Tea Ceremony Experience Class at Ninomaru Garden Tea Room in Matsuyama Castle

At the foot of Matsuyama Castle, in the quiet Ninomaru historic garden "Jurakutei",
Come and experience the traditional Japanese tea ceremony.A full-fledged instructor from the Urasenke tea ceremony school will teach you directly.

to learn proper manners and manners in the tatami tea room,
Taste the matcha and seasonal Japanese sweets made by the host.
After that, try making matcha yourself using a chasen.

For a moment of tea in silence, calm your mind,
It is a valuable experience to feel the Japanese sense of beauty and the heart of hospitality.

Chanoyu is the art of making tea to entertain guests.
The host pours charcoal, boils water and makes matcha for the guests.The series of gestures convey the spirit of "wakeiseijaku."
"Wa" means a heart that harmonizes with others, "Kei" means a heart that respects others, "Kiyo" means a purity of mind and tools, and "Jaku" means a richness in stillness.

While valuing the heart of this tradition, the experience is easy for first-timers to understand.Sitting on tatami mats, listening to the sound of tea whisks, and tasting the scent of matcha tea is a quiet time away from everyday life.
Enjoy a special time with a small group of up to 5 people per seat.

It is also possible to install a chair seat.
There is also a 90-minute course where you can experience the tea ceremony, flower arrangement calligraphy, and all traditional Japanese culture.
We are looking forward to seeing you.