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Tokyo: Practicing Zen with a Japanese Tea Ceremony

4.8  / 524 reviews
Activity provider:True Japan Tour
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Workshop or class

Tokyo: Practicing Zen with a Japanese Tea Ceremony

Activity provider:True Japan Tour
4.8  / 524 reviews

From US$ 59.44 per person

Discover the art of the Japanese tea ceremony during this workshop. Taste tea and traditional sweets, learn more about Zen Buddhism from your instructor, and recreate the ceremony for yourself.

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Duration 75 minutes
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Instructor
English
Wheelchair accessible
Small group
Limited to 10 participants

Experience

Highlights
  • Taste some traditional Japanese sweets that are specially paired with green tea
  • Learn about the spirit of Zen expressed through Japanese art and architecture
  • Search for peace of mind as you take part in a traditional Japanese tea ceremony
  • Find out more about Zen Buddhism and the role that it plays in this practice
  • Have a go for yourself and conduct a tea ceremony with some expert guidance
Full description

Experience a traditional Japanese tea ceremony and learn about Zen Buddhism. Enjoy matcha green tea and Japanese sweets as you find out more about the art of the tea ceremony from an expert. After the first ceremony, have a go for yourself with guidance from your instructor.

Discover the intricate practices of the Japanese tea ceremony. Watch how your instructor prepares matcha green tea and the movements that accompany this artform. Savor traditional sweets and a cup of tea before you try to recreate the ceremony for yourself. Stay comfortable! Seats are available for guests who prefer not to sit on the floor!

Learn about the specific utensils involved and about all of the different aspects of the ceremony. Find out how it's connected with Zen Buddhism and about the important role that it plays in certain parts of Japanese society.

Includes
  • Tea ceremony
  • Traditional sweets
  • Matcha green tea
  • Second tea ceremony performed by yourself
  • Transportation
Not suitable for
  • Children under 4 years

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Please meet your instructor at the main entrance of the Kikai Shinko Kaikan building on the 1st floor. (The building is right opposite side of Tokyo Tower.) In case you cannot find the instructor, please visit True Japan Tour (Room# B109) on the B1 floor of the building.

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Not allowed

  • Making noise

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Es war einfach perfekt. Wir hatten den Beginn der Zeremonie auf 10:30 Uhr vorverlegt und das war genau die richtige Entscheidung, da wir insgesamt nur vier Teilnehmer waren. Kay hat die Zeremonie mit ihren beiden Assistentinnen geleitet und sich dabei die größte Mühe gegeben uns die Zeremonie in all ihren Schritten und Facetten zu erklären. Die Zeremonie wurden in englischer Sprache erklärt. Es ist einfach eine perfekte Auszeit vom Eindruck der Metropole Tokio. 10/10 würde ich so jedem meiner Freunde empfehlen. Danke noch einmal an dieser Stelle für dieses wunderbare und einzigartige Erlebnis.

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July 25, 2023

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Auch hier, wie in meiner letzten Bewertung muss ich sagen, dass die Lokationen schlecht zu finden sind. Ihr müsst bitte per WhatsApp die Veranstalter eine Positions-Info rausgeben lassen. Was ihr bei der Wegbeschreibung schreibt, ist meistens nicht korrekt. Beziehungsweise findet Google es nicht so einfach.

July 20, 2023

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