Explore the historic and atmospheric temple town of Kaizuka with a local guide and visit Kanda Shrine, a registered tangible cultural property, followed by the central temple of the temple town, Gansenji. After your stroll, you can try your hand at making simple Japanese sweets: roll the dough, make incisions, and decorate them. You can then enjoy your creations with matcha tea.
Immerse yourself in the history of Kaizuka and savour the essence of Japanese culture through hands-on experiences of traditional sweet-making and preparing matcha tea.

Approximately 2 and half hours
Available languages: English、Japanese
Start: Kaizuka Station on the Nankai Line
2 to 4 people
Private
Full Refund Up To 2 Days Prior

Itinerary

Kaizuka Station on the Nankai Line

Meet your guide outside the ticket gates of the Kaizuka Station on the Nankai Line.
The guide will be holding a yellow sign bearing the DeepExperience logo.

Kaizuka Staton surroundings

Explanation about the location and the temple town by the guide.

Kanda Shrine

Visit the Kanda Shrine, where twelve valuable buildings that have endured the passage of time are preserved within the shrine grounds, all designated as national Registered Tangible Cultural Properties.

Gansenji Temple

Visit the Ganenji Temple, the central temple of Kaizuka Temple Town. Gansenji is a beautiful complex of temple buildings where history and artistry converge. Use a tablet to view footage while listening to your local guide's commentary to learn about the town's development.

Temple Town Stroll

Stroll through cobbled lanes and old-fashioned townhouses, exploring streetscapes that developed around temples.

Handmade Japanese Sweets and Matcha Tea Ceremony Experience

Experience the charm of a traditional Japanese house, featuring a main building constructed in the mid-Edo period and a storehouse added in the 18th century. Participate in activities such as making handmade Japanese sweets and preparing matcha tea. Enjoy the matcha tea alongside the sweets you have made, taking a moment to relax.

Tour conclusion at Kaizuka Station

Plan

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Temple Town, Japanese Sweets & Matcha Experience Tour

＜Includes＞
・Visit to the Registered Tangible Cultural Property Kanda Shrine
・Visit to the Gansenji Temple, the central temple of Kaizuka Temple Town
・A stroll through the temple town area
・Guided tour of Kanda Shrine, Gansenji Temple, and the temple town by a local guide
・Wagashi making experience
・Matcha experience
・English speaking guide

＜Plan Code＞
D-OSK-032-1-PR

121.86USD～

Highlights

・Visiting Kanda Shrine, where all twelve buildings within the precincts are designated Tangible Cultural Properties
・Visiting Gansenji Temple, the central temple of the historic temple town
・A stroll through the charming temple town that developed around the temple, basking in its historical atmosphere.
・Traditional Japanese sweets and matcha tea. Try your hand at the full process of making wagashi: from rolling the dough, to making incisions, and finally decorating. Beginner friendly!

What's Included

・Visit to the Registered Tangible Cultural Property Kanda Shrine
・Visit to the Gansenji Temple, the central temple of Kaizuka Temple Town
・A stroll through the temple town area
・Guided tour of Kanda Shrine, Gansenji Temple, and the temple town by a local guide
・Wagashi making experience
・Matcha experience

Meeting Place

Kaizuka Station on the Nankai Line: Meet your guide outside the ticket gates of the Kaizuka Station on the Nankai Line.
The guide will be holding a yellow sign bearing the DeepExperience logo.

Important information

・Please be punctual.
・The experience may get cancelled due to weather conditions.
・Please note that the contents of the Japanese sweets may differ from the images shown, depending on the season and availability.