• Scenic Start ー Enjoy views of Mt. Fuji, sweeping tea fields, and Suruga Bay. A clear view of Fuji is a traditional sign of good fortune.
• Master’s Home ー Visit a private home with a carefully prepared tearoom overlooking Mt. Fuji.
• Welcome ー Relax with sakura-yu (cherry-blossom tea) a traditional welcome drink.
• Garden Path: Purify your hands at the tsukubai basin before entering through the nijiriguchi (guest door).
• Tea & Sweets ー Watch the host prepare Usucha (thin tea), served with a seasonal Japanese sweet.
• Artisan Utensils ー Hold and appreciate artisans-crafted utensils specially chosen from the host's collection.
• Whisk Your Own ー In a bright chair-seating room, learn to whisk tea for yourself or a loved one.
• Gift ー Keep your provided fan, tabi socks, and sweet pick.
【Guest Guidelines】
Your host will guide you through all etiquette to make the time comfortable and relax.
• Jewelry ー Remove rings and bracelets to protect delicate utensils.
• Fragrance ー Avoid perfume to appreciate the tearoom's atmosphere.
• Clothing ー Wear modest attire suitable for bowing and sitting on tatami.
• Socks ー Put on the provided tabi socks before entering to maintain purity.
A guide holding a sign with the tour name will be waiting for you.
A guide holding a sign with the tour name will be waiting for you.
