Enter a space of total tranquility with an Omotesenke-style tea ceremony led by a family of tea masters
2 hour private experience
Location: Shiroishi, Sapporo
Offered in Japanese, with a friendly Deeper Japan guide interpreting in your language
Meet the master
What you’ll do
Join an Omotesenke-style tea ceremony and learn about tea culture and customs of Japanese tea ceremony. Enjoy matcha paired with seasonal wagashi sweets. Learn how to whisk matcha as guided by tea masters.
Who can attend
Children must be 10+
What to wear
As shoes are not allowed in tatami rooms, please wear or bring socks.
Please avoid wearing strong perfume or rings, which may damage the tea utensils.
Availability
Everyday
Session 1 (11:00-14:30)
Session 2 (17:00-20:30)
Access
10 min drive from Nango Juhatchome Station
Things to Note
Please inform us of any food allergies or restrictions in advance.
A single moment. An eternal memory.
A room near-empty, sparse of lavish decoration. A hanging scroll sits prominently in the tokonoma alcove, the poem composed in its borders depicting falling maple leaves mixing with late autumn rain, a seasonal reflection of the time right before Sapporo's precipitation switches to snow. Next to it, the last blooming flowers of fall are hung artfully from the wall. While tea ceremony has a deep history and embodies countless principles, at its core, it is about the creation of a space - one of harmony, tranquility, and hospitality. Each tea ceremony creates a unique atmosphere for each unique guest, an occasion that can never be repeated entirely the same again, and emphasizes the connection between the host and the attendees. From the selection of wagashi treats served to the chawan tea bowls paired specifically to each participant, precise attention is paid to every single detail. At this tea ceremony school, named by the 18th head priest of a prominent Rinzai Zen Buddhist temple to represent the enduring elegance of pine, bamboo, and plum branches which can withstand even Hokkaido's harsh winters with grace and charm, join a multi-generation family of tea masters for a meditative dive into the culture of tea.
Cancellation Policy
Please make your booking at least 3 days in advance. See cancellation policy here.
