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Enjoy a stroll through the charming old castle town while wearing Matsusaka cotton kimono! Experience roasting Japanese tea yourself at the Chayuzen Cha-Ju, established in 1863! You can also rent a bicycle and visit Instagram-worthy spots at your own pace!

Discover Mie with a 1-Day Bicycle Rental: Japanese Tea Experience Featuring Matsusaka Cotton Kimono Dressing, a Stroll Through the Castle Town with Admission Tickets to 3 Facilities, and an Original Tea Canister Souvenir

USD51.48(JPY8,000)
Mie
  • A confirmation email for your reservation will be sent to you within 48 hours.
    *If your reservation cannot be completed, WAmazing Play will process your refund.
  • Required Time:
    450minutes

    *Kimono dressing experience, tea experience, free time (Please return the bicycle by 5:30 PM) Duration: 360-450 min.

  • Reservation Time:
    10:00
  • Supported Languages:
    Japanese / English
Participants(Min.):
1 Person
Participants(Max.):
4 People
Min. Participants Required For Activity:
1 Person
Payment Method:
Credit Card (VISA/MASTER/AMERICAN EXPRESS/JCB)
Fee:
Adult (145cm and taller) / 1 Person(Aged 19 years and above) USD 51.48
Child (145cm and taller) / 1 Person(Aged 18 years and below) USD 48.26
Parent/ Guardian Required:
Under 6 years old
Cancellation:
Yes
Booking deadline:
4 days prior by 17:00

Activity

Put on stylish Matsusaka cotton kimono with indigo stripes

With this plan, you can wear Matsusaka cotton kimono, which was very popular in Edo (now Tokyo) during the Edo period (1603-1867), and experience a tea ceremony at the historic Matsusaka tea house and stroll around the castle town with its nostalgic atmosphere.

Take a leisurely stroll around the retro castle town

Includes admission tickets to three museums: the former Hasegawa Jirobei Residence, the former Ozu Seizaemon Residence, and the former Harada Jiro Residence!

A hands-on experience hosted by a welcoming owner, allowing you to taste the exquisite Mie/Matsusaka tea in a serene Japanese atmosphere.

You can experience a tea ceremony while listening to an explanation at a local teahouse, which has been in business since 1863.

Japanese tea experience (hand-rolled tea, tea tasting/blending, roasted Hojicha tea)

Rubbing tea leaves by hand and roasting them in an earthenware pot known as a Horoku is a special experience to have! Choose between light roasting and deep roasting to create your preferred blend.

Receive an original tea canister as a gift!

Each person will receive a tea canister decorated with several kinds of colored paper, including Japanese patterns! Please make your own roasted Hojicha tea and take it home as a souvenir.

Schedule

  • 10:00 AM - Bicycle rental at Matsusaka Station Tourist Information Center (standard bicycles only)

    Please present the My Page reservation screen at the reception desk. You will receive a map of the area (English/Chinese/Traditional Chinese) and tickets for three museums: the former Hasegawa Jirobei Residence, the former Ozu Seizaemon Residence, and the former Harada Jiro Residence.

  • 10:30 AM - Matsusaka cotton kimono dressing experience (Utsukushiya Higashimura Kimono Store or Yawataya Kimono Shop) *Maximum dressing time: 60 min.

    Travel to the store by bicycle. Enjoy walking around the castle town in kimono. You can leave your change of clothes and luggage with us.

  • Explore the historic streetscape of Matsusaka with a tour of iconic photo spots, including Gojoban Yashiki, Matsusaka Castle, former Hasegawa Jirobei Residence, former Ozu Seizaemon Residence, former Harada Jiro Residence, and more. (free time)

    Includes admission tickets to three museums: the former Hasegawa Jirobei Residence, the former Ozu Seizaemon Residence, and the former Harada Jiro Residence! For lunch, please enjoy Matsusaka beef at cafés and restaurants in the city on your own. (additional charge)

  • 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM - Japanese tea ceremony experience at Chayuzen Cha-Ju (hand-rolled tea, tea tasting/blending, roasted Hojicha tea)

    Please take home an original tea canister as a souvenir.

  • Please change back into your clothes and return the bicycle by 5:30 PM

    It may take about 60 minutes to change back into your clothes, so please return to the store by 4:30 PM.

Included in the Fee

Matsusaka cotton kimono (including zori sandals, Japanese bags, hair ornaments)
Ticket for 3 museums: Former Hasegawa Jirobei House, Former Ozu Seizaemon House, and Former Harada Jiro House
Japanese tea experience (hand-rolled tea, tea tasting/blending, roasted Hojicha tea), 1 original tea canister
Bicycle rental fee

Not included in the Fee

Please style your hair by yourself.
Admission, food and beverage fees other than those listed above

Meeting Place

Matsusaka Station Tourist Information Center

507-2 Kyomachi, Matsusaka-shi, Mie 515-0017

Directions

Nearest Station：Matsusaka Station

Directions to Nearest Station：1-minute walk

Things guests need to prepare on the day of the activity (clothes, belongings, etc.)

Women must wear a tank top or something similar underneath their clothes.

Cancellation Policy

The cancel fee is based on the timing of the cancellation. Please check the cancellation policy below.

  • After 7 days before date of use
    50%
  • After 1 days before date of use
    80%
  • The day of use
    100%

Notes

[Bicycle Rental]
•Only standard bicycles can be rented.
•If the bicycle rental is not available or not used due to rain, the amount will be refunded at on-site.
•Bicycle rentals are available for those who are 145cm or taller.
•Please note that there are no bicycles for children.

[Matsusaka Cotton Kimono Dressing Experience]
•Utsukushiya Higashimura Kimono Store / 1940 Nakamachi, Matsusaka-shi, Mie (About a 6-minute walk from Matsusaka Station Tourist Information Center)
•Yawataya Kimono Shop / 589-1 Hinomachi, Matsusaka-shi, Mie (About a 7-minute walk from Matsusaka Station Tourist Information Center) *Closed: Every Monday and Thursday
*If the rental kimono is stained within a reasonable range, we will not charge for repair costs.
Please note that any stains or damage (ripped kimono) caused intentionally will be subject to compensation and will be charged accordingly. (The details of the claim will vary depending on the condition of the kimono.)

[3 facilities with admission tickets included in the plan]
•Former Hasegawa Jirobei House / 1653 Uomachi, Matsusaka-shi, Mie 515-0082 (About a 11-minute walk from Matsusaka Station Tourist Information Center)
Opening Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Last entry: 4:30 PM)
•Former Ozu Seizaemon House / 2195 Honmachi, Matsusaka-shi, Mie 515-0081 (About a 11-minute walk from Matsusaka Station Tourist Information Center)
Opening Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Last entry: 4:30 PM)
•Former residence of Jiro Harada / 1290 Tonomachi, Matsusaka-shi, Mie 515-0073 (About a 12-minute walk from Matsusaka Station Tourist Information Center)
Opening Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Last entry: 4:30 PM)

[Tea Ceremony Experience]
•Chayuzen Cha-Ju / 819 Shinmachi, Matsusaka-shi, Mie 515-0075 (about a 8-minute walk from Matsusaka Station Tourist Information Center)

[In case of cancellation]
•The tour may be cancelled after the reservation is made due to inclement weather or natural disasters. In such cases, the operator will contact the emergency contact after 5:00 PM on the day before the activity. Please check your e-mail and incoming calls.
•If the event is cancelled due to weather or natural disasters on the day of the event, the operator will contact the emergency contact. Please be sure to check your e-mail and incoming calls on the day of the event.

[Supported Languages]
Communication via body language, Use of translation devices/apps, Simple English, Staff exclusively communicates in Japanese but are used to assisting international visitors

[Parking Availability]
•No parking lot (Please use the nearby coin-operated parking lot)

Organizer

Matsusaka City Tourism Association

507-2 Kyomachi, Matsusaka-shi, Mie 515-0017

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Dates2024/05/21
Adult (145cm and taller) / 1 Person(USD 51.48)
Aged 19 years and above
Child (145cm and taller) / 1 Person(USD 48.26)
Aged 18 years and below
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Unavailable:Wednesdays, Sundays, 3rd Mondays
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