Authentic Matcha Experience in a Traditional Japanese Tea Room

1 hr 30 minJapanese, EnglishBook 2 days aheadSaitama Prefecture, Japan

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$40

Experience how to enjoy the tea ceremony as a guest in a mindful, authentic Japanese Garden in Kumagaya City (Only a 24-min bullet train ride from Tokyo Station)!!

Escape the crowds of Tokyo and experience the tea ceremony in a peaceful traditional garden!

In this unique session, you will enjoy experiencing 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!

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

Not included

Transportation to and from the venue

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What you'll do

◆Special introductory price!!◆
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). It’s a perfect way to escape the crowds of Tokyo. A traditional Japanese tea ceremony is a travel highlight, and a chance to step inside an authentic tea room is rare. Through this intimate session in fluent English, you will learn: • The Authentic Way: How to elegantly enjoy sweets and Usucha, and appreciate traditional utensils. • Mindful Experience: Connect with the essence of authentic Japan with all five senses Whether you are a beginner or a culture enthusiast, let’s share the moment of calmness and discover the beauty of Chadō. Qualifications: Certified Instructor of Urasenke Chadō.