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Local Tea Ceremony Experience at Registered Cultural House
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Guests will be seated on the floor (tatami). Please let us know if you need chairs.
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Please inform us in advance of any dietary restrictions or allergies. While we will do our best to accommodate, we may not be able to meet all requests.
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Children are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult.
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The experience involves handling traditional utensils; we kindly ask guests to follow the instructor’s guidance with care. To help prevent damage, please avoid wearing lip products and large accessories.
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In the unlikely event of accidental damage, please inform the instructor immediately. Depending on the situation, compensation may be requested.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Unlike many tea ceremony experiences held in commercial venues, this experience takes place inside Toto-an, a historic family home and Registered Tangible Cultural Property of Japan.
The host grew up connected to this house and its history, offering personal stories that bring the space to life. Guests can use and learn about authentic Sasayama-yaki pottery, including rare pieces created by the host's great-grandfather, a local potter whose work remains part of the family's legacy.
Rather than simply watching a performance, you'll experience tea culture in a living, personal setting where history, family heritage, local craftsmanship, and hospitality come together.
Located in the rural to...
Highlights
1 hour
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Tea ceremony experience with a local instructor
Introduction to Toto-an by the owner, who was raised in this historic property
Hands-on matcha preparation experience
Traditional Japanese sweets from a long-established local confectionery
Guided explanation of tea ceremony philosophy, process, and cultural background
Matcha (green tea)
Use of tea ceremony utensils and tools
Private transportation
Travel Expense
Meeting Points
Departure
The experience will be held at Toto-an, a historic wooden Japanese house registered as a Registered Cultural Property,. Please enter through the main entrance.
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Local Tea Ceremony Experience at Registered Cultural House
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Unlike many tea ceremony experiences held in commercial venues, this experience takes place inside Toto-an, a historic family home and Registered Tangible Cultural Property of Japan.
The host grew up connected to this house and its history, offering personal stories that bring the space to life. Guests can use and learn about authentic Sasayama-yaki pottery, including rare pieces created by the host's great-grandfather, a local potter whose work remains part of the family's legacy.
Rather than simply watching a performance, you'll experience tea culture in a living, personal setting where history, family heritage, local craftsmanship, and hospitality come together.
Located in the rural to...
Highlights
1 hour
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Tea ceremony experience with a local instructor
Introduction to Toto-an by the owner, who was raised in this historic property
Hands-on matcha preparation experience
Traditional Japanese sweets from a long-established local confectionery
Guided explanation of tea ceremony philosophy, process, and cultural background
Matcha (green tea)
Use of tea ceremony utensils and tools
Private transportation
Travel Expense
Meeting Points
Departure
The experience will be held at Toto-an, a historic wooden Japanese house registered as a Registered Cultural Property,. Please enter through the main entrance.
Step into Toto-an, a registered cultural property, and experience an authentic tea ceremony in a truly historic setting. Guided by a local instructor and joined by the owner who grew up in this home, you’ll gain insight into the philosophy, rituals, and cultural meaning behind the practice.
Unlike typical tea ceremony venues, Toto-an is a real historic residence where generations have lived, offering a rare opportunity to experience Japanese culture in an intimate and genuine atmosphere.
Enjoy traditional Japanese sweets from a long-established local confectionery, watch a full demonstration, and try preparing your own bowl of matcha. This experience is designed not only to introduce the a...
