Sencha Tea Ceremony Demonstration
The tea practice that aims to put the mind in a state of calm and tranquility via the tea, not the formalities. Experience authentic Japanese sencha tea ceremony in a tranquil environment.
What You'll Do
Attend an authentic sencha tea ceremony demonstration in a traditional environment.
Refreshments served will be gyokuro or sencha paired with traditional Japanese sweets.
Receive thorough explanations of the traditions and procedures in English.
What's Included
☆ Sencha Tea Ceremony Demonstration Fee
☆ Refreshments
☆ Instruction in fluent English by senchado practitioner
☆ Japanese-English Interpretation As Necessary
What's Not Included
Any guest purchases
Guest Requirements
☆ Guests are required to behave in a civil and respectable manner.
☆ As some practitioners are not accustomed to serving foreign tourists, you will be expected to absorb the local customs. Your guide will advise on etiquette.
Activity Level
Low
This activity requires little physical effort.
Accessibility Level
Wheelchair Accessibility:
Not available for this tour. Please contact us via the Contact Us form so that we may provide tours suitable to those traveling in wheelchairs.
Dietary Restrictions
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Dietary restrictions will be taken into consideration during the initial consultation to allow appropriate recommendations on where to eat. Kindly inform us of any dietary restrictions by making a note in the booking reservation when booking so that we may curate a suitable experience.
How To Order
The Sencha Tea Ceremony Demonstration can only be purchased in combination with a Tour and not as a standalone experience.
To Order:
1: Adjust the quantity to match the number of tour attendees. For example, if four people are attending, then the quantity should be set to 4.
2: Add experience to cart.
3: Add any additional Add-Ons to cart.
4: Prior to checkout, ensure there is one or more Tours added to your cart. The date of the experience will be the same date of the tour selected.
5: Check out to complete reservation. Our Concierge will contact you shortly thereafter to confirm logistics and answer any questions.
Once confirmed, you will be sent a payment link. Payment is due within 24 hours of the link being sent and payment constitutes a placed order.
Cancellation Policy
10 days to 6 days Prior To Tour or Experience Start Date: 80% of Order Amount Reserved As Cancellation Fee; 20% of Order Amount Returned
5 Days or Less Prior To Tour or Experience Start Date: 100% of Order Amount Reserved As Cancellation Fee; 0% of Order Amount Returned
For more details, reference our Cancellation & Refund Policy.
Pairs well with
This experience must be purchased in combination with a tour
Adjust the quantity to match the number of experience attendees
All tour additions subject to experience availability checks
Sencha Tea Ceremony Demonstration
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煎茶道 Sencha Tea Ceremony
Subtle Changes With Time
In both a visual and gastronomical delight, wagashi (traditional Japanese confections) will be served to allow for discernment between the first seep and the second, often sweeter seep.
Take a moment to admire the chawan (tea cups), chataku (coaster) as well as the teapot in which the second seep will be served.
Savor The Flavor
Deep, sweet and refreshing, you will be served either gyokuro or sencha carefully brewed in tea utensils reflecting the changing seasons. As the room fills with the scent of the tea, admire the writing on the scroll, along with the flowers and allow all your senses to be present.
Did You Know?
Did You Know?
Etiquette for senchado was writtten in woodblock printed hardbound books.
The one pictured above, titled Seifu Sencha Yoran (清風 煎茶要覧 ), or Sencha Handbook in English was published in 1851 and contains hand drawn pictures of the different utencils and their uses.
Itinerary
2 PM
Arrive & Reset
After arriving, take a moment to calm and gather yourself while waiting for the demonstration to begin.
2:15 PM
Learn Etiquette & Enjoy
Sencha tea ceremony etiquette will be explained in detail as you enjoy the experience.
Pairs Well With
Kimono (Silk) Rental & Dressing
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Kimono, the traditional Japanese attire that reflects seasonal changes through use of colors and motifs. Cherry blossoms represent spring, cool blues are reminiscent of summer, golden browns and falling leaves reflect on autumn, while plum blossoms and snowflakes bring forth thoughts of winter.
Each pattern is seeped in meaning, such as the crane representing longevity or marital harmony, the butterfly representing feminine growth, and the rabbit representing prosperity and happiness.
Once worn by all of Japanese society, kimono and its intricate production processes originated in Kyoto within the Imperial Court during the Heian period (794 to 1185). In Heian times, there was great disparity amongst the classes and initially, kimono were limited aristocrats, who commissioned silk weavers to produce colorful, high-quality fabrics. Thereafter, commoners began wearing hemp kimono and the garment became national attire until it fell out of fashion during the Showa era (1926-1989), when western clothing became mainstream in Japan.
Re-branded in the 1980s by the kimono industry as high-end attire suitable for ceremonious occasions, in present day, while kimono manufacturing continues in Kyoto, kimono are rarely worn by Japanese on a regular basis and are typically reserved for special occasions such as weddings, funerals, festivals and ceremonies. In recent years, Japanese and international tourists alike don rented kimono when visiting traditional towns like Kyoto.
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