Making tea in a tea ceremony room and entertaining guests is an ancient Japanese cultural practice. You will experience making Japanese sweets in Itoigawa, have a Japanese lunch, and experience having tea ceremony in a tea room in a private residence.
Details on tour
About this activity
Duration – 6 hours
Live tour guide – English
Highlights
- Traditional tea ceremony in tea room served by ladies dressed in Kimono
- Japanese sweets making: Hands-on experience with the expert
- Gourmet Lunch at the 1* Michelin traditional J-food restaurant
Fee
JPY31,000 /person
No. of Guests
Min 4 to Max 8
Dates
Jan 10, 17, 24, 31
Feb 7, 14, 21, 28
Schedule
Program Starts 10:00 Program Ends 15:30
Includes
✔️Visit the Wagashi ( Japanese Sweets ) shop and try Wagashi-making with the Wagashi master
✔️Gourmet Lunch at the Japanese restaurant
✔️Traditional tea ceremony in tea room served by ladies dressed in Kimono
✔️English-speaking guide
✔️Transportation from Itoigawa station
Inquire in advance
- People with mobility impairment
Important information
- Food allergy information must be provided
- Children under 6 years old will be charged for meals only.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation 7 days before the day of the start of the tour: 30% of the total fee
- Cancellation the day before the day of the start of the tour: 50% of the total fee
- Cancellation on the day of the start of the tour: 100% of the total fee
- Cancellation after the start of the tour or no-show without notice: 100% of the total fee
Itinerary
Meet up at Geopal (JR Itoigawa Station’s Alps Exit)
Transfer by car to the Wagashi (Japanese sweets) shop and Wagashi-making
Transfer by car to the traditional Japanese restaurant
Gourmet lunch at the 1* Michelin traditional J-restaurant
Transfer by car to the tea room and have a traditional tea ceremony in the tea room served by ladies dressed in Kimono
Transfer by car to the Itoigawa station
Time for shopping at the station
Finish the tour
Meeting Point
Geopal (JR Itoigawa Station’s Alps Exit)
address: 1-7-47 Omachi, Itoigawa-shi, Niigata, Japan
Time: Please arrive at the meeting point 5 minutes before so you don’t lose your time slot.