Practicing Zen through Japanese Tea Ceremony
Attain peace of mind through the historical practices of Japanese tea ceremony, and discover Zen with a nationally qualified tea master.
◆ Enjoy traditional Japanese sweets that have been specifically paired with matcha tea ◆ Go through the processes of Japanese tea ceremony with a nationally accredited tea master ◆ Learn in depth about the spirit of Zen Buddhism expressed in Japanese art and architecture ◆ Make tea through the traditional tea ceremony processes yourself
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Tea Ceremony Experience
What's included in Practicing Zen through Japanese Tea Ceremony
(Subject to Option Inclusions)This program has been specially made to recreate the traditional tea ceremony atmosphere. In it, all guests follow the authentic practices of the tea ritual. As part of this, our tea master will prepare for you delicious Japanese matcha green tea and traditional sweets to enjoy. During the session, they will explain to you the many traditions and meanings behind the ceremony, while guiding you through the processes. After, you can also try making tea using the tea ceremony processes yourself.
Food Menu
MAIN - Matcha Green Tea
MAIN - Wagashi Sweet
A traditional Japanese sweet made from rice flour.
Inclusions
- Second tea ceremony performed by yourself (with instruction)
- Bilingual licensed tea master
- Authentic matcha green tea
- Traditional Japanese sweet confections
- Explanation of tea ceremony, Zen practices, Japanese hanging scrolls and tea utensils in English.
- Tea ceremony performance with a tea master of 5+ years’ experience
- Pick-up & drop-off services
- Any extra food or beverages
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Please meet your instructor at the main entrance of the Kikai Shinko Kaikan building on the 1st floor. (The building is right opposite side of Tokyo Tower.) In case you cannot find the instructor, please visit True Japan Tour (Room# B208) on the B2 floor of the building.
