Experience pure hospitality in historic settings with a tea ceremony led by a master
2 hour private experience
Location: Niigata City
Offered in Japanese, with a friendly Deeper Japan guide interpreting in your language
A minimum of 2 guests is required to book. Solo participants are welcome but will be charged the 2-person rate
Meet the Master
What you’ll do
Experience Urasenke-style tea ceremony in traditional settings, immersing in hospitality and ancient craft. Enjoy two styles of matcha tea paired with different wagashi sweets matched to the season. Learn about tea ceremony directly from an Urasenke tea master, plus even whisk your own matcha tea to serve.
Availability
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Sunday
Session 1 (09:00 - 11:00)
Session 2 (13:00 - 15:00)
Session 3 (15:30 - 17:30)
Who can attend
Children must be 10+
What to wear
Please wear socks (ideally white ones)
What else you should know
Please inform us of any dietary requirements at checkout, including allergies
Access
30 minutes by car from Niigata Station
Tradition, Tranquility, and Tea
The Japanese tea ceremony, or sado—literally “the way of tea”—is far more than the act of drinking matcha. It is a ritual shaped by centuries of philosophy, aesthetics, and hospitality. Every detail, from the choice of seasonal flowers to the selection of tea utensils, is guided by a pursuit of tea ceremony's core beliefs: harmony, respect, purity, and tranquility. While powdered green tea imported from China in the 12th century was initially used in temples as a meditative aid, tea gatherings spread to the aristocracy and warrior classes, evolving into an art form where aesthetic and etiquette intersected. Among the surviving schools of tea ceremony still active today, Urasenke has become the most widespread, renowned for its honed attention to the guest’s experience and its enduring spirit of hospitality. Join an Urasenke tea ceremony master in a traditional-style building in the heart of Niigata City to fully immerse yourself in a moment of affable elegance—an encounter with a centuries-old art that continues to celebrate the beauty found in every simple connection.
Cancellation Policy
Please make your booking at least 7 days in advance. See cancellation policy here.
A detailed itinerary will be emailed to you once your booking has been confirmed.