Making Cha Soba with Sencha in Kyoto

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Duration
2 hours
Number of Guests
1 - 100 guests
Accessibility
Family-friendly
Language
Japanese, English
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With green tea, Regional food, With dessert

Experience the art of making and savoring authentic cha soba, a traditional Japanese dish that combines sencha and soba noodles.

Highlights

  • Learn how to make and eat cha soba

  • Get an authentic taste of traditional Japanese food

  • Experience the tea culture in the area known for its world-class tea

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Experience Japanese local cuisine in Wazuka, Kyoto! Cha soba is a type of soba noodle made with sencha and typically served with savory dipping sauces. It’s an underrated dish, as it’s often served for special occasions, but still holds an important place in Japanese food history. Experience the rich food culture of Japan by getting a glimpse into the process of making and eating cha soba at this workshop.


Outside of the hustle and bustle of the cityscapes in Japan, this workshop is held in a historic tea plantation located in Wazuka, Kyoto, a pristine area with rolling tea fields. This town is also one of the locations where the iconic high-quality Uji sencha is harvested– a must-visit destination for sencha connoisseurs.


Visitors are welcomed into the stunning old-fashioned teahouse, where you will be handling top-quality tea powder. The leaders will begin by delving into the cultural history of cha soba, and then visitors will dive into the process of making the dish from scratch. You will see the transformation from powder to full noodle form and enjoy it as a full meal, which varies depending on the desired meal package.


Because no visit to Wazuka is complete without a taste of its local brews, this experience includes a refreshing cup of matcha tea prepared by your host along with two pieces of chadango, traditional sweet tea-flavored skewered dumplings.


Inclusions

  • A set meal

  • All materials and ingredients needed for one meal

  • Wazuka matcha tea and sweet chadango skewered dumplings

Exclusions

  • Transportation to and from the venue

Meeting Point and Meeting Time

  • Hatsuohira-21 Ishitera, Wazuka, Soraku District, Kyoto 619-1221 Please note that the location is about 1 hour from Kyoto Station by train and bus.

Remarks

  • Experience includes eating time, which can vary about twenty minutes depending on the group

  • Please notify your host if you are late. Guests who are more than 15 minutes late will not be able to participate in the experience.

  • Please note that this host's English proficiency is limited, so they might use a translation machine to communicate with guests if needed.

  • Dates outside of the regular calendar may be available for groups of 10 guests or more. Please inquire.

  • Please note that the location is about 1 hour from Kyoto Station by train and bus.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 2 days before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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Experience Location

Wazuka's tea fields are registered as Kyoto Prefecture's No. 1 Scenic Property. With its idyllic scenery of rolling hills of green tea leaves, the town has been recognized as a beautiful Japanese village. Known for the Ishitera tea fields, recognized as a Japanese cultural heritage site, Wazuka is a wonderful location for nature and tea lovers alike.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
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