Tea ceremony experience with simple kimono in Okinawa

5.0
(16 reviews)

1 hour 15 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: Japanese and 1 more

You will experience the Japanese culture Tea Ceremony in the traditional tea room, which is probably not found anywhere else in Okinawa. Our experienced instructor will teach you how to enter through the small entrance of the tea room and introduce each tea utensil. After that, you will move to the room where Ryu-Rei-style, tables and chairs for tea ceremony are set. At the tables, you will enjoy having Japanese and Okinawan sweets before having the bitter tea. Then, you will learn how to treat each tea tool, and finally you will make your own green tea, matcha and taste. Tea Ceremony experience while wearing a simple kimono will surely become a good memory of your trip. Everyone is welcome.
*Minimum 2 people, maximum 8 people. *Reservation required at least 3 days before the experience.

Example Menu

Dessert

Japanese sweets

Dessert

Matcha

What's Included

・Tools use fee
・Okinawan and Japanese sweets
・Simple kimono rental fee
・Origami crane souvenir
・Photography
・Macha green tea
・Instruction fee

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

From National Route 58, turn onto the road with the sign "Kibogaoka Entrance". Go up the hill, turn right, pass "The Pool Resort Okinawa" hotel, then turn left, pass "Wayn-Zen", then turn right at the crossroads. You can see the red-roofed building and the Sasagirian sign.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

1. Change into a simple kimono.
2.Cleanse your hands.
3. Enter the tea room.
4. Learn the manners and appreciate the hanging scroll, flowers, and tea tools in the tea room.
5. Move to the Ryurei-style table (table and chairs for tea ceremony) room.
6. Enjoy tasting Okinawan and Japanese sweets.
7. Learn how to handle the silk cloth and cleanse the tea tools.
8. Add macha green tea and hot water in the tea bowl and make your own tea.
9. Enjoy tasting your self-made green tea.
10. Take photos in front of the gold folding screen.
11. Change cloths.

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Can I participate even if I cannot sit up? ‘Yes’
  • Can I participate if I'm over 4 years old? ‘Yes’ 〇
  • Is it possible for children under the age of 3 to participate? ‘No’ of ‘No’
Supplied by SASAGIRIAN / 笹桐庵

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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