Traditional Hiroshima: Japanese Tea Ceremony and Bento Lunch
Traditional Hiroshima: Japanese Tea Ceremony and Bento Lunch
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10 meals
Delve into traditional Japan in this experience in Hiroshima that includes a table-style tea ceremony in an authentic tea room and a delicious boxed lunch with sekihan rice.
Highlights
Immerse yourself in the art of wagashi at Takaki Tokaichi, a century-old confectionery near Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
Experience a guided tea ceremony and enjoy a seasonal boxed lunch featuring symbolic akahan red rice
Discover traditional Japanese sweets and their cultural meaning with insights into tea ceremony history
Access the tearoom easily, just a 5-minute walk from Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Dome
10 meals
Experience Details
Just a five-minute stroll from the Atomic Bomb Dome and Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, Takaki Tokaichi is a delightful little confectionery shop with over 100 years of sweet history.
Famous for its handmade wagashi (traditional Japanese sweets), this cozy spot offers more than just treats, it’s a doorway into Japan’s tea culture.
Upon arrival, you’ll pick a seasonal sweet (yes, it’ll be hard to choose), setting the tone for a lovely, laid-back cultural adventure.
Next up is a guided visit to a real-deal tea room used for local ceremonies. Your friendly host will explain the rhythm and meaning of a Japanese tea ceremony before inviting you to take part in a casual, table-style version. You’ll even get to whisk your own matcha!
As you sip, listen to stories of the shop’s reconstruction after the atomic bomb, the legacy of samurai tea culture, and the quiet strength behind these age-old traditions. It’s equal parts soothing and fascinating.
After all that, you’ll be treated to a delicious boxed lunch packed with seasonal goodies, including akahan, a celebratory red rice dish rarely found outside of special occasions.
The day wraps up with a little shopping spree (yes, your sweet tooth will thank you) guided by a local confectionery expert. It’s the perfect way to soak up Japanese culture, one sweet, one sip, and one story at a time.
What You Get
Good To Know
- 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.
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Meet your host on the 2nd floor of Okashi Dokoro Takaki Tokaichi Main Store in Hiroshima, about a 5-minute walk from the Atomic Bomb Dome. More detailed information and a Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 72 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.
Experience Location
Tucked to the south of Honshu between the Chugoku Mountains and the Seto Inland Sea, the humble Hiroshima Prefecture is known for its oysters and freshwater eel, as well as local okonomiyaki and sake produced in the revitalized capital of Hiroshima.
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