Japanese tea ceremony in a traditional setting: Machiya Cafe Kanna (11. March 2020)
After all sights which were on the top list of to dos were done, it started raining, which was just the perfect moment to make a little pause and rest at the Machiya Cafe Kanna as they offer nice tea sets with sweet nibbles. I went for the “Japanese black tea set” (880 Yen) which was basically black tea (nothing exciting there) with some small matcha chocolate cakes, a reindeer cookie and some other cookies which were all very lovely.
What I liked about the place is the traditional Japanese setting where you have to take your shoes off when you get in and you sit on the ground and the table is maybe 30 centimeters from the ground making it (at least for a European who isn’t used to sit that way) relatively uncomfortable to sit after some time.
In any case, once you’ve found a comfortable position, the place is absolutely lovely and inviting – definitely perfect for resting a bit while the weather is about to clear up again.
Make sure to go to the Japanese part of the café as it is where the ‘real’ experience is happening!
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Contact Details:
Machiya Cafe Kanna
19-2 Nishiterabayashicho
630-8372 Nara (JP)
Tel.: +81 742 25 21 50
Homepage: https://twitter.com/kanna6724
About the Author: Sven
I started the blog in October 2009, while living in Milan which I definitely consider to be one of the food capitals of the world. I was in touch with food since my early childhood (as my father is a former chef). Whenever I can, I travel the world to discover new places, to meet people but mostly to try local dishes and to find hidden gems! If you know a place worth going, please drop a line to: info@thediningexperience.org.
Currently, I am a member of the following food-related associations: Chevalier @Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Zurich-Ville; Membre Gourmet Dégustateur @Ordre Mondial des Gourmets Dégustateurs [OMGD]; Gesellschafter @Goldener Fisch and Member @Slowfood Convivium Zurich City. 
