Pottery, Cuisine, and Tea Ceremony
Private One-Day Experience Tour
Inheriting the Essence of Japanese Culture
This one-day tour combines the traditional craft of Sanda Celadon from Sanda City, Hyogo Prefecture, with the deep cultural connection between Sanda and the Urasenke school of tea ceremony. Blending pottery, tea ceremony, and Japanese cuisine—the essence of Japan's cultural heritage—it offers an immersive experience for travelers seeking authenticity and refinement.
Pottery: Sanda Toegei no Mori
10:00 – 11:30
Learn about the history and charm of Sanda Celadon, create your own plate under the guidance of master craftsman Ito, and observe the normally private production process.
Japanese cuisine: famous restaurant "Nikiya"
12:00 – 13:30
Enjoy a special lunch course themed around "tea," featuring local ingredients and served on Sanda Celadon tableware.
*If the lunch venue is unavailable due to circumstances, a meal with the same contents will be provided at another restaurant.
Tea Ceremony: Goyoin Temple of the Soto Sect
14:00 – 16:00
Experience an authentic tea ceremony using Sanda Celadon ware and discover the connection between Sanda region and the Urasenke. A luxury tea set will be given as a souvenir.*Please note: If the facility is unavailable due to scheduling conflicts, the experience will be held at our dedicated tea room at Sanda Togei no Mori.
Meeting point: Sanda Toegei no Mori or JR Aino Station
Disbanding: On-site or JR Aino Station
Person in charge: Takeishi
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