How to Enjoy the Tea Ceremony

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1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: Japanese and 1 more

Experience a mindful, authentic Japanese tea ceremony! In this unique session, you will learn the elegant manners of enjoying thin tea (Usucha) and sweets, as well as the deep art of utensil viewing (Haiken). Enjoy the tea ceremony mindfully with using five senses. Perfect for beginners looking to relax and connect with Japanese culture!

What's Included

Seasonal Japanese traditional sweets
Authentic Matcha
Mindful meditation session through tea
Learn traditional tea room manners from a certified Advanced-level Urasenke Chado instructor
Transportation to and from the venue

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We will meet at the entrance of the traditional Seikeien Garden. I will be waiting for you wearing a kimono.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

I provide a 90-minute in-person workshop for travelers to enjoy Japanese Tea Ceremony experience in the tea room in Kumagaya City, Saitama Prefecture (just a 24-minute bullet train ride from Tokyo).
A traditional Japanese tea ceremony is a travel highlight, but entering an authentic tea room can feel intimidating without knowing the customs.

Through this intimate session in fluent English, you will learn:

• The Authentic Way: How to elegantly enjoy sweets and Usucha, and appreciate traditional utensils.

• Confidence & Manners: Key etiquette and "Omotenashi" mindsets to feel at ease during your trip.

• Mindful Experience: Connect with the essence of authentic Japan

Whether you are a beginner or a culture enthusiast, let’s enrich your upcoming journey as we discover the timeless beauty of Chadō.

Qualifications: Certified Advanced-level of Urasenke Chadō.

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Naoko Lab

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All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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