 to 4 days before reservation: 20%
3 days to the day before reservation: 50%
On the day of reservation: 100%
What to Bring/Clothing: Please do not come barefoot.
Please bring socks or stockings.
Payment Methods: Pay in advance via credit card
VISA, MASTER, AMEX, DC, JCB, Diners
Participation Conditions: Wheelchair access not available.
Reservation Deadline: 1.5 months in advance
Notes/Disclaimers: The menu and number of dishes will change depending on the season.

The experience may be canceled or the content may change due to unavoidable circumstances.

If you cancel on the day without notice, you will be charged 100% of the reserved fees.

A cancellation fee will also be charged for cancellations of reservations for large groups.
Other things to note: Drinks during meals paid on site.

For Plan A, one Kotohira cultural guide will be present. Specific speaker cannot be selected.

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