Uji Matcha Incense Making (Incense Kitchen)
Utilize upcycled matcha from local matcha farms! Hand make matcha incense at a temple in Uji, Kyoto.
Details
- Recycle/UpcycleYes
- Age RestrictionsFamily/kid friendly
- Verification & AccuracyBottlecap Authenticated
Group size
- Small groups
Languages available
- 日本語 / Japanese
- English
- Español / Spanish
- 한국어 / Korean
- 普通话 / Chinese Mandarin
- Français / French
- Language Interpreters allowed (see policies)
More Details
We have enclosed the fragrance of tea in beautiful incense at our workshop in Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture, as a token of our appreciation for tea. This workshop is located in the beautiful Eshin-in Temple. Ito wokashiーkou uses zero waste Matcha directly from tea factories and tea farmers in Uji as the raw material for its fragrance. About Matcha scents "Kotoha" ・A world first! The ingredient in the fragrance is 100％ matcha！ ・A world first! Experience making incense by hand using confectionery moulds. ・A world first! Fresh upcycling discarded matcha into incense. ・This incense does not produce smoke because it is heated. ・Can be reused as an Aroma stone after use. *Aroma stone... soak in aroma oil and enjoy the scent that slowly evaporates We offer free rental of Easy Kimono that can be put on in 5 min. and is comfortable to wear during the workshop. *Please return after the workshop. *Photography is allowed within temple grounds after the workshop (approx. 15 min). *2 people each for M and L sizes. *First come, first served (No reservation required).
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Experience Type
- Agriculture/Tea
- Ceremony
- Japanese Culture
- Other
Durations available
- 1-3 hours
Additional Terms and Limitations
＊ To avoid keeping others waiting, please arrive at the venue 5 min. early. Optional Add Ons: [Lunch (Kyoto Cuisine・Tatsumiya)] +¥13,200 Our Special Dish “Uji no Kaori” (10 min walk) [Lunch (Wamucha Cafe)] +¥3,850 “Chilled Beef Matcha Udon Dim Sum Set” (10 min walk) [Interpreter] +￥8800 (1 group) Supported Languages: English/Spanish/French/Chinese/Korean It may not be possible to arrange an interpreter at short notice. At that time, we will refund 8,800 yen locally. Incense warmers are sold separately at the workshop.
Seller's Cancellation/Refund Policy
We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 1 day or less before the event
Nearby transportation
17 min walk from Uji Station to Eshin-in Temple 35 min taxi from Kyoto Station to Eshin-in Temple
Location
Original Listing
Uji Matcha Incense Making (Incense Kitchen)
Uji Matcha Incense Making (Incense Kitchen)
¥14,000
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- CityUji
- PrefectureKyoto