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Updated on August 15, 2016
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Bureau of Citizens and Cultural Affairs
Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture
Tokyo Grand Tea Ceremony 2016 Enjoy the Japanese tea ceremony with an English explanation
The Tokyo Grand Tea Ceremony will be held again this year, over two weekends in September and October. It is a chance to enjoy Japanese culture and arts in beautiful garden settings and historic buildings. Tea ceremonies will be held throughout each day at various venues. An English explanation will be given at some of the tea ceremonies.
Dates and Venues
1. EDO-TOKYO OPEN AIR ARCHITECTURAL MUSEUM (Koganei City) ACCESS( External link )
September 24-25
10:00 a.m. – 5:10 p.m. (Last ceremony 4:30 p.m.)
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Event type |
Venue |
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| Chaseki Tea Ceremony | House of Korekiyo Takahashi, Second House of the Nishikawa Family, Kawano Shoten) |
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Nodate Outdoor Tea Ceremony |
Gate of Date Family Residence |
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Tea Ceremony for Beginners |
Farmhouse of the Yoshino Family |
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Tea Ceremony Workshop for Children |
House of the Leader of the Hachioji Guards |
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Tea Ceremony in English |
Farmhouse of the Tenmyo Family |
2. HAMA-RIKYU GARDENS (Chuo-ku, Tokyo) ACCESS( External link )
October 15-16
9:30 a.m. – 4:10 p.m. (Last ceremony 3:40 p.m.)
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Event type |
Venue |
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| Chaseki Tea Ceremony | Nakajima-no-ochaya teahouse, Hobai-tei |
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Nodate Outdoor Tea Ceremony |
Naka-no-hashi bridge area |
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Nodate Outdoor Tea Ceremony in English |
Naka-no-hashi bridge area |
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Tea Ceremony by high school students |
Naka-no-hashi bridge area |
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Tea Ceremony for Beginners |
Kaboku-en |
*While the event is taking place, the Nakajima-no-ochaya teahouse will be closed to regular business
Fees
Chaseki Tea Ceremony: Yen 700
Tea Ceremony in English: Yen 700
Nodate Outdoor Tea Ceremony: Yen 300
Nodate Outdoor Tea Ceremony in English: Yen 300
Tea Ceremony for Beginners: Yen 300
Tea Ceremony Workshop for Children: Yen 200
Pre-registration for the Chaseki Tea Ceremony( External link )
Pre-registration, by August 31, is required for the Chaseki Tea Ceremony.
Pre-register online or by reply-paid postcard
Hosted by Tokyo Metropolitan Government & Arts Council Tokyo (Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture)
Long-Term Vision for Tokyo
This project is related to the following strategy and approach of the Long-Term Vision for Tokyo:
- Strategy 3: Omotenashi
- Approach 8: Become world-renowned for arts and culture
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Inquiries |
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tgtc2016_info@shutten-support.biz |