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Matsuyama Castle Stroll and Making Auspicious Sweets

Location Ehime Prefecture, Japan
$161.55
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Matsuyama Castle, a stunning testament to Japan’s rich history, invites you to indulge in the exquisite world of Japanese tea and traditional confectionery. This immersive experience combines cultural exploration with hands-on learning, allowing you to savor the essence of Matsuyama and its culinary delights.

  • 🏷️ Matsuyama Castle Stroll and Making Auspicious Sweets: Enjoy a delightful hands-on experience creating local specialties like “Shoyu Mochi” and “San-shoku Dango” with expert guidance.
  • 🗺️ Guided Tour: Join an English-speaking guide for an enriching tour of Matsuyama Castle, one of Japan’s 12 remaining ancient castles.
  • 🍵 Savor a selection of authentic Japanese tea paired with the sweets you’ve crafted, enhancing your appreciation for local flavors.
  • 📸 Capture your journey with photography and video services available throughout the experience, preserving your memories in beautiful detail.
  • 🚠 Enjoy the convenience of included Matsuyama Castle ropeway tickets, making your ascent to the castle both scenic and effortless.
  • 🌸 Immerse yourself in the tranquil atmosphere of Shinonome Shrine, reflecting on the haiku monument dedicated to Shiki Masaoka.
  • 📚 Engage in discussions about traditional techniques and the cultural significance of Japanese sweets in a cozy kitchen studio.
  • ⏰ Experience a total duration of 2 hours and 30 minutes, perfectly balancing hands-on activities with exploration.
  • 👶 Infants and small children are welcome, with prams or strollers easily accommodated during the tour.

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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
    $161.55
    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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