Sencha experience – Using Tea Leaves directly from Kyoto Production Area –

Sencha experience – Using Tea Leaves directly from Kyoto Production Area – 画像3

Sencha experience – Using Tea Leaves directly from Kyoto Production Area – 画像4

Point 1

Experience Fukusa manner to purify tools.

Point 2

We use single-origin special Matcha.

Point 3

Comes with Japanese sweets called "Ohigashi"!

Instructor Undecided

Program Features

Easily experience Sencha Tea ceremony in the authentic tatami room.
You may actually don't know about the world of Sencha.
Why don't you brew and drink really delicious tea?

[ Welcome to the wonderful world of Tea! ]
In the Sencha experience, you can casually enjoy Sencha Tea Ceremony after a brief lecture.
You can also take photos in the tatami room!
How about having a cup of Sencha while sightseeing in Kyoto?

Come and experience Tea ceremony at AN Japanese Culture Experience and enjoy Japanese culture!

Program Schedule

00min 　Start of the experience
↓　　　　　Explanation regarding Tea History
↓　　　　　Explanation regarding tools
↓　　　　　Sencha tea ceremony experience
↓　　　　　Tea tasting experience
↓　　　　　Picture time
30min　 End of the experience
↓　　　　　Chatting time
40min　 Room departure

Program Details

Day	Everyday
Time	8:00・10:30・13:00・15:30・18:00・20:30
Duration	40 min
Language
Place	AN KYOTO Japanese Culture Experience View on Google map
Minimum operation participants	From 1 Person
Program Fee	1,570 JPY ※Same-day reservation:　2,070 JPY ◎ Options: ・Experience completion certificate:　300 JPY ※For nominative certificates, please let us know your names in advance. We will leave a blank space at your name otherwise. ・Helper fee:　780 JPY（Same-day: 1,030 JPY） ※Fee per person helping. ※For guests only helping children or other guests without participating themselves separately. ・Guarantee English Translation: 5,500 JPY per group ※If you do not apply this, English translation will be provided as much as possible. If you apply at the last minute, we may not be able to guarantee English translation.
What to bring/Clothes	Nothing special
Notes

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Cancellation Policy
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About Taking Pictures and Videos
Privacy Policy

Check List

Operation hours are from 10:00 to 17:00. Reservations received after 17:00 will be processed next day.
There is no elevator in our building and you will need to take stairs to reach each venue.
We will not be able to hold the event to accommodate delays.
If you are late, your reservation may be canceled.
Doors open 5 minutes before the scheduled time, but this may change depending on the situation.
Regardless of the reason, we charge a cancellation fee. Please check the cancellation policy for details. (Operated during operation hours. After 17:00, it will be treated as the next day.)
Bringing in food and drinks are not allowed.
Please refrain from bringing large luggage.
We are not responsible for any troubles between customers.
Please contact us if you would like to book a private reservation. There are separate regulations for private bookings.
Those who do not participate in the experience will not be allowed to enter.
Assistance fee (applicable products only)
– 50% of participation fee (1 person)
– One person will be subsidized for each person participating in the experience. (Multiple subsidies not possible)
– Experience materials and tools will be shared.
– Only if the instructor deems assistance necessary.
– Our staff will not be able to assist you.
Children who sit on their parents’ laps are free of charge. (Under 2 years old only)
You can experience a combination of various courses. (excluding some)
Please note that in the event of cancellation, we will not be able to compensate for travel expenses to the venue.
If you make a same-day reservation (reservation made after 5:00 pm the day before), you will be charged the same-day reservation fee (per person). Please check each experience page for same-day prices.
If you drop some bean paste during the experience, you can purchase a new one for an additional 100 yen. (Applies to experiences using bean paste)
If you change the reservation date and time after a cancellation fee has been incurred, a specified fee will be charged.
Please make payment within 7 days of application. If there are less than 7 days between your application and the scheduled date, please pay by 5:00pm of the day before the scheduled date. (In case of same-day reservation, until the time of program time.) If payment cannot be confirmed by the above date, we may cancel your application.
We accept cash payment on the day for use at school events (excluding private reservations), but the same-day cash fee will apply.

If the things above does not apply to you, please contact us for advice.

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel your reservation due to personal reasons, regardless of the reason, the following fees will be charged.
Changes in the number of reservations will also be treated as cancellations.

[If delayed]
We may consider it as a same-day cancellation.
*Regarding experiences including Maiko, Geiko, and Tayu, you can join in the middle of the program, but please note that depending on the situation, you may not be able to enter.

[Operation Hours]
10:00 – 17:00
*Reservations after 17:00 will be treated as the next day.

[Peak season/Designated date]
1/1-1/3, 3/20-5/10, 11/1-11/30, 12/31

**★Kyoto Culture Experience (*Plans including Geisha, Maiko, and Tayu)**

*Regardless of the following, if the event is held at irregular hours according to the customer’s request, the regulations for private reservations will apply.

■Except for private reservations and groups
　・7 days before the scheduled date: 100%

■Groups (10 people or more)
*No cancellation fee for reductions of up to 10% of the number of people until 17:00, 8 days before the scheduled date
　【Regular season】
　　・From 20 days before the scheduled date: 50%
　　・From 10 days before the scheduled date: 100%
　【Peak season】
　　・From 30 days before the scheduled date: 50%
　　・From 20 days before the scheduled date: 100%

■Private reservation
　・From 30 days before the scheduled date: 100%

**★Japanese Culture Experience (*Plans NOT including Geisha, Maiko, and Tayu)**

*Regardless of the following, if the event is held at irregular hours according to the customer’s request, the regulations for private reservations will apply.

■Except for private reservations and groups
　・On the day of participation: 100%
　*Plans including meals will be charged 100% if cancelled within 7 days prior to the scheduled date.

■Groups (10 people or more)
*No cancellation fee for reductions of up to 10% of the number of people until 17:00, 8 days before the scheduled date
　【Regular season】
　　・From 10 days before the scheduled date: 100%
　【Peak season】
　　・From 20 days before the scheduled date: 100%

■Private reservation
　・From 30 days before the scheduled date: 100%

★Japanese Culture Delivery Service / Delivery Maiko Service

・From 30 days before the scheduled date: 100%
*No cancellation fee for reductions of up to 10% of the number of people until 17:00, 8 days before the scheduled date

Note

If you have cold symptoms such as a cough, you may be refused participation, so please take care of your health until the day of your participation.
Please refrain from talking loudly during the experience or while eating or drinking, and please cooperate by keeping conversations in a whisper.
If you are late for the start time, you may be able to join in the middle, but we will do our best to accommodate you, so please arrive on time.
If you wish to take home the Japanese sweets you have created, please enjoy them as soon as possible. Red bean paste in particular is easily damaged, so avoid carrying it outside for long periods of time.

About Taking Pictures and Videos

When taking photos and videos for personal use, please be careful not to disturb other customers.
Photos and videos for commercial purposes is strictly prohibited. If you would like interview, please apply in advance.
*Caution* If you shoot for commercial purposes without permission, you will be asked to immediately stop shooting and delete the shooting data.

Regardless of personal use or commercial purposes, we cannot hold responsible for the content photographed or any troubles or losses that may arise as a result of it.
If you do not follow our instructions, we will refuse your participation. In that case, we will not refund any fees. We may also take legal action.

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