From the traditional to the rare: A journey to appreciate the depth of Japanese tea
The taste and aroma of Japanese tea varies depending on the region, method of production, and even how it is brewed. While in Japan, don't just drink this aromatic beverage but also experience it in numerous other ways. Try picking tea leaves and learn about the work of tea farmers or artisans. You could even enjoy a tea ceremony and tea tasting to gain a new perspective on this traditional culture that appreciates seasonal blessings. Here, we will introduce a variety of offers, including a sauna with a tea fragrance and a tea terrace with views of a vast tea plantation. Why not plan a tour to visit tea-growing areas in Japan, such as Uji Tea in Kyoto, Ureshino Tea in Saga, and Kirishima Tea in Kagoshima?
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There are tea plantations across Japan that offer tea-leaf picking activities during the harvesting season. Take in the beautiful fragrances and stunning views of the plantation.
You can dress up in a kimono and join the traditional tea ceremony at MAIKOYA in Kyoto. Gaze at the well-kept Japanese garden from a spacious tatami room. And do not forget to take a lot of photos of your memorable day!
Try making tea in the traditional way. Bowls, featuring distinctive shapes and patterns, are chosen according to the season. Placing value on such detail is an important part of Japanese culture.
Green tea foods, like sweets and soba noodles, are popular as a healthy choice. Look for your favorite while you are in Japan.
Ureshino Yadoya in Saga is a hotel with a hot spring bath and two different types of saunas featuring the aroma of tea. Relax both your body and mind while immersed in the mild scent of tea.
Ureshino Tea is known for the distinctive curly shape of the leaf. In this hotel, tea masters serve this local tea exclusively for hotel guests, and each room is equipped with a tea space to allow you to enjoy the tea in a private setting.
Have a relaxing time with local Kirishima Tea on the tea terrace at Henta Seicha in Kagoshima. The company produces tea with special care and attention to both the environment and the taste.
In Kagoshima, there are many tea farms and cultural facilities offering experience programs, such as traditional hand-rolling and roasting. Take home the tea you just made and relive your travel memories all over again.
Tea Kabuki is a traditional game in which you try and guess the brand or the production region by sampling different kinds of tea. Why not test your knowledge of tea after visiting different tea plantations?
Spots introduced this time
- Spot name
- KIMONO TEA CEREMONY MAIKOYA at GION KIYOMIZU
- Address
- 100, Rokurocho, Matsubara-dori Yamatooji Higashi iru, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto
- Spot name
- KIMONO TEA CEREMONY KYOTO MAIKOYA at NISHIKI
- Address
- 329 Ebiyacho, Gokomachidori Sanjo sagaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto
- Spot name
- Ureshino Yadoya
- Address
- 2400-30 Shimojukuhei, Ureshino-cho, Ureshino-shi, Saga
- Spot name
- Henta Seicha Co., Ltd.
- Address
- 1052 Makizono-cho Shimonakatsugawa, Kirishima-shi, Kagoshima
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Kyoto
Uji Tea in Kyoto is especially famous for its splendid aroma and as one of the three great teas in Japan. You can taste the local Uji Matcha in many places, even in temples, such as Byodoin, featured on the 10-yen coin, and Shojuin, known for its heart-shaped window and distinctive ceiling painting.
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Saga
Saga Prefecture offers such tea brands as Ureshino Tea and Karatsu Tea. Ureshino City is especially renowned for tea tourism and offers unique tea experience programs. One of the best ways to enjoy the tea is using local traditional bowls like Arita ware and Imari ware. Another famous attraction is the beautiful panoramic view from the observation deck of Karatsu Castle overlooking a rainbow-shaped pine forest.
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Kagoshima
Kagoshima Prefecture is among Japan’s top three tea production regions, and there are so many varieties to choose from, such as Kirishima Tea and Chiran Tea. Be sure to taste various teas and discover the differences. Kagoshima also boasts a large number of attractive tourist spots, including Kirishima Onsenkyo (hot spring resort) and Yakushima, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site.
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