Making Cha Soba with Sencha in Kyoto
Experience the art of making and savoring authentic cha soba, a traditional Japanese dish that combines sencha and soba noodles.
Highlights
Learn how to make and eat cha soba
Get an authentic taste of traditional Japanese food
Experience the tea culture in the area known for its world-class tea
10 meals
Experience Details
Experience Japanese local cuisine in Wazuka, Kyoto! Cha soba is a type of soba noodle made with sencha and typically served with savory dipping sauces. It’s an underrated dish, as it’s often served for special occasions, but still holds an important place in Japanese food history. Experience the rich food culture of Japan by getting a glimpse into the process of making and eating cha soba at this workshop.
Outside of the hustle and bustle of the cityscapes in Japan, this workshop is held in a historic tea plantation located in Wazuka, Kyoto, a pristine area with rolling tea fields. This town is also one of the locations where the iconic high-quality Uji sencha is harvested– a must-visit destination for sencha connoisseurs.
Visitors are welcomed into the stunning old-fashioned teahouse, where you will be handling top-quality tea powder. The leaders will begin by delving into the cultural history of cha soba, and then visitors will dive into the process of making the dish from scratch. You will see the transformation from powder to full noodle form and enjoy it as a full meal, which varies depending on the desired meal package.
Because no visit to Wazuka is complete without a taste of its local brews, this experience includes a refreshing cup of matcha tea prepared by your host along with two pieces of chadango, traditional sweet tea-flavored skewered dumplings.
Inclusions
A set meal
All materials and ingredients needed for one meal
Wazuka matcha tea and sweet chadango skewered dumplings
Exclusions
Transportation to and from the venue
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Hatsuohira-21 Ishitera, Wazuka, Soraku District, Kyoto 619-1221 Please note that the location is about 1 hour from Kyoto Station by train and bus.
Remarks
Experience includes eating time, which can vary about twenty minutes depending on the group
Please notify your host if you are late. Guests who are more than 15 minutes late will not be able to participate in the experience.
Please note that this host's English proficiency is limited, so they might use a translation machine to communicate with guests if needed.
Dates outside of the regular calendar may be available for groups of 10 guests or more. Please inquire.
Please note that the location is about 1 hour from Kyoto Station by train and bus.
Please note that guests with buckwheat allergies cannot participate in this experience.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 48 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
Package Options
Experience Location
Wazuka's tea fields are registered as Kyoto Prefecture's No. 1 Scenic Property. With its idyllic scenery of rolling hills of green tea leaves, the town has been recognized as a beautiful Japanese village. Known for the Ishitera tea fields, recognized as a Japanese cultural heritage site, Wazuka is a wonderful location for nature and tea lovers alike.
The cooking lesson was very enjoyable and we liked the food that we cooked. The staff in the restaurant were very helpful. All in all it was great experience.
I had a great experience with making Soba cha. The team was very nice and patient despite my poor japanese. They gave me plenty of advice. The result was excellent. I will do them back home ありがとう...read more
This cooking class experience was absolutely adorable, fun, and educational. We arrived to the destination 15 min late because it was difficult to tell where the exact location was and where to par...read more
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