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A Taste of Tradition | Atsuta Shrine, Japanese Sweets & Matcha Whisking
Step into the spiritual and cultural heart of Nagoya on this refined half-day tour. Begin your morning with a peaceful visit to Atsuta Shrine, one of Japan’s most revered Shinto shrines, where the legendary Kusanagi Sword is enshrined. Accompanied by a professional English-speaking guide, you’ll explore the shrine’s tranquil forested grounds and gain insight into its rich mythology and deep significance in Japanese history.
From there, your journey shifts to the delights of traditional food culture. At a local sweets shop with generations of expertise, you’ll try your hand at wagashi making—delicate Japanese confections that celebrate the beauty of each season. Afterward, at the nearby tea shop Myokoen, you’ll learn how to properly whisk matcha and enjoy your freshly made tea alongside the wagashi you crafted.
With hands-on cultural experiences, expert storytelling, and the serene backdrop of a sacred site, this tour offers a thoughtful and memorable immersion into Japan’s living traditions.
Details
| Tour Name | A Taste of Tradition | Atsuta Shrine, Japanese Sweets & Matcha Whisking |
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| Schedule | Available year-round |
| Time | 7:30～11:30 |
| Cost | ￥37,500/person |
| Capacity | Max People : 6 |
| The Meeting Place | Meet guide at your hotel in Nagoya and transfer by taxi |
| End Place | Arrive at hotel in the city |
Cautionary notes
Note
・Please contact us in advance if you cannot be ready by the meeting time of 7:30 AM. If you are not present at the meeting point by 8:15 AM, your reservation will be canceled. Late arrivals and no-shows are not eligible for refunds
・Wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes
・Participants must be aged 12 or older
Accessibility & Activity Level
・Moderate activity level with walking on paved paths and standing for extended periods
Tour Operation & Language
・This tour operates in English.
Other language options may be available upon request—please contact us for availability.
・Minimum age of participants is 12
What to Bring
・Comfortable walking shoes
・Weather-appropriate clothing
How to apply
| Inquirer's organization (school, company, etc.) | Tourism Designers Co., Ltd. E-mail：info@tourismdesigners.com TEL：+81 52-629-5828 |
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| Details | 7:30 AM – Meet Your Guide at Your Hotel ↓ 8:00 AM – Visit Atsuta Shrine ↓ 9:00 AM – Japanese Sweets-Making at Azuki Chaya ↓ 10:00 AM – Matcha Experience at Myokoen ↓ 11:00 AM – Return to Hotel ↓ 11:30 AM – Tour Ends at Your Hotel |
| How to apply | Apply for participation |
| Price Includes | ・Professional, English-speaking guide ・Transportation during the tour ・Wagashi-making experience ・Matcha-making experience (with tea whisk souvenir) |
| Price Excludes | ・Food or drinks outside of the specified activities |
| Cancellation Policy | ・7+ days before the tour date: refund of tour fees minus ticket price, minus 5% processing fees ・3 to 6 days before the tour date: 50% refund of tour fees minus ticket price ・48 hours or less before the tour: no refund of tour fees |
