[Sakai] Japanese Garden Walk & Two Styles of Tea Picnic (Sencha & Matcha)

Let’s enjoy a relaxing afternoon at Daisen Park in Sakai! Join a Certified Japanese Tea Instructor for a unique cultural walk. We will experience two contrasting styles of tea: the free-spirited "Outdoor Sencha" and the traditional "Matcha."
This is a casual Meetup for tea lovers, culture seekers, and anyone who loves nature.
📅 Itinerary
1. Meeting Point

• Meet in front of the Daisen Park Japanese Garden Gate.

2. "Teiran" Picnic (Outdoor Sencha Experience)

• First, we will find a quiet, green spot in the park near the garden.
• I will brew premium Sencha (Leaf tea) using my antique portable tea basket ("Teiran").
• 🍱 BYO Snacks: I will serve the tea, but please bring your own sweets, snacks, or light food to enjoy with it. Let's have a relaxing tea time on the grass!

3. Japanese Garden Walk

• After the picnic, we will enter the beautiful Daisen Park Japanese Garden.
• We will stroll around the large pond, wooden bridges, and seasonal landscapes. It is a perfect place for photography and mindfulness.

4. Matcha at Historic Tea House "Shin-an"

• Our final stop is the "Shin-an" Tea House, a registered tangible cultural property located inside the garden grounds.
• Here, we will switch styles to Matcha. We will sit (chairs available) and enjoy powdered green tea. (Note: Matcha service here usually includes a small Japanese sweet).

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💰 Fees

• Participation Fee: [Insert Amount] JPY (Includes guide & Sencha tea service)
• Actual Expenses (Pay by yourself):
• Garden Admission: 200 JPY
• Matcha at Shin-an: Approx. 500 JPY

📍 Meeting Spot

• Daisen Park Japanese Garden (Main Gate)
• Access: 15 min walk from JR Mozu Station (Hanwa Line).

🎒 What to bring

• Snacks/Sweets for the picnic (Important!)
• Comfortable walking shoes.
• A leisure sheet (picnic mat) if you have one.