Cafe Lunch and Cultural Experiences of Japan

Osaka Prefecture, Japan
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Duration5h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

We are "Best Destination," a travel company based in Osaka. This tour offers you three distinct activities.

First, enjoy a delicious lunch at Café Lapin, where the activities will take place.

Then, experience a traditional matcha tea ceremony conducted by a professional instructor. You will learn the proper etiquette and enjoy a demonstration by a skilled tea master.

Next, you'll participate in a Japanese sweets-making session guided by the third-generation owner of a long-established wagashi shop in Sakai City. With extensive experience teaching abroad, he will provide expert instruction.

Finally, you'll try your hand at tsumami-zaiku, a traditional craft that involves folding small squares of silk or chirimen fabric with tweezers to create intricate patterns of seasonal flowers and butterflies. This technique has been passed down since the Edo period. You will make an accessory to take home as a beautiful souvenir from Japan.

※The experience does not include kimono rental.

What's included

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • All necessary materials, tools, and ingredients for the experience will be provided by us.
  • Guide
  • Apart from the wagashi and matcha served during the experience, no other beverages or meals will be provided. Please bring drinking water or other refreshments as needed.

What to expect

In this experience, you will be able to enjoy three traditional aspects of Japanese culture:

・Tea Ceremony Experience

Learn about the historical tea ceremony and enjoy matcha under the guidance of a professional instructor. You will be taught the proper etiquette and the art of tea preparation.

・Wagashi Making Experience

Join a world-renowned wagashi artisan to create traditional Japanese sweets. Although it may look simple, making these sweets requires advanced skills. You can enjoy eating the sweets you make.

・Tsumami-Zaiku Crafting Experience

Create a traditional Japanese craft known as tsumami-zaiku. You will make a flower by pinching small pieces of fabric with Japanese patterns. First, you can choose to make a hairpin, headband, or brooch.

Additionally, you will enjoy a delicious lunch at Café Lapin, where the activities will take place. This luxurious half-day course offers a comprehensive and enriching experience of Japanese culture.

Kimono rental is not included in the price. It is available as an optional add-on.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Cafe Lapin
Yamanokuchi Shopping Street
2-1-3 Ichinochohigashi, Sakai-ku, Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture

End point

Cafe Lapin
Yamanokuchi Shopping Street
2-1-3 Ichinochohigashi, Sakai-ku, Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture

Pickup details

This is Shukuin Station, a tram station located in Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture. The tram runs down the middle of the road.
Please wait on the platform, and I will come to pick you up. Alternatively, if you let us know your hotel, we can suggest other nearby stations for a more convenient meeting point.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • We do not have special chairs for infants. You may seat your child in a stroller, have them sit on the tatami floor, or if they can sit on their own, that is also acceptable. Please ensure your child's safety during the experience. It is okay to bring a child who won't participate in the activities, but please keep an eye on them at all times. If you plan to bring your child, please let us know in advance.
  • There are no specific health restrictions for this activity. However, it involves detailed handwork.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts
  • You'll choose your date and travelers and pay on viator.com. Prices vary by date, group size and option.
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