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
  8,800 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).
• 開催場所
  八女市横町町家交流館（八女市本町94）
  当館フロント棟より徒歩5分
• ご予約
  開催日6日前の20時まで
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• キャンセル規定
  体験日より2日前：体験料金の50%
  体験日 当日：体験料金の100%

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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