Kimono Tea Ceremony & Zen Garden Tour at Kobe Sorakuen

Itinerary

Your tea ceremony experience will include:
•An introduction to the Japanese tea ceremony and associated rituals
•This is taught by a friendly instructor who speaks English
•You will be encouraged to try traditional green matcha tea and Japanese style sweets
•Only traditional tea ceremony utensils will be used
•The workshop will be taught to a small class of 6 or so people
•Relax in a classroom decorated in traditional Japanese décor and architecture
•Explanations of the ceremony’s history and technique in simple English
•Not only watching the demonstration but actually performing the ritual
•Friendly staff will help you chose the best kimono and wear it in a traditional way
•For ladies, we will give you the simple hairstyle matching with kimono
•If you are interested, many photo ops in front of a number of backdrops in our facility before or after the ceremony
•We also have tea ceremony artifacts and displays with detailed explanations in English that will help you better understand the subtle meanings and the rich history behind this unique tradition