Elegant Tea Ceremony at Warakuan Teahouse in Tokyo
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4.70
Amazing experience!
Reviewed by: Vanessa B, 2019/12/02Amazing experience in what ended up being a private session because of the day and time I booked (Thursday afternoon). Everything was beautifully done and the interaction was great. Highly recommend!!
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Activity Date: | 2019/09/26 |
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Incredible ceremony
Reviewed by: Andres, 2019/07/08I went with my family, it was our first time in a tea ceremony and the whole experience was incredible. The tea master is incredibly and, although he does not speak english, they give you an english document with all the instruction. A lady translated us what the madter was saying. Fantastic experience!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2019/07/05 |
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Such an amazing experience!
Reviewed by: Shelby, 2019/04/30Our tea ceremony master was amazing! They spent the time to explain every aspect of the traditions and symbolism throughout the ceremony and made us feel welcome. We learned about the history, art, and motions of the tea ceremony. We truly appreciate their translator who assisted the master and made our experience all the better! If you are looking for an very one on one style of learning, definitely book this event. We will be spreading the word to all of our friends who go to Tokyo!!
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Activity Date: | 2019/04/28 |
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Tea ceremony
Reviewed by: Maria Angee, 2019/03/10Amazing experience, the master doesn’t speak English but he gives a document with info in English. I recommend the ceremony because is a authentic and unique event
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2019/03/08 |
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Master class
Reviewed by: John, 2018/05/02We're were so glad we took the time to do this class.
The suburban setting was lovely, the Master tea maker demonstrated patience in the face of our ignorence, and despite our total lack of Japanese and our hosts limited English, we're got by well with notes supplied in English, and google translate.
Well worth doing.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2018/04/29 |
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Tea Ceremony
Reviewed by: swiss girl, 2017/11/30it was a great Tea Ceremony at Warakuan Teahouse. The Teamaster give us a lot of interesting Information.
we were just 2 People and it was amazing.
we realy enjoy it.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2017/11/27 |
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Thank you for the lovely time!
Reviewed by: Fijikaru Mama, 2015/01/16While during my trips I had often tried simple 'matcha and a sweet'-types of tea ceremony, it never really gave me great satisfaction. When I found this activity (with Review Rebates too!) I booked it immediately.
The Warakuan tea house is on the Inokashira line, a 5~6 minute walk from Komabatodaimae Station, in a quiet residential area.
When they opened the door there was a wonderful smell of flowers, coming from a large vase. The tea master, his wife and daughter welcomed me with a cup of cherry blossom tea. We chatted, and I relaxed immediately.
At the sound of the bell I was led to the tea room, stopping at a little stone fountain to wash my hands (they even left a towel there for me). The garden is covered in beautiful moss, and the sound of water flowing takes you a world away from the residential area it is actually located in.
After entering the tea room, perfumed with incense, I got to see all the beautiful tea ceremony utensils. While explaining the utensils and ceremony, I was served a sweet and then the thick tea. The contrast of sweet and bitter was perfect. A true moment of bliss!
Next was the 'thin' tea. Since it was close to Christmas, the tea master selected cute snowman and snow inspired decor and sweets,which I thought was a nice touch. We chatted for a while, and it was a a truly a refined experience. The art of tea actually touches on ikebana, calligraphy, art and proper manners, I feel like I learned so much.
I am so glad to have taken part in this experience, thank you so much and please continue promoting this part of Japanese culture!
Just one thing: while I had a really wonderful experience, the price may be a bit scary for people less familiar with tea ceremony?
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Thank you for enjoying the Tea ceremony and please visit again.
Sorei Maeda, Komaba Warakuan