Private Tea Ceremony in a Master’s Home — The Art of Hospitality

Shizuoka, Japan
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Duration4h 30m
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Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

This is far more than simply whisking and drinking matcha. We welcome just one group at a time into the private home of a tea master who lives at the foot of Mount Fuji. In a serene, purified tearoom, you will receive omotenashi — the finest Japanese hospitality — and savor with all five senses the refined sense of beauty that Japan has cherished for generations, in a moment that comes only once (ichigo ichie).
At its heart, this experience is a quiet moment of unity: the host offers heartfelt hospitality, the guest receives it with gratitude, and a gentle warmth passes between them.

What's included

  • Activity fee
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities

What to expect

• 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.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

A guide holding a sign with the tour name will be waiting for you.

End point

A guide holding a sign with the tour name will be waiting for you.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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