Tea and Zen have an inseparable relationship. As in the phrase “chazen-ichimi” (“The taste of tea and Zen are one and the same ”), the tea ceremony was influenced by ascetic Zen practice, and conversely, various aspects of the tea ceremony have been incorporated into Zen.
It takes much time and special utensils to seriously practice the tea ceremony, so at Taizo-in we offer a brief explanation of the history and the relationship between the tea ceremony and Zen, as well as the chance to actually have green tea (matcha) and learn the basics of how to drink it. Of course we will also provide Japanese traditional sweets. So please take a break from your sightseeing and drop in to partake of some tea.
| ＿Opening Hours | Opening Hours 9:30AM to 4:30PM Tea room closes at 5:00PM. |
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| ＿Fee | 700yen Green tea, matcha comes with original confectionery |
*Groups of 10 or more should be booked in advance. Up to 40 people can be booked at Taizo-in to enjoy tea in our Tea Room.
