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Matcha Museum Saijoen Wakuwaku
A matcha museum tantalizing the fives senses
This is an exciting—or wakuwaku in Japanese—museum themed on matcha green tea. Explore the beverage through hands-on experiences, take a tour for insight into the production processes, and discover new allure surrounding the drink.
Tour info (reservation required)
• 1–6 visitor course (75-min. plan)
Starting times: (1) From 10:00 am (2) From 1:00 pm (3) From 3:00 pm
• 7–20 visitor course (45-min./60-min. plan)
Starting times: (1) From 10:00 am (2) From 1:00 pm (3) From 3:00 pm
• 21–40 visitor course (45-min. plan)
Starting times: (1) From 10:00 am (2) From 1:00 pm (3) From 3:00 pm
75-min. plan (1–6 visitor course / Admission: JPY 2,500)
(1) Intro to international matcha products
(2) Matcha production tour
(3) Covering tea field with black shade covers
(4) Tea master's sensory inspection experience
(5) Tea mill mechanism explanation
(6) Tea leaf blending and tea milling experience
(7) Mini tea ceremony in a tearoom and matcha sweets tasting experience
(8) Shopping at the store
60-min. plan (7–20 visitor course / Admission: JPY 1,200)
(1) Intro to international matcha products
(2) Matcha production tour
(3) Covering tea field with black shade covers
(4) Tea master's sensory inspection experience
(5) Tea mill mechanism explanation
(6) Tasting area
(7) Shopping at the store
45-min. plan (7–20 visitor course: JPY 600 / 21–40 guest visitor: Free of charge)
(1) Intro to international matcha products
(2) Matcha production observation through window
(3) Tasting area
(4) Shopping at the store
Sign up from the website or over the phone upon deciding the number of visitors, course, starting time, and plan.
Reservation application periods:
• 1–6 visitor course: 2 months prior–the day before (by 3:00 pm)
• 7–20 visitor course: 2 months prior (Make your reservation by phone.)
• 21–40 visitor course: 4 months prior (Make your reservation by phone.)
SPOT OVERVIEW
| Location | 〒445-0894 15 Yokomachi-Yashiki, Kami-machi, Nishio-shi, Aichi (Aiya company headquarters) |
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| Fee | Admission • 1–6 visitors: JPY 2,500 (75-min. course) • 7–20 visitors: JPY 600 (45-min. course) / JPY 1,200 (60-min. course) • 21–40 visitors: Free of charge (45-min. course) |
| Opening days / hours | Starting times: 10:00 am / 1:00 pm / 3:00 pm |
| Parking | Available, free of charge (55 standard-size vehicle spaces / 1 bus space) |
| Restrooms | Available |
| Holidays | New Year holiday and the first Thu of the month (Subject to change. Check the official website for details.) |
| Phone number | 0563-77-6572 (reservation hotline, available 9:30 am–5:00 pm) |
| Reservations | Reservation applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Note that applications may not be accepted depending on the order in which they are received. Make the reservation under the name of the actual attending guest. |
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ACCESS
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- Access by public transport
- • Approx. 10-min. taxi ride from Nishio Station on the Meitetsu Nishio Line.
• Approx. 30-min. taxi ride from Mikawa-Anjo Station on the JR Shinkansen (Bullet Train) Line.
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- Access by car
- Approx. 10 min. from Anjo–Nishio Interchange or Fujii Interchange on National Route 23.
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