Calm your spirit with the ancient ritual of samurai tea ceremony (Kobori-ensu style)

Details

• Private experience

• Location: Meguro, Tokyo

• 2.5 hours

• 4 people max.

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

Luxurious ritual

Sadou is the meditative art of preparing and drinking powdered green tea in a process that has its beginnings in 12th century Japan. While there are various branches, buke sadou started as the tea ceremony enjoyed by members of the Tokugawa shogunate family, lords and samurai. Reflective of its military origins, buke sadou is characterized by some unique differences that allowed for easy access to the samurai’s sword. Enjoy the depth of the frothy, bitter green tea perfectly countered by the blossoming sweetness of traditional wagashi sweet in this practice of ceremonious hospitality.

What you’ll do

Learn about the culture of tea ceremony and its customs. Enjoy koicha (thick green tea, which is the top ceremonial grade matcha), and then usucha (light matcha)  with wagashi, Japan's seasonal sweets.

What to wear

Please wear socks

Who can attend

Children must be 7+

Vegetarian/vegan dietary needs can be accommodated.

Please inform us of any dietary requirements at checkout.

Availability

Everyday
Session 1 (13:00 - 15:30)

Access

40 minutes from Tokyo Station.

Cancellation Policy

Please make your booking at the least 3 days in advance. See cancellation policy here.
* A detailed itinerary will be emailed to you once your booking has been confirmed.