{"id":2585,"date":"2024-09-30T13:25:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-30T04:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hagi-machihaku.com\/html\/?post_type=event&p=2585"},"modified":"2025-08-04T11:46:23","modified_gmt":"2025-08-04T02:46:23","slug":"31","status":"publish","type":"program","link":"https:\/\/hagi-machihaku.com\/html\/en\/program\/31\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrate Autumn With A Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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October 26 (Sat), November 9 (Sat)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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10:30 am to 12:00 pm<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\u00a54,500<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Enjoy a delicious cup of matcha tea and views of the fall foliage in our Japanese garden<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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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.<\/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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Miyako Kikuya | Kikuya Family Residence<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/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 the Kikuya Family Residence reception<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Guided tour of the Kikuya Family Residence<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Matcha experience at the family’s tearoom (make up to two cups of matcha)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Finish<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    *Schedule may change due to weather conditions, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Photo Gallery<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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    Have a go at making your own matcha tea in our private tatami room, built in 1934. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    We will guide you through each step of making matcha tea and how to use the tea ceremony tools.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    The garden of Kikuya Family Residence. It is spacious and open, and is popular for its autumn foliage.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    Treasures Found Here<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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    The Kikuya Family Residence, a registered National Important Cultural Property<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

    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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    The historical landmark of Hagi Castle Town<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

    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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Japanese tea ceremony culture incorporated into daily life<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

    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.<\/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>October 26 (Sat), November 9 (Sat)<\/td><\/tr>
    Time(s)<\/td>10:30 am to 12:00 pm<\/td><\/tr>
    Location<\/td>Kikuya Family Residence
    1-1 Gofukumachi, Hagi-shi 758-0072<\/td><\/tr>
    Access<\/td>\u30fb5 minute walk from the Hagi Central Park Parking Lot
    \u30fb3 minute walk from the Hagi Museum Car Park

    \u30fbBy JR bus:<\/em><\/strong> 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.
    \u30fbBy Hagi City Circular Hop-on Bus:<\/em><\/strong> Take the Eastern Route bus and get off at the Hagi Museum bus stop. The residence is a 3 minute walk away.<\/td><\/tr>
    Parking<\/td>–<\/td><\/tr>
    Cost<\/td>\u00a54,500<\/td><\/tr>
    Payment Method<\/td>Cash, credit card and QR code payment accepted\uff08Paypay only\uff09<\/td><\/tr>
    Capacity<\/td>1 to 5 people.
    Must be 10 years old and above.<\/td><\/tr>
    What to bring<\/td>A pair of socks or tabi.
    (Please refrain from entering the residence barefoot.)<\/td><\/tr>
    Please note<\/td>If you have difficulty sitting on the floor, please let us know in advance so that we can prepare table and chairs for you.<\/td><\/tr>
    How to make a reservation<\/td>\u30fbBy phone (9:00 to 4:30 pm): 0838-22-0005

    \u30fbBy email: kikuyake@haginet.ne.jp

    There may be times when the residence is closed. Please check our website<\/a> before making a reservation.<\/td><\/tr>
    Reservation Deadline<\/td>Please reserve at least 2 days 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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