Explore the unique Japanese tradition,
In a Authentic Way!
CHADO, the Japanese way of tea
"Chado", the Japanese traditional way of tea with the essence of simplicity, is stylized from the spirit of Zen, has developed in Kyoto, from Samurai age more than 400 yrs ago.
Just serving matcha tea became a kind of spiritual discipline and an art form since then.
Here, you can enjoy this tradition in a unique way by being real guests of the ceremony. Immerse yourself, get inspired, and discover the essence of Japanese culture in a hidden, intimate small tearoom in Kyoto.
Enjoy the tea ceremony experience, near the Silver Pavillion.
Gen-an is a hideaway traditional tearoom located 2 minutes walk from Ginkaku-ji temple (the Silver Pavilion, the world heritage) in Kyoto.
We are holding the tea ceremony sessions for beginners.
In our program,
you will pass through the mossy garden to reach the tearoom just like a real traditional tea gathering. In the tearoom, the host demonstrates the genuine tea preparing procedure
and you will attend as real guests. After the ceremony, you can enjoy making your own matcha tea with a bamboo whisk under the guidance.
Experience the authentic way of tea of wabi-sabi spirit and explore the traditional culture!
Our Experience programme
◾️Course Flow
- Reception at the entrance.
- The course starts by entering the garden just like the real authentic tea gathering. Our guide takes you through the garden to the tea-room.
- Learn the basic custom of the way of tea before the demonstration.
- Watch the host's authentic tea preparing procedure (demonstration), you will attend as real guests and being served sweets and matcha tea.
- After the ceremony, enjoy making your own tea at your seat under the guidance of the host.
◾️Time:
12:30-13:15, 13:30-14:15, 15:00-15:45, 16:00-16:45.
◾️Note
※ No kimono rental service provided.
※ Our English guide will attend from beginning to end.
※ For who are difficult at sitting on tatami-mat, we have small chairs.
■Booking
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