Tea Ceremony in a 100-Year-Old Hiroshima Confectionery Shop

Immerse yourself in the tranquil ambiance of a Japanese tea ceremony in Okashi Dokoro Takaki Tokaichi, a confectionery shop in the heart of Hiroshima. With over a century dedicated to crafting wagashi (traditional Japanese confectioneries), this beloved shop where locals look for freshly made seasonal sweets also houses a traditional tatami tea room, where you'll enjoy a casual table-style tea ceremony and taste fresh matcha with a traditional confectionery. After the tea ceremony, you can shop for sweets guided by a local expert! Experience Flow: - Arrive at Takaki Tokaichi and select your seasonal sweet of choice - Enjoy a guided tour of an authentic tea room used in local tea ceremonies. Your host will explain the flow of a Japanese tea ceremony before you engage in a casual table-style tea ceremony experience and have the opportunity to whisk your own matcha. Throughout the experience, the host will share captivating stories about the significance of ceremonial culture, the shop's reconstruction after the atomic bomb, and the historical importance of the samurai tea ceremony - After the tea ceremony, there will be some time to go shopping. Explore an array of Japanese sweets guided by a local expert who will answer any questions you may have about Japanese confectioneries