In the past, charcoal was referred as the black gold of Noto, as the industry was prolific. Although it has lost a value as a fuel, a need for high-grade charcoal for tea ceremonies is growing recently.

• Visit the workshop to learn about the techniques for the high-quality charcoal used in the tea ceremony, and also learn about sustainable communities by visiting a forest that has been restored by growing sawtooth oak, an essential component of the finest charcoal.
• After visit of the workshop, guests will enjoy a creative Italian Kaiseki meal using seasonal ingredients from Noto at this beautiful 100-year-old house restaurant.