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- English
This experience allows you to discover the profound charm of Japanese tea and traditional Japanese confectionery. A photography service is also available.
Take a stroll through Matsuyama Castle, where you can feel the breath of history, and the historic castle town, carrying a bento box filled with handmade Japanese sweets. Listen to the tranquility of Shinonome Shrine and take a moment to reflect on the words engraved on the haiku monument dedicated to Shiki Masaoka. This experience begins with a stroll enveloped in the scent of literature and culture. It is not merely sightseeing, but a journey of discovery connected to everyday life. In a cozy, welcoming space where you can truly feel the essence of Japan, you can explore the depths of Japanese tea and wagashi. While enjoying the process of learning how to brew sencha using a teapot and making mochi sweets, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of Ehime’s tea and local wagashi.
We accommodate guests with food allergies and vegans.
Example Menu
Main
Japanese tea (Sencha, Hojicha, etc.)
Experience how to brew and enjoy Japanese tea according to the season. Compare different types of Japanese tea based on the tea leaves used.
Dessert
Local sweets
We offer 2-3 varieties of traditional Ehime sweets, such as wagashi and mochi made with red bean paste.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Look for a guide holding a sign that says “Smile Apron” in front of the Matsuyama Castle Ropeway boarding station building.
What to expect
Why not immerse yourself in traditional Japanese sweets and tea, as well as the history and cultural traditions of the Matsuyama Domain, right here in the castle town?
This experience goes beyond simply making Japanese sweets; you’ll gain a deeper, more enjoyable understanding of daily life in Matsuyama, Ehime, while experiencing the history and food culture of these treats firsthand.
◆Step 1◆: Smile Apron Atelier
Visit a cozy kitchen studio.
You’ll experience making Japanese sweets, tasting them with tea, discussing traditional techniques, and learning about food culture.
Photo and video shooting services are also available.
◆Step 2◆: Matsuyama Castle Tour
Join a guide to take the ropeway up the mountain and explore one of Japan’s 12 remaining ancient castles. *Admission to Matsuyama Castle and the ropeway ticket are included.
You can relax and enjoy the sweets you made at
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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