Expert-Taught Yame Tea Sommelier School

Learn about the world of tea from Japanese tea appraisers and tea sommeliers.

• Duration of the event
  [Year-round, limited to specific days]
  2nd Wednesday and 2nd Saturday
  
  Scheduled dates▼
  
  [2026]
  5/13 (Wed)
  6/10 (Wed), 6/13 (Sat)
  7/11 (Sat)
  8/8 (Sat)
  9/9 (Wed)
  10/10 (Sat), 10/14 (Wed)
  11/11 (Wed), 11/14 (Sat)
  12/9 (Wed), 12/12 (Sat)
• Event time
  9:50~15:30 (5 hours 40 minutes)
  *Including break time
• required time
  Experience only required time: 5 hours and 40 minutes.
• Experience fee
  Sommelier School
  7,700 yen per person (including tax and service charge)
  ※ The above price includes tax and service charge.
  ※ The above amount is for the sommelier school experience only.
  ※ The experience fee is to be paid at our hotel on the day of your stay.
• capacity
  Due to the event being held for one day, a maximum of 8 participants is allowed.
• belongings
  Writing instruments (optional to prepare).

Participation conditionsParticipation conditions

Nothing in particular.

Experience contentExperience content

This year (2023) marks the 600th anniversary of Yame tea. In Kazeno Yame-Fukushima, we offer a one-day experiential program where you can fully enjoy the charm of Yame tea. This unique experience allows you to learn directly from instructors with various perspectives, including producers, Japanese tea appraisers, and tea sommeliers, about how to enjoy Yame tea. From classroom learning about the history of Yame tea to practical tasting experiences where you can learn and practice how to brew delicious tea, immerse yourself in the world of tea.

~Yame Tea Sommelier School~
<Experience Details>
9:50~ Reception starts @ Yokomachi Machiya Exchange Hall
10:00~11:00 Learning about Yame Tea - The history, characteristics, and health benefits of Yame Tea~
11:00~12:30 Experiencing Yame Tea and how to brew it deliciously
12:30~13:30 Meal break and exploring Yame City
13:30~15:10 Seasonal tea presentation by a Japanese tea sommelier
15:10~15:30 Award ceremony for Yame Tea Concierge certification

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15:00～　　　We will guide you through the check-in process.
18:00～　　　Locally sourced French dinner
※Dinner time will be provided at check-in.

Next day 8:00 AM – Breakfast
Next day 9:50 AM – Gather at Yokomachi Machiya Exchange Hall (5 minutes walk from our facility),
Yame Tea Sommelier School Experience
3:30 PM – Experience ends

NotesNotes

[Regarding the reservation deadline]
The final deadline for reservations is until 8 PM, 6 days before the event date.
After confirming your reservation for this plan, we will check your participation in the "Yame Tea Sommelier School" and contact you via email or phone.
Please note that reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis. Thank you for your understanding.

【Cancellation Fee】
Up to 3 days before the experience date: No cancellation fee will be charged.
2 days before the experience date: 50% of the experience fee will be charged.
On the day of the experience: 100% of the experience fee will be charged.

VenueVenue

Yame City Yokomachi Machiya Exchange Hall (94 Honmachi, Yame City)
5 minutes on foot from our front building.

Yame Tea Sommelier School
An unhurried journey into the profound world of tea, guided by certified masters.

Activity Overview
Availability Year-round. Generally held on the 2nd Wednesday and 2nd Saturday of the month.
▼ 2026 Schedule May: 13 (Wed) June: 10 (Wed), 13 (Sat) July: 11 (Sat) August: 8 (Sat) September: 9 (Wed) October: 10 (Sat), 14 (Wed) November: 11 (Wed), 14 (Sat) December: 9 (Wed), 12 (Sat)
Time 9:50 AM – 3:30 PM (Approx. 5 hours 40 minutes, including breaks)
Duration Approx. 5 hours 40 minutes for the school program
Fee 7,700 JPY per guest (tax and service charge included) *This fee is for the sommelier school only. *Payment will be collected at the hotel on the day of your stay.
Capacity Up to 8 guests per session
What to Bring Writing materials (optional)

Participation Conditions None.

About the Program Yame tea carries a living heritage of over 600 years. At NIPPONIA HOTEL Yame Fukushima Merchant Town, we offer a dedicated day to quietly immerse yourself in this rich tradition. Guided by producers, certified tea appraisers, and sommeliers—the dedicated stewards of Yame tea—you will discover the depth of this craft from multiple perspectives. From understanding its long history to the delicate art of brewing and tasting, we invite you to an unhurried exploration of Japanese tea.
〜 Yame Tea Sommelier School Program 〜 ＜Flow of the Day＞9:50 AM: Registration at Yokomachi Machiya Exchange Center 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Learning Yame Tea (History, characteristics, and wellness benefits) 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM: The Art of Brewing (Hands-on practice and tasting) 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM: Lunch break and a quiet walk through Yame 1:30 PM – 3:10 PM: Seasonal tea presentation by a Japanese Tea Sommelier 3:10 PM – 3:30 PM: Yame Tea Concierge Certificate Presentation
＜Flow of Your Stay＞3:00 PM: Check in and a brief orientation for the school 6:00 PM: Locally-sourced French dinner *Exact dinner time will be confirmed at check-in. Next Day 8:00 AM: Breakfast Next Day 9:50 AM: Meet at Yokomachi Machiya Exchange Center (a 5-minute walk from the hotel) for the sommelier school Next Day 3:30 PM: Program concludes

Notes [Reservation Deadline] Reservations must be made by 8:00 PM, six days prior to the scheduled date. After receiving your request, we will confirm availability for the school and contact you via email or phone. Please note that bookings are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
[Cancellation Policy] Up to 3 days before: No charge 2 days before: 50% of the school fee Day of the program: 100% of the school fee

Location Yokomachi Machiya Exchange Center Address: 94 Motomachi, Yame City (A 5-minute walk from the hotel reception building)