Learn the basics of chado and get hands-on experience making a bowl of matcha tea.
- DURATION: Approx. 90 minutes.
- LOCATION: 4-19-9 Asakusa, Taitoku, Tokyo
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Downloadable flyer - CAPACITY: 6 people
(Please note that this workshop is not private. For private use, we would like to ask for the fee for 6 people.) - RESERVATION: Reservations are required at least six hours prior to the requested time slot.
- DATE: Tuesdays through Saturdays. (We are closed on Sundays and Mondays.)
- TIME SCHEDULE:
Time Slot 1 : 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Time Slot 2 : 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Time Slot 3 : 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Time Slot 4 : 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
- DRESS CODE: Casual. Please note that miniskirts, tight pants, and bare feet are NOT recommended. Kimono is not included in the workshop.
- RESERVATION & CANCELLATION POLICY
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A cup of Sakura tea (Cherry blossom) served by the host as a welcome drink.
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A 10-minute video to learn the history and core concepts of Chado.
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Learn about the tearoom and enjoy the meditative time in it.
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Enjoy a traditional Japanese confection.
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Let’s leave all the mundane affairs of the world behind.
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The formal performance for making koicha, the main matcha tea in the ceremony.
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Let’s taste the strong matcha tea, koicha, the original form drunk by samurai.
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Learn the variety of tea bowls from different regions and how different shapes yield different tastes and experiences.
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A hands-on lesson to make a bowl of usucha, a thin matcha tea with a thick foam on top.
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Enjoy dry sweets before drinking usucha.
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Enjoy a bowl of usucha.
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Learn about matcha powder.
■ PARTICIPATION FEE
Chado Workshop
¥4,200 per person (¥4,620 including tax)
For a private session, it is
¥27,720 per session including tax.
■IMPORTANT NOTES
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Please inform us if you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions in advance.
We will try our best to accommodate your needs. - Please note that this workshop is designed for participants 10 years old and above.
- Since this is an old Japanese house built in 1940s, there is a certain weight capacity. Please let us know if you would like to discuss this further by email info@shizukokoro.com or by phone [81-70-8977-4187].