Authentic Japanese Tea Ceremony in an Intimate Setting
(2) Reviews
About
This experience offers a rare opportunity to participate in a private, formal-style Japanese tea gathering conducted in a quiet, traditional tea room. Unlike crowded tea ceremonies, this intimate setting allows guests to fully engage with the host, the space, and the subtle flow of the Way of Tea.
Guided by the principle of ichiza konryū—creating one harmonious moment together—the gathering emphasizes mindfulness, seasonal beauty, and respectful interaction. Every element, from the garden purification ritual to the shared bowl of thick tea, is carefully arranged to create a calm, immersive experience that reflects the depth of Japanese tea culture.
This is not a performance, but a shared, ...
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
English, Japanese Guide is licensed or certified
A small amount of Japanese sake
Lunch
Japanese traditional sweets
Matcha: Thick tea and thin tea
Private transportation
Tansportation to and from the venue
Hair styling and makeup for Kimono
Meeting Points
Departure
1-chōme-10-2 Kuwamizu
Look for a sign with green and brown colors that prominently displays tea whisks on it. The sign includes both Japanese and English text. The English text says, 'Discover Japanese culture through our English tea ceremonies!' Below that, you'll find a phone number.
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Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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You will be asked to change into clean socks at the entrance (white or light-colored socks are preferred).
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If it is raining, please bring an extra pair of dry socks, as wet socks are not allowed on tatami mats.
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Participants with long hair are asked to tie it back.
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Please wear modest and respectful clothing (avoid low-cut tops, mini skirts, or very short shorts).
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Experience an authentic Japanese tea ceremony in a quiet, private setting with only a small number of guests.
Inspired by Chaji, the most formal style of tea gathering, this experience offers a rare opportunity to engage deeply with the Way of Tea—far from crowded tourist demonstrations. Your visit begins in the garden with a simple purification ritual at the tsukubai, followed by entry into the tea room.
Inside, enjoy a carefully guided ceremony that includes a seasonal bento prepared by a professional chef, a traditional charcoal ceremony, and the preparation and sharing of thick tea (koicha) and thin tea (usucha). Seasonal sweets, selected tea utensils, and the tokonoma alcove create a ...
Authentic Japanese Tea Ceremony in an Intimate Setting
(2) Reviews
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$45.50
Price varies by group size
About
This experience offers a rare opportunity to participate in a private, formal-style Japanese tea gathering conducted in a quiet, traditional tea room. Unlike crowded tea ceremonies, this intimate setting allows guests to fully engage with the host, the space, and the subtle flow of the Way of Tea.
Guided by the principle of ichiza konryū—creating one harmonious moment together—the gathering emphasizes mindfulness, seasonal beauty, and respectful interaction. Every element, from the garden purification ritual to the shared bowl of thick tea, is carefully arranged to create a calm, immersive experience that reflects the depth of Japanese tea culture.
This is not a performance, but a shared, ...
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
English, Japanese Guide is licensed or certified
A small amount of Japanese sake
Lunch
Japanese traditional sweets
Matcha: Thick tea and thin tea
Private transportation
Tansportation to and from the venue
Hair styling and makeup for Kimono
Meeting Points
Departure
1-chōme-10-2 Kuwamizu
Look for a sign with green and brown colors that prominently displays tea whisks on it. The sign includes both Japanese and English text. The English text says, 'Discover Japanese culture through our English tea ceremonies!' Below that, you'll find a phone number.
