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Over eight-hundred years ago, tea was transported to Japan from China. In this course, you will learn about the history of the tea ceremony and become familiar with some of the temples that were the first to serve this Chinese drink. At the end of the day you will enjoy some Japanese tea sweets that have become popular recently.
(About 6 hours)
Kenninji-Temple: 10:00-11:30
This temple was founded by a monk who brought many different types of tea from China. In the compound stands a stone monument with the word "Tea monument" written in kanji.
Times:10:00 - 16:00
Address:584 Komatsu-cho Higashiyama-ku
Access:7-min walk from Keihan Railway Shijo Station