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Matsuyama Castle Stroll and Making Auspicious Sweets
Ehime Prefecture, Japan
$160.60
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
This experience allows you to discover the profound charm of Japanese tea and traditional Japanese confectionery. A photography service is also available.
Take a stroll through Matsuyama Castle, where you can feel the breath of history, and the historic castle town, carrying a bento box filled with handmade Japanese sweets. Listen to the tranquility of Shinonome Shrine and take a moment to reflect on the words engraved on the haiku monument dedicated to Shiki Masaoka. This experience begins with a stroll enveloped in the scent of literature and culture. It is not merely sightseeing, but a journey of discovery connected to everyday life. In a cozy, welcoming space where you can truly feel the essence of Japan, you can explore the depths of Japanese tea and wagashi. While enjoying the process of learning how to brew sencha using a teapot and making mochi sweets, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of Ehime’s tea and local wagashi.
We accommodate guests with food allergies and vegans.
Take a stroll through Matsuyama Castle, where you can feel the breath of history, and the historic castle town, carrying a bento box filled with handmade Japanese sweets. Listen to the tranquility of Shinonome Shrine and take a moment to reflect on the words engraved on the haiku monument dedicated to Shiki Masaoka. This experience begins with a stroll enveloped in the scent of literature and culture. It is not merely sightseeing, but a journey of discovery connected to everyday life. In a cozy, welcoming space where you can truly feel the essence of Japan, you can explore the depths of Japanese tea and wagashi. While enjoying the process of learning how to brew sencha using a teapot and making mochi sweets, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of Ehime’s tea and local wagashi.
We accommodate guests with food allergies and vegans.
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Matsuyama Castle Stroll and Making Auspicious Sweets
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
Check available dates by emailing us at [email protected]
- Matsuyama Castle ropeway/lift ticket and entrance fee
- Japanese tea, Japanese sweets
- Photography and video services are also available.
- English-speaking guide for the entire tour
- Other personal expense
- Purchase souvenir costs at each store
Meeting point
Look for a guide holding a sign that says “Smile Apron” in front of the Matsuyama Castle Ropeway boarding station building.
Return details
Look for a guide holding a sign that says “Smile Apron” in front of the Matsuyama Castle Ropeway boarding station building.
After enjoying a hands-on experience making “Shoyu Mochi”—a local specialty of Matsuyama—and “San-shoku Dango” (three-colored dumplings modeled after the famous “Bocchan Dango” confection), alongside local food experts in Matsuyama’s castle town, we’ll set out to explore Matsuyama Castle.
Why not immerse yourself in traditional Japanese sweets and tea, as well as the history and cultural traditions of the Matsuyama Domain, right here in the castle town?
This experience goes beyond simply making Japanese sweets; you’ll gain a deeper, more enjoyable understanding of daily life in Matsuyama, Ehime, while experiencing the history and food culture of these treats firsthand.
◆Step 1◆: Smile Apron Atelier
Visit a cozy kitchen studio.
You’ll experience making Japanese sweets, tasting them with tea, discussing traditional techniques, and learning about food culture.
Photo and video shooting services are also available.
◆Step 2◆: Matsuyama Castle Tour
Join a guide to take the ropeway up the mountain and explore one of Japan’s 12 remaining ancient castles. *Admission to Matsuyama Castle and the ropeway ticket are included.
You can relax and enjoy the sweets you made at
Why not immerse yourself in traditional Japanese sweets and tea, as well as the history and cultural traditions of the Matsuyama Domain, right here in the castle town?
This experience goes beyond simply making Japanese sweets; you’ll gain a deeper, more enjoyable understanding of daily life in Matsuyama, Ehime, while experiencing the history and food culture of these treats firsthand.
◆Step 1◆: Smile Apron Atelier
Visit a cozy kitchen studio.
You’ll experience making Japanese sweets, tasting them with tea, discussing traditional techniques, and learning about food culture.
Photo and video shooting services are also available.
◆Step 2◆: Matsuyama Castle Tour
Join a guide to take the ropeway up the mountain and explore one of Japan’s 12 remaining ancient castles. *Admission to Matsuyama Castle and the ropeway ticket are included.
You can relax and enjoy the sweets you made at
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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Matsuyama Castle Stroll and Making Auspicious Sweets
Ehime Prefecture, Japan
$160.60
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
—
You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
—
We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
—
Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!