{"id":3430,"date":"2025-10-21T09:38:06","date_gmt":"2025-10-21T00:38:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hagi-machihaku.com\/html\/?post_type=event&p=3430"},"modified":"2025-10-21T11:56:18","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T02:56:18","slug":"29","status":"publish","type":"event","link":"https:\/\/hagi-machihaku.com\/html\/en\/events\/event\/29\/","title":{"rendered":"A Timeless Experience in a Historic Residence: Enjoy Matcha Tea and Handcrafted Japanese Sweets in Kimono"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Date(s)<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

\u2460 October 20 (Mon),
\u2461 October 27 (Mon),
\u2462 November 3 (Mon),
\u2463 November 17 (Mon)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Time(s)<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

10:00 am to 1:00 pm OR
12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
(Matcha experience starts at 11:30 am and 1:30 pm)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Cost<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

\u00a58,000 (includes kimono rental fee, matcha tea ceremony at Kikuya Family Residence, and handmade Japanese sweets)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Change into Kimono and Enjoy Freshly Crafted Japanese Sweets and Matcha in an Edo-period Merchant\u2019s Mansion<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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This limited-time program offers a rich taste of Hagi\u2019s cultural heritage\u2014blending tradition, atmosphere, and cuisine. Begin by changing into a kimono of your choice, then step into the serene setting of the Kikuya Family Residence, once a wealthy merchant\u2019s home and distinguished guesthouse. There, much like a master sushi chef presenting each piece with care, a Japanese sweets artisan will craft seasonal sweets before your eyes, specially created for this program. Savor these freshly made delights with matcha, all while dressed in kimono\u2014an immersive experience that captures the very essence of Japanese culture.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Meet the Host<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Junko Fukuma | Hagi Fukuya<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

At our long-established kimono rental shop, we bring fresh ideas and fun experiences to make kimono more approachable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why not enjoy something special and memorable in Hagi, wearing kimono?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Schedule<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Meet at Hagi Fukuya; Kimono rental & dressing<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Enjoy Japanese sweets and matcha tea at Kikuya Family Residence<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Free time<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Return kimono to Hagi Fukuya by 5:30 pm & finish<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    Photo Gallery<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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    With over 200 high-quality kimono to choose from, there\u2019s a perfect kimono for everyone<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    Groups of friends, couples, and families can step into a different world simply by changing into kimono<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    The spacious, beautifully maintained garden of the Kikuya Family Residence offers visitors a moment of quiet luxury<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    Watch the skills of a young female Japanese sweets artisan at work<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    Treasures Found Here<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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    Hagi Castle Town<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

    Explore the Hagi Castle Town area, where the charm of the Edo period is beautifully preserved<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Kikugahama Beach<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

    A pristine seaside with clean sands year-round<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Hagi, a Town Made for Kimono<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

    Chosen as the first-ever \u201cMost Kimono-Suited Town\u201d in Japan, Hagi is a place where wearing kimono just feels right<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Information<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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    Date(s)<\/td>\u2460 October 20 (Mon), \u2461 October 27 (Mon),
    \u2462 November 3 (Mon), \u2463 November 17 (Mon)<\/td><\/tr>
    Time(s)<\/td>10:00 am to 1:00 pm OR 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
    (Matcha experience starts at 11:30 am and 2:00 pm)
    *You are free to wear your kimono until 5:30 pm, even after the matcha experience is over.<\/td><\/tr>
    Location<\/td>Hagi Fukuya
    3 Shimogokenmachi, Hagi-shi 758-0043<\/td><\/tr>
    Access<\/td>By car<\/em>:
    \u30fb5 minutes from Higashi-Hagi Station to Hagi Fukuya
    \u30fb5 minutes from Hagi Fukuya to the Kikuya Residence<\/td><\/tr>
    Parking<\/td>Hagi Fukuya: 5 spaces available
    Kikuya Family Residence: Please use the Hagi Municipal Central Park Parking Lot or the Hagi Museum Parking Lot.<\/td><\/tr>
    Cost<\/td>\u00a58,000 (includes kimono rental fee, matcha tea ceremony at Kikuya Family Residence, and handmade Japanese sweets)<\/td><\/tr>
    Payment Method<\/td>Cash only<\/td><\/tr>
    Capacity<\/td>1 to 5 people
    (Height must be 140 cm or above)<\/td><\/tr>
    What to bring<\/td><\/td><\/tr>
    Please note<\/td>\u30fbIf you purchase tabi socks, there will be an additional charge of 1,100 yen.
    \u30fbPlease arrive in time for when the program starts.<\/td><\/tr>
    How to make a reservation<\/td>\u30fbBy phone (9:00am to 6:00pm, except Wednesdays): 0838-22-6169

    \u30fbBy email (Accepted at any time): info@hagifukuya.com<\/a>

    \u30fbVia our website (Accepted at any time):     \u8429\u3075\u304f\u3084<\/a>

    \u30fbVia SNS (Accepted at any time):     @hagi_fukuya<\/a> (Instagram)

    *Telephone inquiries are accepted as described above, but inquiries can also be made at any time via our website or social media.<\/td><\/tr>
    Reservation Deadline<\/td>Please reserve at least one week in advance.<\/td><\/tr>
    Cancelations<\/td>Same day: Must pay 50% of program cost
    No-show: Must pay 100% of program cost<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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