“Wetour took us to a quiet Kyoto machiya for a proper tea ceremony—no crowds, just a patient tea master explaining ichigo ichie. We whisked matcha, tasted seasonal wagashi, and learned bowing etiquette without feeling awkward. Afterwards we strolled a local market to sample pickles and street snacks I’d never find alone. Dinner was a refined kaiseki—tiny, beautiful courses, totally Michelin-level. The guide handled everything with calm precision.”