Experiência de cerimônia do chá (Nara)

Amazing experience. It was a 20 min taxi or 40 min train from Nara Park we went with a taxi for about $30 AUD. The experience is held at Haroni Kissako-An’s (Tea Ceremony Master) house. He was very welcoming and showed us all the correct steps for a tea ceremony. He was strict with how we performed the steps but was light hearted and made the experience fun and enjoyable. I will highly recommend this experience to others as myself and 3 others really enjoyed ourselves.

Our host welcomed us into their tea room. They explained in perfect English what all the elements and tools of the ceremony consisted of. We also learned a few Japanese words and discovered a typical sweet treat. We learned a lot about the meaning of the bowls and the purification of the tools. It was a moment rich in emotion and meaning that we thoroughly enjoyed discovering. We would love to do it again! Thank you to our host for their kindness and benevolence.

Mr Hirano was an excellent tea master and provided a very memorable experience for my whole family. He explained all the aspects of the ceremony from cleansing, entering the tea room via side door and etiquette. The background for each bowl given to each participant was also a nice touch. It was the highlight of our trip to Nara.

これは本当に最高でした！私たちのホストは、長崎大学の教授で、これ以上ないほど親切な方でした。伝統的な日本の茶道のあらゆる部分を熱心に説明してくれました。特に、彼のお茶を点てる技術には魅了されました。抹茶もとても美味しかったです。時間があれば、ぜひここに来てください！

Worth every cent. My son (18) and I (49) went, walked from the train station through the neighborhoods. The walk itself is nice. 45 years of tea ceremony experience shows, and his patience with us, and his English was *easily* good enough for the ceremony, our first. would definitely recommend to anyone.

Absolument fantastique. Le maître de thé parlait très bien anglais. Il a également très bien expliqué toute la cérémonie, pourquoi il a choisi chaque tasse, etc. Nous nous sommes beaucoup amusés et il a été patient, s'assurant que nous réalisions la cérémonie avec précision. L'expérience en vaut vraiment la peine !

Definitivamente una de las mejores experiencias que tuvimos durante nuestro viaje en Japón, el Maestro explicó todo el proceso de preparación y respeto del té. De principio a fin fue una experiencia súper inmersiva en la cultura japonesa. 10/10

What a truly remarkable and memorable experience for my daughter and me. The Master of Tea Ceremony invited us into a world of tradition and respect, teaching us the etiquette and symbolism behind each piece. Definitely one of our top two favorite experiences in Japan. Arigato Gozaimasu.

We had such a wonderful time at the tea ceremony! Our tea master was delightful, the tea and sweets he gave us were delicious, and he truly enhanced our whole experience with his explanations of each step

We visited the tea ceremony just outside Nara Park. The location is easily accessible by taxi (approx. 20 minutes from Nara Park) or by train (approx. 40 minutes). The journey there was a highlight for us, as we got away from the hustle and bustle of the tourist center and could enjoy the rural surroundings – it was incredibly refreshing. Upon arrival, we were warmly welcomed. The host was very patient, polite, and helpful. He explained all the steps in detail and guided us through the ceremony with great calmness. You could feel how important the tradition and authenticity of this experience were to him. For us, it was the most beautiful experience during our entire Japan vacation. We wholeheartedly recommend participating!