OVERVIEW

A superb insight into a long standing Japanese tradition that will bring you face to face with a Japanese tea master! Spend the afternoon learning the rituals behind this ancient hospitality tradition that is inextricably linked with Zen Buddhism, before trying your own hand and enjoying your very own cup of tea.

PROGRAM DETAILS

Our assistant will meet you at your hotel and transfer by taxi to the private house of an instructor of the Japanese tea ceremony, Cha no Yu.

You can enjoy learning this traditional art with the support and advice from the professional instructor with interpretation from our assistant.

You will receive a full explanation of Japanese tea and tea ceremony, its long history and relationship with Zen Buddhism. 
The tea master will also tell you the meaning behind each movement involved in the making and serving of the tea.

You will be able to try your hand at making tea, before enjoying your teas master's green tea, accompanied with Japanese sweet.

Our assistant will then escort you back to your hotel.

PRICING: in JPY per person

Rates are valid until 31 December 2012

Note: Groups of over 5 will be split up into smaller groups

Time: 9:30 - 18:30. Visit will take 2 -2.5 hours including transfers.

Our services include:

• English speaking guide
• Tours and transfers as mentioned by private air conditioned vehicle
• Entrance fees for mentioned visits

Our services do not include:

• Other meals than mentioned
• Other services than mentioned
• International and Domestic Flights
• Laundry, telephone calls and expenditure of a personal nature
• Travel insurance