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Duration: 3 hours
Departs: Kyoto, Kyoto
Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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Matcha Green Tea was originally introduced to Japan in the 12th century by the zen monk, Eisai, the founder of Japanese Zen Buddhism in Kyoto. Since then, it has been developed into the refined form of tea ceremony. However, the original purpose of bringing tea leaves into Japan was for medication. Such the tradition must be the important factor to discover the hidden secret of Japanese people, who are boasting of the world highest life expectancy. Today, various researchers are tackling with the secret of matcha through scientific approaches to identify its health benefit, and its various facts have been unveiled. In this program, you will visit the oldest tea plantation in Kyoto to learn about how the tea leaves for matcha are carefully grown, and the matcha factory's production line can be observed. You will also have a chance to handle a green tea mill and try the taste of the most expensive matcha with sweets.
Entrance fees
Matcha tasting and sweets
Professional English-speaking guide
Transportation fees
Food and drink except for what is mentioned
Hotel pickup and drop-off
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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