Discover Japanese Green Tea: Brew and Taste in Takayama

5.0 (3 reviews) Takayama, Japan
Duration1h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesJapanese, English
Group sizeUp to 4 travelers

Overview

An expert from a long-established tea shop in Hida Takayama for over 100 years will give a lecture on how to brew delicious tea by using a teapot that suits each tea leaves.
You can choose 3 types of tea leaves from 5 types of green tea, 5 types of roasted green tea , and 5 types of blended tea and compare them.

What's included

  • Tea
  • Souvenir
  • Sweets

What to expect

Discover Japanese tea at a long-established tea shop in historic Hida Takayama.

Learn how to brew Japanese tea using a traditional Kyusu (teapot) and enjoy tasting the teas you prepare yourself.

Choose between tatami seating in a traditional room at the back of our historic tea shop, a Registered Tangible Cultural Property of Japan, or tables and chairs featuring Hida furniture.

【Experience Details】
・Choose 3 teas from 15 varieties: 5 types of sencha (Japanese green tea), 5 types of hojicha (roasted green tea), and 5 types of blended tea.
・Learn how to brew each tea using a suitable teapot, guided by our tea shop staff.
・Prepare and taste the teas yourself, comparing their aromas and flavors.
・Enjoy seasonal Japanese sweets from Takayama.
・Receive a small souvenir at the end of the experience.

【Language Information】
The experience is conducted mainly in Japanese. Our staff can provide basic explanations in simple English and use a translation app when needed.
A professional English interpreter is not included.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Once you arrive at our store, please tell the staff member that you would like to attend the session.

End point

Once you arrive at our store, please tell the staff member that you would like to attend the session.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Strollers are allowed inside the store, but since the session takes place in a tatami room, please hold your baby.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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