Japanese Tea Ceremony Demonstration
Experience a Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony at Shinzen Garden
Immerse yourself in the tranquil beauty of Shinzen Garden as we present a traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 11:00 am. This unique cultural experience offers guests an opportunity to witness the graceful art of tea preparation and savor matcha in a serene setting.
Join us for an unforgettable journey into the elegance and mindfulness of Japanese tradition. Space is limited, so reserve your seat today!
Ticket holders are invited to observe the peace and quietude of this traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony and enjoy a cup of green tea and a Japanese sweet.
*THIS TICKET IS FOR THE 11:00 am DEMONSTRATION
The tea ceremony (called cha-no-yu, sadō, or chadō in Japanese) incorporates strict etiquette, which serves as the foundation of its choreographed movements and gives the experience its overall form and aesthetic. Participants are meant to involve all of the senses and experience a serene feeling of spiritual discipline, harmony and tranquility. There are many schools of tea ceremony, but here at Shinzen Garden, guests will experience the Omote-Senke style. The Omote-Senke school is one of three san-senke schools whose founding tea master is Sen no Rikyū. Each school has subtle stylistic differences and varying techniques, but the Omote-Senke school is distinguished by its tea whisking style and the thin foam created by this technique.
Our tea ceremony will be performed by Terumi Takahashi, trained by the School of Omeote-Senke in Kyoto, Japan.
