HOTEL GRANVIA KYOTO

Kyoto's famed Geisha teahouses have historically been closed to all but those with regular connections, or those introduced through certain private channels. Thus, the public in general, and foreign visitors in particular, rarely have had the opportunity to enjoy the artistic performances of Geisha, or Ozashiki Asobi, in the traditional intimate settings of tea houses. Strictly translated, the word Geisha means person of art, and Geisha are indeed finely schooled in such traditional arts as classical dancing, the playing of musical instruments and other performance arts. The numbers of Geisha as well as the number of traditional teahouses have declined in recent years. While this means there may be fewer opportunities than ever to visit traditional Geisha teahouses, there have been increasing efforts to support this Kyoto tradition by making it more available. The Hotel Granvia Kyoto is now offering its guests the unique opportunity of spending an evening at a traditional teahouse, or Ochaya, in the Miyagawa-cho district of Kyoto. Here, guests will not only be welcomed into a world of traditional Japan rarely seen by outsiders, but they will also enjoy an elegant Kyoto-style dinner with entertainment provided by Geisha. Moreover, the Hotel is also offering guests and visitors the chance to enjoy an evening of traditional Kyoto teahouse entertainment at the hotel's elegant 6th floor Japanese Guesthouse, Shiokouji Rakusui. Guests here will not only enjoy a full evening of Giesha entertainment, but also a beautifully prepared and presented Kaiseki meal. At all Ozashiki presentations, entertainment will be provided by two Geishas, and one Jikata, or Shamisen player.

The Ozashiki Asobi Experience

• Hana Plan At the Hanafusa Teahouse in Miyagawa-cho
• Iki Plan At the Hotel Granvia, Shiokouji Rakusui

Rate per Person (Quote in JPY)

For a party of:		4 persons	5 persons	6 persons	7 persons	8 Persons
Single Occupancy	A	80,300	74,300	69,800	67,300	64,300
	B	84,500	78,500	74,000	71,500	68,500
Twin Occupancy	A	69,800	63,800	59,300	56,800	53,800
	B	72,425	66,425	61,925	59,425	56,425
Triple Occupancy	A	66,650	60,650	56,150	53,650	50,650
	B	68,750	62,750	58,250	55,750	52,750

Please note:

• Above rates include a one-night stay at Hotel Granvia Kyoto with breakfast, Ozashiki Asobi with a Kaiseki dinner, and transportation to/from Hanafusa teahouse for the Hana Plan. (Inclusive of all service and tax charges.)
• Rate A is for weekdays and holidays, and B for the days before holidays. Rate B will be applied for the periods November 1 thru December 10, 2008 and March 20 to March 31, 2009 .
• A minimum of 4 people is required for both plans.
• Full advance payment is required within one week from the time the reservation is made.
• Cancellation charge: JPY30,000 for cancellations 2 to 10 days prior to the accommodation day. There will be no refunds for cancellations made one day prior or on the day of the reservation.

For reservation and inquiries,
please call Reservations ( Tel: +81-(0)75-344-8888), or
send e-mail to:r-rsvtns@granvia-kyoto.co.jp