Nara: The Tea Gathering Experience In The Evening
ID: GYG814528-1297444
Category:
Country: Japan
Duration:
40 min.
Description
This is a kind of traditional style of tea gathering in the evening which is enjoyed with Japanese candle light, seeing its light and shade.
we will serve sweets and thin tea.
The tea gathering experience in the evening at the authentic tea room with the subtle and profound atmosphere.
This is a kind of traditional style of tea gathering in the evening which is enjoyed with Japanese candle light, seeing its light and shade, and feel the subtle and profound atmosphere at the tea room, Seitansai, supervised by Sen So’oku, the 15th Generation Successor of Mushakouji Senke school. The tea room existed in the town indicates ‘the mountain abode in the city’ as a wabi rustic ideal which feels like entering the other world apart from everyday life.
Japanese people always appreciate beautiful nature and we will express them in the tea gathering serving a sweet and tea with the tea utensils created by craftworkers in Nara.
Since Nara period (710-794), craftworkers who had restored arts imported from abroad and these skills has been passed down for centuries and they have increased attention all over the world.
We use the tea utensils which craftworkers in Nara have created and we hope participants enjoy this opportunity connecting with historical moment during the tea gathering.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the subtle and profound atmosphere of an authentic tea room
- Enjoy a traditional style of tea gathering in the evening
- Sip on a cup of tea and enjoy a sweet treat as you take in the serene ambiance
- Feel like you're entering another world apart from everyday life in the tea room
- Appreciate the beautiful tea utensils used
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
・No dress code
・Participants under 15 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
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 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 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.