Miyajima: Cultural Experience in a Kimono Tea Ceremony in a Kimono
ID: GYG180467-589511
Category:
Country: Japan
Duration:
01:00 hours
Description
Enjoy your choice of a tea ceremony, a calligraphy lesson, or both while wearing a traditional kimono at the 300-year old temple of Miyajima, Hiroshima. Just one street away from the tourist area, enjoy the quiet and relaxing atmosphere of the temple.
Enter Tokujuji Temple and have a traditional Japanese cultural experience, combining your choice of a tea ceremony, calligraphy lesson, or both, all while wearing traditional Japanese dress.
During the calligraphy lesson, you'll learn about the tools used and how to draw the lines with step-by-step instructions. You'll have plenty of time to practice one or more of the Kanji, Chinese Characters, to draw. While you practice, your instructor will make a sample of your name. Once you have practiced the Kanji, practice how to draw your name in Japanese, either in Hiragana or Katakana. Select the best of your work and sign it and stamp it. It will be put into a cylinder to take home.
The tea ceremony has 5 steps. First, the tea master will bring in the tools. Then, they will purify the tools, make the tea, clean the tools, and take everything back to the Mizuya, backyard. Enjoy sweets and matcha tea. Learn how to drink the tea in the correct manner and how to make the tea. Take a walk in the beautiful Japanese garden and have pictures taken.
Highlights
- See a tea ceremony, taste matcha tea, and learn how to make it
- Learn about Japanese calligraphy and take home your own work
- Choose your favorite kimono to wear
- Take pictures in the Japanese gardens
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• The lesson will be held in English or Japanese
• All of the pictures will be sent to you by email
• This tour is not recommended for people with limited mobility
• You must remove your shoes to enter
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Tokuju-ji Temple, located just a 5-minute walk from the Miyajima Ferry port. From the open public space, find the owl café and the okeikoJapan sign. Follow the sign to the temple.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
