[Kumamoto/Kumamoto] Authentic Tea Ceremony for Enthusiasts and Learners
Experience details
- Participation fee, Lunch, Thick tea and thin tea, Sweets, consumption tax
- None
Please arrive 10 minutes before your reservation time.
Chitose Ruri-An
1-10-2 Kuwamizu, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto, Kumamoto 862-0954
表千家流千歳瑠璃庵
- 2 to 3 hours
- 150 minutes
Description
Experience the ultimate form of the Way of Tea in an intimate, private setting. At a Chaji, a small group of invited guests share a full-course tea ceremony, including a meal, thick tea, and thin tea. This formal gathering is the culmination of regular tea lessons, embodying the spirit of "ichiza konryu" where host and guests create a warm, inclusive atmosphere together.Perfect for beginners, this simplified version of Chaji requires no prior tea ceremony experience. We look forward to welcoming you.~ Flow of the experience~12:30 Before entering a tearoomIntroduction and greetings, Tsukubai: Meaning and Usage12:35 Enter a tearoomHow to enter a tearoom and bow on a tatami mat12:40 Charcoal ProceduresThe charcoal procedures will be performed after lunch, depending on the season.12:55 LunchYou will be served lunch with a small amount of Japanese sake and enjoy joyful conversation with the host and other guests.13:45 Thick tea and Thin tea demonstrationThick tea is considered more formal and is often the highlight of the tea gathering.14:45 Q & A and Wrap-up