Tea ceremony in the garden
Into a tranquil garden, secluded within the city. Experience a moment that embodies the unique Japanese sense of space and spirit of hospitality.
- Duration: 1 hour
- Location: Tokyo
- Capacity: 1–5 guests
- From: On request
About This Experience
Pause in the heart of Tokyo and discover the art of the Japanese tea ceremony in a garden hidden among city blocks.
A historic estate with more than four centuries of history. Once the residence of the renowned samurai Okubo Hikodzaemon, in the Taisho era entrepreneur Kuhara Fusanosuke created a strolling garden here, spanning approximately 33,000 square meters. The pond, hills, centuries-old trees, and seasonal flowers create an extraordinary sense of tranquility and seclusion in the very center of the metropolis.
On the bank of the pond stands a tea house. Originally built by the silk merchant Tanaka Heihachi, it was carefully transported from Yokohama without dismantling and is now considered a rare example of traditional Japanese architecture.
The tea ceremony follows the traditions of the Urasenke school, whose history dates back to the master Sen no Rikyu and the wabi-cha aesthetic. After sampling Japanese wagashi sweets, you can whisk matcha yourself with a bamboo whisk and savor a bowl of tea while admiring the garden outside the window.
This is a rare opportunity to slow down for a moment, leave behind the rhythm of the big city, and immerse yourself in the world of Japanese aesthetics, where beauty is born from silence, attention to detail, and contemplation of nature.
Highlights
- Tea House by the Pond — A rare example of traditional Japanese architecture, built by silk merchant Tanaka Heihachi and later transported from Yokohama in its entirety, without dismantling.
- Tea ceremony — The tea ceremony follows the traditions of the Urasenke school, which has inherited the spirit of wabi-cha from Sen no Rikyu. Before it begins, you will be introduced to the basics of tea etiquette and the meaning behind each gesture that forms the art of the Japanese tea ceremony.
- Choice of: a room with tatami and in ryurei style, or ryurei-style seating (at a table with chairs). — In the cozy atmosphere of a tea house—at the table or on tatami—after the tea ceremony, you will whisk matcha yourself and taste it accompanied by exquisite traditional sweets that complement the flavor of the tea.
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Practical Information
- Included in the price
- - Garden walk
- Tea ceremony
- Sweets and matcha
- Payment for the master and the room - Booking
- Reservations are accepted no later than 14 days in advance. A prior request is required.