Date(s)
October 26 (Sat), November 9 (Sat)
Time(s)
10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Cost
¥4,500
Enjoy a delicious cup of matcha tea and views of the fall foliage in our Japanese garden
Visitors can enjoy the beautiful Japanese garden at the Kikuya Family Residence, once home to wealthy merchants during the Edo period. Try your hand at making your own matcha tea using traditional tea ceremony ware and Hagi Yaki pottery. We will carefully guide you through each step, so beginners are also very welcome. Come and make a delicious cup of matcha tea and take a break from your busy life.
Meet the Host
Miyako Kikuya | Kikuya Family Residence
As the manager of Kikuya Family Residence, I love sharing the charms of Hagi with visitors every day. I’m especially happy when guests tell me the matcha is delicious during the tea ceremony experience!
Enjoy the Kikuya Family Residence as you step back in time to the Edo period and refresh yourself with a cup of matcha tea.
Schedule
- Meet at the Kikuya Family Residence reception
- Guided tour of the Kikuya Family Residence
- Matcha experience at the family’s tearoom (make up to two cups of matcha)
- Finish
*Schedule may change due to weather conditions, etc.
Photo Gallery
Treasures Found Here
The Kikuya Family Residence, a registered National Important Cultural Property
The Residence of the Kikuya family, who were granted the title of goyotatsu, or official merchants of the Mori family during the Edo Period. Five buildings in the residence have been listed on the National Register of Important Cultural Properties.
The historical landmark of Hagi Castle Town
Both the exterior and interior of the Kikuya Family Residence offer beautiful views of Hagi Castle Town. You can also enjoy all stages of the autumn foliage at our garden.
Japanese tea ceremony culture incorporated into daily life
Matcha and the Japanese tea ceremony were once part of the Kikuya family’s daily life. Serving matcha to all their guests was, and still is, a precious experience that brings people together.
Information
| Date(s) | October 26 (Sat), November 9 (Sat) |
| Time(s) | 10:30 am to 12:00 pm |
| Location | Kikuya Family Residence 1-1 Gofukumachi, Hagi-shi 758-0072 |
| Access | ・5 minute walk from the Hagi Central Park Parking Lot ・3 minute walk from the Hagi Museum Car Park ・By JR bus: Take the Super Hagi Go, departing from Shin-Yamaguchi Station (60 mins). The residence is a 10 minute walk from the Hagi Meirin Center bus stop. ・By Hagi City Circular Hop-on Bus: Take the Eastern Route bus and get off at the Hagi Museum bus stop. The residence is a 3 minute walk away. |
| Parking | – |
| Cost | ¥4,500 |
| Payment Method | Cash, credit card and QR code payment accepted（Paypay only） |
| Capacity | 1 to 5 people. Must be 10 years old and above. |
| What to bring | A pair of socks or tabi. (Please refrain from entering the residence barefoot.) |
| Please note | If you have difficulty sitting on the floor, please let us know in advance so that we can prepare table and chairs for you. |
| How to make a reservation | ・By phone (9:00 to 4:30 pm): 0838-22-0005 ・By email: kikuyake@haginet.ne.jp There may be times when the residence is closed. Please check our website before making a reservation. |
| Reservation Deadline | Please reserve at least 2 days in advance. |
| Cancelations | Same day: Must pay 50% of program cost No-show: Must pay 100% of program cost |
Recommended for…
- solo travellers
- families
- friends
- couples
- those interested in learning how to make matcha tea