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Matcha Green Tea Museum Saijoen Waku Waku
An exciting way of learning everything about the famous Japanese Green Tea “Matcha”!
Located on the top floor of the headquarter factory of Aiya Co., Ltd. - the company boasting the largest market share of powder green tea in Japan - this brand new facility offers an exciting and entertaining way of learning all there is to know about matcha, the infusion beverage that is taking the world by storm!
An experience-oriented museum offering new and exciting ways to discover the wonders of green tea, introducing visitors to the interesting production process and tasty ways of experiencing it. All of it in Nishio-City, one of the largest green tea producing regions of Japan and pride of Aichi Prefecture!
SPOT OVERVIEW
| Location | 〒445-0894 15 Yokomachiyashiki, Kamimachi, Nishio-City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan |
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| Fee | Admission 500 yen for all guests ages 3 or older (Free of charge shorter tours for larger groups also available, please consult) |
| Opening days / hours | Annex Aiya Tea House/Shop open from 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM Factory tours start at the time of the reservation, depending on the chosen course. [1 to 6 Guests Course]: From 10:00 AM, 2:00 PM or 3:30 PM [7 to 20 Guests Courses]: From 10:00 AM, 2:00 PM or 3:30 PM [21 to 40 Guests Courses]: From 10:00 AM or 2:30 PM (other times may be accepted for this number of guests, please inquire) |
| Parking | Available, free of charge (cap. 55 cars). Space for buses also available, please inquire by phone. |
| Restrooms | Available |
| Phone number | Factory tour reservations and inquiries by phone: (+81) 563-77-6572, daily from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM (JST) |
| Factory tour advanced reservations | [1 to 6 Guests Course] and [7 to 20 Guests Courses]: Applications accepted from one month to up till one day (up till 3:00 PM of the subsequent day) in advance. [21 to 40 Guests Courses]: Applications accepted from three months to up till a month (up till 3:00 PM of the respective day of the subsequent month) in advance. |
| Factory tour types | [1 to 6 Guests Course]: 75 min. (only course available for this number of guests) [7 to 20 Guests Courses]: 45min or 60min (only courses available for this number of guests) [21 to 40 Guests Courses]: 45 min., 60 min. or 90 min. |
| Notes | •Applications processed by order of reception (first-come, first-served). •As applications for [21 to 40 Guests Courses] are accepted starting from a longer period prior to the visit, the facility may be unable to accommodate applications for other courses. •Applicants for the visit must apply with his/her own real name. •Guests meeting the following criteria require special instructions and thus are kindly requested to make the reservations by telephone: travel agent representatives, guests in wheelchair, foreign guests from overseas, handicapped guests with special needs (kindly requested to come accompanied by a care taker). •Bus parking is available adjacent to the shop, in the area indicated by the red cones. •Please show up at the facility at the time if the reservation. The facility may be unable to fulfill the visit in case of delays. •The museum may be entered starting from 15min prior to the appointment. Until then, guests are kindly requested to await at the shop. •The production line may be non-operational due to maintenance or other factors. |
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ACCESS
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- Access by public transport
- Approx. 10 min. taxi ride from Nishio Station of the Meitetsu Nishio Line (from Meitetsu Nagoya Station, take the Meitetsu Nagoya Line train bound to Toyohashi and change trains at Shin-Anjo Station).
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- Access by car
- Approx. 35 min. from Toyoake I.C. of the Isewangan Expressway by routes 23, 12, 291 and 301.
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