English-speaking guide
Two cups of matcha and one piece of wagashi(Japanese sweets) confectionery
Boxed lunch
Transport
Other personal expenses
Additional food and drinks
Participants must be aged 6+ to participate in this activity
Children aged 13+ will be charged the same rate as adults
If you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions, please specify so at the time of booking
Guests are required to remove their shoes to participate in the tea ceremony. Being barefoot is not allowed, so please bring socks
This activity is wheelchair-accessible
Just minutes from Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial Park, Takaki Tokaichi is a century-old confectionery shop that preserves the art of wagashi. Step inside its serene tea room for a guided, table-style tea ceremony, where you’ll have the opportunity to whisk your own matcha and learn about Japan’s ceremonial traditions. Savor a seasonal sweet of your choice alongside two cups of matcha as your host shares insights into samurai-era tea culture and the shop’s post-war reconstruction. Afterward, enjoy a beautifully arranged boxed lunch featuring simmered seasonal dishes and sekihan, a celebratory red bean rice. Conclude with the opportunity to explore and shop for traditional Japanese sweets with expert guidance
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