• Hi, my name is Masae. After traveling to 40+ countries, living oversea for 7+ years, I came back to my home to share the love of Matcha & rich Japanese cultural history with the world!
• The day starts in Nara to visit most visited shrine and the deer park. Then, you will have a chance to visit local Matcha Farmers, invited to traditional Japanese style home to enjoy the most premium Matcha (宇治抹茶) used for Häagen-Dazs and Starbucks, participate in Matcha tasting and tea tasting.
• You will not only learn all about Matcha but also smell, taste, and even take home some of those premium Matcha from farm previously owned by the Imperial Family.

This shrine, designated as a World Heritage Site, was originally built in the 8th century. The current main hall was constructed in 1863 and is designated as a National Treasure. Over the past 1200 years, nearly 3,000 stone lanterns have been donated and line the shrine's corridors and grounds. Located adjacent to Nara Park, the shrine offers visitors the unique opportunity to encounter and feed the many deer that roam freely within its precincts.