{"product_id":"antiquing-for-tea-utensils","title":"Antiquing for Tea Utensils","description":"\u003cp\u003eVenture down the beautiful path of the many varied utensils used in tea ceremony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore Teramachi, an area known for tea utensils, art and Buddhist goods such as incense and prayer beads.  Established in 1590 when the warlord Toyotomi Hideyoshi moved around 80 temples to the area, the name Teramachi is fitting, meaning \"temple town.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the Edo period (1603-1868), temple associated merchants  began selling wares such as Buddhist statues, books, prayer beads and brushes, while artisans producing lacquerware, leatherwork, carved ivory, paper and traditional Japanese stringed instruments settled along the main street, forming the prototype for the current shopping district.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNowadays, Teramachi is scattered with an enchanting mix of antique shops and boutiques.  Many of the long-established shops remaining today are renowned establishments passed down generation after generation from businesses that flourished during the Edo period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown for its high end, very well preserved antique goods, you are sure to find something of yesteryear that fits seamlessly with the present.  Gain unique insight as we will show you the hidden tea utensils shops, share their history as well as stop by an iconic matcha shop for a treat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperience Duration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1-1.5 Hours\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nichome Connect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46662823772354,"sku":null,"price":5000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/3778\/4002\/files\/DSC08132.jpg?v=1770045186","url":"https:\/\/nichomeconnect.com\/products\/antiquing-for-tea-utensils","provider":"Nichome Connect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}