An Introduction to the Japanese Tea Ceremony
This beginner-friendly Japanese Tea Ceremony experience is designed for anyone above the age of twelve. Come join us for a moment of relaxation, whether by yourself or with friends.
Date:
15 June 2025 (Sun)
Time:
Session 1 10:00
Session 2 11:30
Session 3 13:00
Session 4 14:30
(Please choose from one of the aforementioned time slots)
Venue:
Hōman-tei Teahouse, Kyushu National Museum (next to Visitor Parking 2)
Click here for a map of the
museum grounds.
Event outline:
1. Introduction to the tearoom space
2. Tea ceremony experience
ii. Whisk your own bowl of green tea and enjoy it with traditional ocha-gashi, a Japanese sweet
*Ocha-gashi are generally split into two categories: higashi dry sweets and omo-gashi fresh sweets. Usucha, thin matcha tea, can be served with either kind of sweet, while koicha, thick matcha tea, is only served with omo-gashi. Participants in this event will be served koicha and omo-gashi.
Fees:
1000 yen per person, 500 yen for middle school students
*Please make payment on the event day, and bring the exact amount if possible.
Eligibility:
Anyone above the age of twelve who is new to the Japanese Tea Ceremony. Adults
and foreigners are welcome to join.
*Please note that all participants are expected to participate in the tea
ceremony. We are unable to accommodate visitors who only wish to watch the
tea ceremony.
Capacity:
10 participants per session (first-come, first-served)
Notes:
● Please bring a handkerchief and a pair of white socks. You will need to change into
these socks when you enter the teahouse.
● Please come directly to the teahouse at least 5 minutes before your allocated time
slot.
● Please notify us in advance if you have any food allergies or sensitivities.
● Please note that the event will be photographed, and pictures may be used for
publicity purposes. If you do not wish to appear in pictures, please inform our staff
before the event.
Contact and registration:
Registration begins on 20 May (Tue) from 12 noon.
Please register at the following link.
For more information, please contact the Cultural Exchange Division.
Tel: 092-929-3602 (Japanese only)
Email:
kouryu@kyuhaku.jp
Organizer:
This event is brought to you by Kyushu National Museum.
Others:
This event is subject to last-minute changes and/or cancelation due to pandemics or sudden snow. Any new developments will be announced on our web page and official X account (Japanese only).