Matcha Tea Ceremony in a Cosy Cafe in Shimokitazawa, Tokyo

5.0 (1 reviews) Tokyo, Japan
Duration1h 20m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesChinese, Japanese, English
Group sizeUp to 5 travelers

Overview

In the tea room, there is a decorative space called tokonoma (床の間) for the host to show how appreciative they are of the guests to join for the tea ceremony, relishing the passage of the seasons together through drinking matcha. The guests will be invited to use their imagination fully to visualize tokonoma in their mind. Then we will decide what kind of decoration, or more specifically hanging scroll we would like to put out there to reflect our mind here and now.

What's included

  • Physicality and Spirituality that has long been cherished in Japan
  • Use of Tea Utinsils
  • Coffee and/or Tea

What to expect

Takao Omori will be facilitating a matcha (green tea) ceremony dating back to the 16th century, meticulously formalized by Senno Rikyu in Japan. This ceremony is a poetic dance of harmony where every action and tool has a meaning, reflecting the soulful aesthetics and spirituality of Japan. The tea room becomes a peaceful haven, transcending societal barriers, welcoming all to find solace and celebrate the changing seasons. Chanoyu is a timeless experience that unites us all, beyond cultures and borders.
Now, performing, welcoming you to learn about the ceremony, and inviting you to fully experience it as time allows us, Takao aspires to unite hearts, bringing people from diverse cultures together through the tranquilizing mindset that the ceremony offers in cafe Stay Happy, an extremely cosy cafe in Tokyo. So join him in this introspective journey, as we sip tea, share stories, and find our common thread in this vast tapestry of humanity.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The building is a 3 minutes' walk from Shimokitazawa Station. Please enter the door on the ground floor, use the stairs that directly leads you to the cafe on the next floor, and tell the staff that you booked the tea ceremony experience.

End point

The building is a 3 minutes' walk from Shimokitazawa Station. Please enter the door on the ground floor, use the stairs that directly leads you to the cafe on the next floor, and tell the staff that you booked the tea ceremony experience.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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