Osaka Wagashi Making and Matcha with Historic Temple Walking Tour

Osaka Prefecture, Japan
Duration2h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesJapanese, English
Group sizeUp to 4 travelers

Overview

-Explore Historic Temples, visit Kanda Shrine’s preserved buildings and Gansenji, the heart of the temple town.
-Stroll a Traditional Temple District, walk charming streets shaped by centuries of history.
-Enjoy Hands-On Japanese Culture, make your own Wagashi and savor Matcha in a beginner-friendly experience.

What's included

  • Guide fee
  • Wagashi (Japanese sweets) making experience fee
  • Matcha preparation experience fee
  • Other personal expenses

What to expect

  1. 10m
    ・Kanda Shrine (10 minutes)
    Visit Kanda Shrine, a Registered Tangible Cultural Property.
    All 12 historical buildings in the shrine grounds are designated as Registered Tangible Cultural Properties of Japan.
  2. Kaizukagobo Gansen Temple
    20m
    ・Gansenji (Important Cultural Property) (20 minutes)
    Visit Gansenji, the central temple of temple town, known for its beautiful historical architecture.
    Watch a video on a tablet while listening to the guide explain the history and development of the town.
  3. Kaizuka Jinaicho
    15m
    ・Temple town Walk (15 minutes)
    Walk along stone-paved alleys and old townhouses that preserve the traditional townscape centered around the temple.
  4. 1h 15m · Admission ticket included
    ・Tsunagu Kominka: Wagashi Making and Matcha Preparation (45 minutes for Wagashi making, 30 minutes break)
    Experience making Wagashi and preparing Matcha at Tsunagu Kominka, a guesthouse with a main residence built in the mid-Edo period and a kura storehouse added in the 18th century.
    Prepare Matcha using simple steps.
    Enjoy Matcha together with the Wagashi you made, and take a break.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

【Nankai Railway “Kaizuka” Station】
Address: 1-1-1 Kaizuka, Kaizuka City, Osaka 597-0083

End point

【Nankai Railway “Kaizuka” Station】
Address: 1-1-1 Kaizuka, Kaizuka City, Osaka 597-0083

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The Wagashi may differ from the images depending on the season and ingredient availability. Thank you for your understanding.

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