"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.

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!