Matcha Museum Saijoen WAKUWAKU — Attraction in Nishio

A Hidden Gem for Tea Lovers and History Enthusiasts!

I recently visited the Matcha Museum Saijoen and it was an absolutely delightful experience! From the moment I stepped in, I was immersed in the rich history and culture of tea production. The museum offers a fascinating journey through the entire process, from how tea leaves are grown and harvested to how they're processed and packaged.

What I loved most was the blend of education and hands-on experiences. The knowledgeable staff gave us a detailed tour of the factory, explaining the traditional methods of tea production alongside modern advancements. There were even opportunities to see the machines in action!

One highlight was the interactive exhibits that allowed visitors to smell different types of teas and learn about their unique characteristics. We were also treated to a complimentary tea-tasting session, where we could sample a variety of local blends—each one more delicious than the last.

The museum shop is a must-visit too! They offer a wide selection of premium teas and related products, making it the perfect place to pick up gifts or souvenirs.

Overall, whether you're a tea aficionado or just curious about the process behind your favorite brew, this museum is well worth a visit. Highly...

ONLY GO IF YOU HAVE A RESERVATION!!!!

You must book a reservation in advance, which is a pity because many of times, backpackers and travellers do walk to different places on a whim. I do hope things such as these is placed more explicit on Google maps.

Objectively, this place is probably worth the visit if I reserved beforehand since the design and architecture looks amazing in the cafe.

Subjectively, not too happy that I walked in the summer heat for 35 minutes to get to here from the train station only to find I have to make a reservation.

With "museum" in it's name, one would expect a possible walk-in, and with some factories, such as the hatcho miso factory, there are free guided tours without the need of a reservation, especially for it to be so outside of nagoya.

Although, I would consider coming back to this museum in the future, and I hope it will be more tourist and backpacker friendly in the future, especially when its a distance away from Nishio Station.

Giving it only 1 star because of personal experience, but definitely would give more if I was able to enter and see the museum, and I personally love visiting museums to learn about things. It's a pity, I guess, but I have to leave the...

I visited the museum on April 18th. Nishio was a very quiet yet charming city, and the museum was also peaceful and well located.

Since I’m interested in matcha, I made a reservation—and the tour exceeded my expectations in quality. I especially enjoyed blending the tea leaves to my preferred ratio, grinding them myself, and tasting the matcha I made—it was truly delicious. I also really liked that it was a small group tour, with no more than six people.

All the staff were kind and friendly. The tour is in Japanese, but the English brochure is provided. So, it is okay if you don't speak Japanese. The staff also kindly checked to make sure I understood everything. I would love to visit...