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Matsuyama Castle Stroll and Making Auspicious Sweets

Location Ehime Prefecture, Japan
$158.11
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Matsuyama Castle Stroll and Making Auspicious Sweets offers an enchanting journey into the world of Japanese tea and traditional confectionery. This immersive experience blends history, culture, and culinary artistry in the heart of Matsuyama.

  • 🍵 Hands-on experience making local specialties like “Shoyu Mochi” and “San-shoku Dango” with expert guidance in a cozy kitchen studio.
  • 🏯 Enjoy a guided tour of Matsuyama Castle, one of Japan’s 12 remaining ancient castles, complete with ropeway access included in your ticket.
  • 🍡 Taste your handmade sweets paired with authentic Japanese tea, while discussing traditional techniques and the rich food culture of the region.
  • 📸 Photography and video services are available, allowing you to capture your memorable moments throughout the experience.
  • 🌸 Gain insights into the everyday life of Matsuyama, Ehime, as you delve into the history and cultural traditions of the Matsuyama Domain.
  • 🧑‍🍳 An English-speaking guide accompanies you for the entire tour, ensuring you don’t miss any details of this cultural journey.
  • 🎟️ Admission to Matsuyama Castle and the ropeway ticket are included, offering seamless access to this historical site.
  • 👶 Infants and small children are welcome, with prams and strollers accommodated for a comfortable experience.
  • 🐶 Service animals are allowed, making this tour accessible for all guests.
  • 🛍️ Additional personal expenses for souvenirs can be enjoyed at various shops along the route.

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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.
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  • 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

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Matsuyama Castle Stroll and Making Auspicious Sweets

    Location Ehime Prefecture, Japan
    $158.11
    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!

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