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GREEN SASO GREEN TEA CAFÉ

By 7th December 2019April 21st, 2021All Restaurants, Restaurant & Bar Guide, West Hirafu

West Hirafu – Café
From ¥300/person

Japanese green tea, matcha sweets and cultural gifts.

Tea in Japan is a symbol of peace, harmony and happiness – fitting imagery amidst this zen-like, powder snow-covered landscape. Enjoy a modern twist on the ancient traditions of Japanese tea in Niseko.

Green Saso is reviving the artform and product, introducing the elements of traditional tea culture, slightly repackaged for a modern audience. The café is run by certified green tea sommelier, Canadian Stephanie Watanabe and her photographer husband Jun. On the outskirts of Hirafu, the café is a small, peaceful space with large windows that frame views out over a winter forest landscape.

You also have the opportunity to make your own tea using the traditional ingredients, bowls and whisks. Or you can just sit back and admire the elegance of Stephanie’s preparations.

If you want to get your zen on between powder runs, head on down to Green Saso. Not sure if you like green tea? Don’t worry – there are plenty of options including sweet, milky, frothy lattes, parfaits and sundaes.

Open Wed-Sat. Noon–5.30pm

Location & Contact

ONLINE BOOKING NOT AVAILABLE

Phone – 0136-55-5934
Email – Not available by email
Address – 倶知安町樺山59–35

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