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Using upcycled matcha! Making smokeless matcha incense (Uji, Kyoto)
Using upcycled matcha! Making smokeless matcha incense (Uji, Kyoto)
The matcha that accumulates in the gaps between machines and is discarded is ordered while it is still fresh and used to make incense.
You will also see a demonstration of the traditional way of burning incense using charcoal and ash.

Using upcycled matcha! Making smokeless matcha incense (Uji, Kyoto)

By INCENSE KITCHEN
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$128 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

・We make 6-7 incense which is the only incense in the world “made only from matcha”.It warms without burning to give off the aroma of tea.You don't have to worry about ash care or smoke health hazards.

・The matcha tea used has accumulated in the gap of the machine and has to be discarded.I'm getting that while it's still fresh.You participate in eco-friendly activities while having fun.

・You will use wooden moulds for making traditional Japanese sweets, custom-made for incense.It looks like an edible pastry.It is also the only incense maker in the world that uses about 50 different types of sweets wood molds.Incense retains its beautiful shape even after the fragrance is gone.It can also be used repeatedly as an aromastone.

・You will receive a special incense burner that can be folded into small pieces.You can take it home and enjoy the scent immediately at home.It is also a great souvenir.

· The ingredients of the clay incense are soft and have a healing effect on your mind.And this is for kids who like to play with clay.

・The event will be held at Eshin-in Temple in the centre of Kyoto Uji tourism.The garden has many seasonal flowers carefully maintained by the priest.It is a place with a good view overlooking Byodo-in Temple on the other side of the Uji River.

※Please apply for two or more people.
※Once you have chosen “English” as your preferred language, we will arrange an interpreter (¥8,800 extra at the door)

Activity location

  • Eishin-in Temple
    • 67 Yamada
    • 611-0021, Uji, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Eishin-in Temple
    • 67 Yamada
    • 611-0021, Uji, Kyoto, Japan

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From 2 people: Matcha incense making experience (price for 1 adult)
  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h
    1h
  • English
Price details
NZ$128.40 x 2 AdultsNZ$256.80
Total
Price is NZ$256.80
Until Tue, 29 Apr

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedYou will be asked to take home the incense you have made, as well as a special incense burner and candle.
  • What's includedWhat's includedFree parking for one car
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll Fees and Taxes
  • What's includedWhat's includedDiscount tickets for Uji Municipal Teahouse and Tale of Genji Museum
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEnglish Interpretation *If you would like to arrange English interpretation, please select "English" as the supported language.Please pay an additional 8,800 yen (per group) on the day for the interpreter fee.

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The session will be held in a shoe-free room, so infants and small children can relax together.
  • You can park one car. If the car park is full, please use the nearby paid car park.
  • Rates are per person from 15 years of age or older.Children under 14 years old are welcome with adults.
  • We will start at exactly the start time to keep other customers waiting.Please arrive at the venue 5 minutes in advance.

Activity itinerary

① Introduction to the world's only matcha incense made in a wooden shape, and explanation of how to burn it (15 minutes) ② Make 6-7 maccha incense (45 minutes) Everyone will receive an incense burner (smaller when folded) suitable for the aroma of matcha tea! This event will be held at Eshin-in Temple, a temple located a five-minute walk from Ujibashi Bridge, the tourist centre of Kyoto Uji. The only ingredient for the fragrance is matcha.It is also made from recycled fresh Uji matcha, which is discarded. It is also a perfect souvenir for your loved ones. ※The instructor is in Japanese only.If you would like to arrange an English interpreter, please select "Available Languages: English" at the time of booking.Please pay an additional ¥8800 (per group) locally. (Interpretation may not be available for bookings made within one week.Please be careful.) * We will start at the start time to avoid waiting for other customers.Please arrive at the venue 5 minutes in advance.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESEishin-in Temple
    • 67 Yamada
    • 611-0021, Uji, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEEishin-in Temple
    • 67 Yamada
    • 611-0021, Uji, Kyoto, Japan

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