Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony - Bring you into another world
Schedule
Preparation at a tea ceremony room→ Briefing→Enjoy aromatic hot water→ Relish Han-kaiseki→ Chaji (Take Usucha, or thin powdered green tea, and Koicha, or thick powdered green tea)→Make Matcha, powdered green tea, by yourself→ Q&A
Tea ceremony has been a Japanese tradition for over 400 years. Tea Ceremony is not just about drinking Matcha tea- it is also about the Teishu,” (host) offering hospitality to the “Kyaku” (guest). Chaji is communicating with others with a caring and thankful heart. For 3 hours you will receive this amazing hospitality and experience Chaji in a traditional “tea ceremony room.” Why not come and take advantage of the rare opportunity to experience a traditional, Japanese Tea Ceremony?
Feedback from our participants:
"The movements of the tea master when he was making the tea were very beautiful. The way that the tea was presented and shared was very interesting." (Australian Female, 20s) ♦ "The tea house is very serene and beautiful. The tea master and the guide were very friendly and happy to answer all questions that we asked."
Mr. Soryu Maruyama
Unfortunately, there are less opportunities today even for the Japanese to experience “Chaji. ” Nevertheless, “tea ceremony” will never die out. We will usher you into the unknown. Explore and find out what lies ahead!
Detail
| Tour code: | HCA020 |
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| Adults: | ¥20,000 (12 or older) |
| Children: | ¥20,000 (6-11yrs) |
| Dates: | Friday, Saturday, and Sundays (Except for the dates that are not highlighted on the calendar above.) |
| Time: | [3 hrs] 18:00-21:00 |
| Meeting place: | Tokyo: JR Iidabashi Station (map) >>Use the train route finder |
| Guide: | English speaking certified tour guide-interpreter |
| Meal: | Dinner (Han-Kaiseki Japanese meal) |
| Participants | 2-10 people |
| Remarks: | • If you have any food related allergies or dietary restrictions, please inform us in advance • You will take off your shoes and sit on a tatami floor. • Please bring white socks. |
Traditional Japanese tea ceremonies are not only about drinking tea- meaning extends, for example, into the way one watches the tea cup during the ceremony. The tea ceremony will be performed in a traditional tea ceremony room and with a host who has been a tea ceremony instructor with many years experience. Using all five senses immerse yourself in the world of tea ceremony. You will have time to reflect on your thoughts and to define your purpose in life.
| Please note that due to either natural disaster or urgent orders from our activity suppliers, we may be unable to provide the service. Detailed information including cancellation policy can be found in our Tour Conditions and Terms and conditions. |
| Spectators are only permitted by prior reservation (50% tour fee will apply) for the following activities: Samurai Sword Action, Ninja & Make your own Shushi. Non paying spectators will not be allowed into the class. |
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