Tea Ceremony in a 100-Year-Old Hiroshima Confectionery Shop

Immerse yourself in the tranquil ambiance of a Japanese tea ceremony in Okashi Dokoro Takaki Tokaichi, a confectionery shop in the heart of Hiroshima. With over a century dedicated to crafting wagashi (traditional Japanese confectioneries), this beloved shop where locals look for freshly made seasonal sweets also houses a traditional tatami tea room, where you'll enjoy a casual table-style tea ceremony and taste fresh matcha with a traditional confectionery. After the tea ceremony, you can shop for sweets guided by a local expert! Upon arriving at Takaki Tokaichi, you’ll have the chance to select your seasonal sweet of choice. Then, embark on a guided tour of an authentic tea room, traditionally used for local tea ceremonies. Your host will explain the intricacies of the Japanese tea ceremony before inviting you to participate in a relaxed, table-style ceremony where you can even whisk your own matcha. As you immerse yourself in the experience, the host will share fascinating stories about the cultural significance of tea ceremonies, the shop's remarkable reconstruction after the atomic bomb, and the historical relevance of the samurai tea ceremony. Afterward, you'll have time to explore and shop for a variety of Japanese sweets, guided by a local expert who will happily answer any questions you have about these unique confections.