Discover one of Tokyo’s secret gems — Koshinan, a private tea house surrounded by a peaceful Japanese garden.
This exclusive one-group-per-day tea ceremony is hosted by two welcoming sisters, who inherited the tea house and its traditions from their grandmother. Together, your hosts will offer an intimate, warm introduction to the Japanese tea ceremony (Chado = the Way of Tea) in a heritage setting complete with stone water basin (tsukubai) and a crawl-in entrance (nijiriguchi).
Perfect for beginners, your hosts will guide you through the history, philosophy, and etiquette of the Japanese tea ceremony in an accessible, friendly way. You’ll savor seasonal Japanese sweets, watch a tea-making demonstration. After the demonstration, the experience continues with a freshly made seasonal Japanese lunch.
After the meal, you will try making your own bowl of tea by whisking matcha — taking turns among the group to prepare a bowl of tea for each other and savoring the tea made especially for you.
Perfect for couples, families, or friends. This hidden oasis offers a cultural escape right in Tama-city, Tokyo — far from the city’s crowds, yet easily accessible.
The location is near Seiseki-Sakuragaoka Station (Keio Line). Please take the Keio Line Limited Express from Shinjuku Station (Platform 3), and meet at the station at 9:45 AM. Upon arrival, exit from the West Exit and turn left. Car and myself in kimono will be waiting for you in front of KFC.
The location is near Seiseki-Sakuragaoka Station (Keio Line). Please take the Keio Line Limited Express from Shinjuku Station (Platform 3), and meet at the station at 9:45 AM. Upon arrival, exit from the West Exit and turn left. Car and myself in kimono will be waiting for you in front of KFC.
