翠華園 谷村弥三郎商店 — Local services in Ikoma

In chanoyu each instrument is important and is chosen carefully. These days the Chasen is sadly being replaced with cheap versions. The ones you purchase through this family owned business are back by 100s of years of combined experience. After witnessing their profession first hand I will only be buying from them from now on. Also on a personal note I have kids and I love being able to support another family. Visit thanks to the Global Japanese Tea...

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You can learn how to make "chasen" (a tool to mix Japanese matcha powder with hot water). It's 3,000 yen per person and you get to drink Japanese matcha and have dessert afterwards. They will explain how chasen is made, also introduce the differences between bamboos. The owner didn't speak much English, but base on our talks, still many foreign tourists visit this place. At first I thought we would get to make the whole chasen all by ourselves, but we actually only did the last 3 steps. (There were 8 steps in total). It was still a fun experience. If you speak Japanese, the owner also tells interesting history about the place 高山 (which was the origin of chasen). Remember, reservation is required. Also, it's a little bit difficult to find, so don't forget to have wifi so you can check google map...

I was here with my wife for Chasen making experience. Owner, Kay san and also his family gave us a very warm welcome and explained clearly during our workshop. We got 2 chasen from our workshop and also purchased another 2. Very recommended for people who love matcha and want to own very...