I have a 8'6" rod that is a collab between Patagonia and TFO. I love it. Forget about minimalism or any Asianphile tendencies the rod is just better at catching fish in certain applications. There is no fly-line presence at all so really picky trout will willingly take a fly presented with tenkara where they might not take on a traditional rod.
Traditional is even the wrong term because tenkara has just as long if not longer history than western fly rods. I still use rods with reels but tenkara can be an interesting new tool in the tool box. I would say talk with the folks at tenkara outfitters
https://www.tenkaraoutfitters.ca/.
They are super knowledgeable and nice. If you have your eye on small water fishing ask them about the new smaller dragon tail rod they are bringing in.
good luck