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• SustainabilityEducational travel Inquiry program

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  [Matcha Tea Making Experience] Uji Matcha Journey: A traditional experience connected to the SDGs

  

  Welcome to the "Uji Matcha Journey".
  In this program, you will learn about the manufacturing process of Uji matcha and discover its connection to the SDGs through the experience of making matcha with your own hands. First, you will visit the museum to explore the entire process from tea cultivation to production, and how Uji tea became a brand. Next, you will experience the traditional manufacturing process of matcha in an experiential class led by a Japanese tea instructor. Through this journey, you will discover how a cup of matcha is connected to the earth and deepen your understanding of the SDGs.

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• Educational travel Inquiry program

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  [Tea Picking Experience] Uji Matcha Journey: A traditional experience connected to the SDGs

  

  Welcome to the "Uji Tea Journey". In this program, you will discover the connection to the SDGs through the experience of cultivating and picking Uji tea. First, you will experience picking cultivated tea in a corner of the park. You will pick tea leaves with your own hands and learn about the manufacturing process. Then, you will learn cooking recipes using the tea leaves you picked. Through this journey, you will discover how a single tea leaf is connected to the earth and deepen your understanding of the SDGs. Why not try the "Uji Tea Journey" and experience tea picking that connects you to the SDGs? Let's embark on a journey to create a sustainable future together.

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• Cultural tourism content

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  Uji Municipal Tea Room Taihoan (Authentic Uji tea served with seasonal sweets)

  

  At the same time as you enjoy matcha, you can also learn how to make usucha!

   

  A city-run tea room that is unique to a tea area. Enjoy seasonal sweets while watching matcha and sencha tea being served on a daily basis.
  [Special note]
  Only about 15 people can be seated at the tea ceremony at a time (15 people on chairs, 30 people in total).

  It takes about 20 minutes for one seat.

  Please note that the matcha and sencha styles change daily.

  *There is no parking lot at Taihoan, please use a nearby parking lot.

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  [Sold out] Agency for Cultural Affairs ~Towards the next future of Japanese cuisine~
  "Kyoto cuisine experience event"

  

  Commemorating the 10th anniversary of Japanese cuisine being registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage

  We are holding an event where you can experience “Kyoto cuisine”, a registered intangible cultural property! ! 

   

  To commemorate the 10th anniversary of Japanese cuisine being registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, and as part of the Agency for Cultural Affairs' "Food Culture Promotion Acceleration Project," we will hold an event where you can experience Kyoto cuisine, a registered Intangible Cultural Heritage, in cooperation with long-established restaurants in Kyoto. We will implement it. This is a plan where you can enjoy Japanese food culture through a one-day special experience planned by 11 restaurants. Please enjoy the ``Kyoto-ness'' through food, where cooking, hospitality, and hospitality come together.

   

  ■Implementation period

  February 11th to March 10th, 2024 will be held at 11 restaurants representing Kyoto

   

  ■Click here for details

  "Kyoto cuisine experience event"

   

   

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