Experience the Real Deal! Learn How to Brew 'Japanese Tea' with Tea Farmers in Hasami Town, Nagasaki

Located in the northeastern part of Nagasaki Prefecture, Hasami Town is known for its seasonal terraced rice field landscapes and the traditional craft of 'Hasami-yaki' pottery, which has over 400 years of history.
Why not experience the Japanese tea culture rooted in daily life in this peaceful rural setting?
In this experience, you will visit the tea farm 'Harada Seicha' in Hasami Town to learn how to brew delicious 'Hasami tea,' a local favorite. The wife of the Harada Seicha family, who has been involved in tea production for many years, will provide careful instructions on water temperature, tea leaf quantity, and steeping time.
Once the tea is brewed, you will slowly savor the fragrant cup poured into Hasami-yaki pottery, along with local tea sweets. On sunny days, you can also enjoy the beautiful scenery of the 'Oniki terraced rice fields' that spread around the facility. This quiet time surrounded by nature is a healing moment away from the daily grind.
In this experience, you will not only taste tea but also naturally come into contact with unique Japanese spiritual culture, such as the silence known as 'Ma' and the spirit of hospitality.
At the end of the experience, you will receive a
'Hasami Tea Omotenashi Master Certificate' to prove your learning and spirit of hospitality.
It is a special memento of your trip and a keepsake to enhance your future tea time.
Take a moment to pause during your journey and
entrust your heart to a single cup of tea—please come and experience this luxurious time in Hasami.