The Way of Tea: a Universe within a Bowl of Matcha

Details

• Private experience

• Location: Suita City, Osaka

• 150 minutes

• 7 people max

• Offered in Japanese, with friendly Deeper Japan guide interpreting in English
  (French/German interpretation may be available upon request)

All Roads Lead to the Tea Room

Nestled within a serene garden and historic temple near Shin-Osaka Station, hot water and green tea powder are skillfully combined to make bowl of matcha. The Japanese tea ceremony, known as chadō (the way of tea), is a ritual practice bringing together all aspects of Japanese culture: food, philosophy, nature, architecture, and aesthetics. When powdered tea arrived to Japan around the 12th century from China, matcha quickly became a staple across the archipelago, spawning a unique tea culture and practice. Originally championed by the ruling classes, tea ceremony was opulent and flamboyant, a show of prestige and power. However, when Sen no Rikyū was appointed tea master to warlord Toyotomi Hideyoshi in 1579, a new, refined, and Zen-inspired practice of tea was born. Guided by hosts Sōsoku-san and her husband Sōgo-san, discover Sen no Rikyū’s rustic style of chadō and experience different preparations of matcha and Japanese sweets.

What you’ll do

Walk the garden grounds and experience tea ceremony within a historic tea house. Enjoy both thick and thin tea preparations of matcha, with accompanying traditional sweets.

Who can attend

Children must be 7+

Vegetarian/vegan dietary needs can be accommodated.

Please inform us of any dietary requirements at checkout.

Availability

Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
Session 1 (09:30 - 12:00)
Session 2 (13:00 - 15:30)

Access

20 minutes from Shin-Osaka Station by car or train

Cancellation Policy

Please make your booking at least 24 hours in advance. See cancellation policy here.
* A detailed itinerary will be emailed to you once your booking has been confirmed.