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Book your place for our 
authentic tea ceremony 
 

The Japanese Tea Ceremony is centered around 
HARMONY・RESPECT・PURITY・TRANQUILITY
 
Despite the rigorous attention to detail in execution, each encounter, each ceremony, each sip is totally unique - and that is what is to be cherished.

For you to capture this special experience and remember for years to come, our tea ceremony is held in an authentic tea room, conducted in English by experienced practitioners in a relaxed atmosphere.

Nara is the ideal place to combine sightseeing with authentic cultural experiences and this is the one experience above all else not to miss on your trip to Japan.
 
We hold 2 Tea Ceremonies each Wednesday.

Each session is 45 minutes long.
Session 1 start time: 15:00
Session 2 start time: 16:15
 
*Reservation Required 

Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your
session is due to begin.
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Please note: we do not accept participants under 6 years of age
*All times are in Japan Standard Time (JST)

For cancellations, please let us know as soon as possible

 The weekly tea ceremony

will end on May 28th 2025 

 Bookings for June 2025 and onwards will be by reservation only and need to be made by the 10th of the month before your ceremony at the latest 

Online Booking Form For In-Person Tea Ceremony

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TEA

CEREMONY

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Pricing & Group Size

Max Group Size

12 people 

Fee

¥12,000 for up to 6 people

Additional Cost

¥2,000 per person 

Example  

3 people   = ¥12,000    

8 people   = ¥16,000

12 people = ¥24,000 

For Participants Under 6 yrs

Please consult us in advance 

For Groups Larger Than 12

Please consult us - special arrangements may be possible 

Experience Details

Duration: 45 minutes 

 

What's Included

Full tea ceremony demonstration in English

     

2 bowls of matcha green tea (you'll make one yourself)    

 

2 traditional Japanese confectioneries

Please inform us of you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions 

Photography & Filming: Allowed 

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Schedule 

&

Reservations

Available Hours

10:00 to 17:00

Reservation Deadline

By the 10th of the month prior to your preferred date 

Payment 

&

Cancellations

Payment is due on the day either in cash or by credit card

 

Please contact us at least one day in advance of any changes in the number of participants

Cancellations must be made at least 2 days in advance

Same-day cancellations are not acceptable and the price for the original number of participants will be charged​​

Reservation Inquiry Form

*Please note that submitting this form does not guarantee your reservation.
We will check the availablty of the tea masters and contact you as soon as possible. 
Thank you for your understanding.

Why not enjoy some of our previous online tea ceremonies from the archives?

Online Tea Ceremony

Online Tea Ceremony

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RYAKUBONTEMAE

TeaLess0nseries

During our past regular weekly online sessions, Yayoi-sensei presented a 10-lesson series on Ryaku Bon Temae - a tea ceremony performed on a tray.

By learning this more casual tea ceremony style, you will be able to hold your own ceremony anywhere you like with only the minimum of utensils.     
 
Watch the 10 video series by clicking the link below and download the accompanying booklet.

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