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【Tango Tanimura】The most important process to determine the taste of matcha
【Tango Tanimura】Enjoy the rare opportunity to drink the “thick tea”
【Tango Tanimura】The delicate technique of shaving bamboo into thin strips
【Bamboo Garden】The bamboo that supported Takayama craftsmanship
【Bamboo Garden】A symphony of serenity and rustic beauty
【Gakken-Kita-Ikoma Station】 Meet your tea ceremony expert guide
【Bamboo Garden】Where the history of Takayama craftsmanship is told
【Bamboo Garden】See henon bamboo and other important bamboo species
【Bamboo Garden】The charms of bamboo, as per your expert guide
【Bamboo Garden】Museum display of beautiful bamboo products
【Bamboo Garden】A wide variety of tea whisks on display in the museum
【Bamboo Garden】Various tea tools produced in Takayama
【Bamboo Garden】Learn about the history of Takayama crafts from your guide
【Bamboo Garden】Head out to the tea room Chikubu-an
【Bamboo Garden】Learn about the proper use of a tea room
【Bamboo Garden】Nijiriguchi - a symbol of equality and peace
【Bamboo Garden】A moment of peace in front of the gravel garden
【En route】Leave the garden behind and enjoy the scenery as we press on
【En route】Enjoy the typical Japanese scenery as we make our way to Tango Tanimura
【Tango Tanimura】Warm welcome by the 20th head of the family
【Tango Tanimura】Feel the 500 years long history of the tea whisk master family
【Tango Tanimura】Tea whisk master garden decorated with tea whisks
【Tango Tanimura】One-of-a-kind tea experience at a tea whisk master’s tea room
【Tango Tanimura】Tea ceremony tools by Tango Tanimura
【Tango Tanimura】Study the graceful tea ceremony in depth
【Tango Tanimura】The guide will explain everything in a beginner-friendly fashion
【Tango Tanimura】Enjoy delicious seasonal sweets
【Tango Tanimura】Tenshin, a standard bento box for tea ceremonies
【Tango Tanimura】Delicious bento box and lively conversation
【Tango Tanimura】Off to the workshop to make tea whisk and scoop
【Tango Tanimura】Lots of tea whisks
【Tango Tanimura】Showcasing the instruction book passed down from generation to generation
【Tango Tanimura】Observe the secret techniques of the Tanimura family
【Tango Tanimura】The final step of the manufacturing “threading” experience
【Tango Tanimura】Struggling with the delicate manual process
【Tango Tanimura】Focus your mind solely on the process
【Tango Tanimura】The final touches made by Mr. Tango Tanimura in person
【Tango Tanimura】Finished whisk inscribed by Tango Tanimura
【Tango Tanimura】One-of-a-kind whisk made by you and signed by Tango Tanimura
【Tango Tanimura】Impeccable works by the master
【Tango Tanimura】Relieve the fatigue of work with a cup of delicious sencha tea
【Tango Tanimura】Design your own tea scoop according to your preferences
【Tango Tanimura】Trim the bamboo freely and make your own unique scoop
【Tango Tanimura】Tricky at first, get a hang of the process as you go
【Tango Tanimura】Decide a theme for the finished scoop
【Tango Tanimura】Take home your original work of art to enjoy matcha green tea
【Tango Tanimura】Gratitude to the master for sharing their secret techniques
【Tango Tanimura】Matcha tea prepared with a self-made tea whisk tastes exceptional
【Tango Tanimura】Colorful tea whisk containers are also available for purchase
【Tango Tanimura】Cute and modern tea cups also available
【Tango Tanimura】The friendly personality of the master is also one of the highlights
【Gakken-Kita-Ikoma Station】Saying farewell to the guide who accompanied you
Tea ceremony utensil making and tea ceremony experience - uncover the charms of Takayama, the birthplace of the tea whisk
Experience details
| Location | Nara, Takayama |
|---|---|
| Days available | Irregular days off |
| Time | 10:00～16:00 |
| Duration | 6 hours |
| Participants | 2 to 6 people |
| Guide | Included |
| Guide languages | English, Japanese |
| Meeting point | At the ticket gates of the Kintetsu Gakken-Kita-Ikoma Station |
| Finishing point | At the ticket gates of the Kintetsu Gakken-Kita-Ikoma Station |
- Explore the history of craftsmanship of Takayama at the Bamboo Garden through your tea ceremony enthusiast guide
- Experience a tea ceremony at the house of one of the 18 tea whisk masters in Japan
- Taste the simplified Kaiseki course “Tenshin” boxed lunch and enjoy the atmosphere of a casual tea ceremony
- Make a tea whisk and tea scoop under the guidance of the 20th "Tango Tanimura" tea whisk master
- Learn how to use a tea whisk and scoop in a matcha whisking lesson
Most of the tea whisks essential for the traditional Japanese art of tea ceremony are produced in a remote village in Nara called Takayama.
This tour takes you on a journey to unravel the hidden charm of Takayama tea whisks and the traditional manufacturing methods passed down from generation to generation. Craftsmanship is heavily focused on bamboo in Takayama, not limited to tea whisks but also including various other bamboo products such as tea ceremony utensils and knitting needles.
As you arrive at the Takayama Bamboo Garden, you will be greeted by lush bamboo trees.
The tour will take you on a road of discovery focused on the bamboo deeply rooted in Japanese culture, as well as the history of Takayama's craftsmanship with the tea whisk at its forefront.
While enjoying the peaceful scenery, you will visit the home and workshop of Tango Tanimura, the head of a family of tea whisk makers who have passed down their secret methods of making tea whisk from generation to generation for the past 500 years.
After a special tea ceremony experience at the tea whisk maker's house, you will also get to enjoy a delicious boxed lunch. While surrounded by beautiful tea whisks at the craftsman’s house, you will get to try your hand at making your own original tea whisks and tea scoops under the guidance of the master himself. Finally/Lastly, learn how to whisk matcha from the guide so you can enjoy making it with your very own tea utensils in the comfort of your own home.
＜Tour contents＞
・Uncover the many charms of Takayama like the bamboo and tea whisks with your expert guide
・Experience the tea ceremony at the Tanimura Family, one of the 13 tea whisk makers from the Edo period
・Enjoy a delicious lunch box using seasonal ingredients
・The 20th “Tango Tanimura”, the head of the Tanimura family and one of only 18 tea whisk makers in Takayama, will teach you how to make tea whisks and tea scoops at his house
・Learn how to make matcha tea with your own tea whisk and scoop
Plan overview
Tea ceremony utensil making and tea ceremony experience
・Uncover the history of craftsmanship of Takayama through your expert guide and tea enthusiast
・Experience the tea ceremony at the house of one of 18 remaining tea whisk craftsmen of Japan
・Enjoy delicious dim sum using seasonal ingredients
・Learn how to make tea whisks and tea scoops from a true master, Tango Tanimura
・Learn how to properly use the utensils so you can enjoy matcha green tea at your won home
1 person
443.95USD～
Meeting Place
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Address
〒630-0131 Nara Prefecture, Ikoma City, Kamimachi, Gakken-Kita-Ikoma Station, ticket gates
Access
Right across the ticket gates
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