Kissa Koan, a place to learn the tea ceremony:Nara

Please come and have a cup of tea.Experience the tea ceremony in the ancient capital of Nara!!

In the quiet, green area of ​​the ancient capital of Nara, you can relax and enjoy the experience in a spacious, authentic tatami tea room with many windows and excellent ventilation, without the three C’s. At Kissa Koan, even those who have no experience can feel free to become a guest at a formal tea ceremony. Even first-timers can feel free to participate in the tea ceremony.

Learn Tea Ceremony (Usucha)

You will be a guest at a tea ceremony where the instructor will perform the formal tea ceremony. After purifying your hands and mouths in the “tsukubai” (bathtub), you will enter the tea room through a small entrance for guests called the “nijiriguchi” and enjoy the tea ceremony while following the proper etiquette for guests. You can sit upright except when drinking tea. The instructor will teach you all the etiquette and other details.

Price: 4,000 yen/person ~ Reservations for 2 or more people required ~

Learn Tea Ceremony (Koicha)

As with the “Learn Tea Ceremony (Usucha)” plan, the instructor will perform the tea ceremony and you will enjoy the tea ceremony while following the proper etiquette for guests. However, in the “Learn Tea Ceremony (Koicha)” plan, you will make and drink the rare matcha called “Koicha”. “Koicha” is a formal “tea” that is made with less water. Why not try learning the formal “Koicha” tea ceremony? You will learn about the true culture of tea ceremony.

Price: 4,500 yen/person ~ Please make reservations for 2 people or more ~

Tea making experience (light tea)

“Tea making” means “making tea”, that is, making matcha yourself using tea ceremony tools (natsume, tea scoop, tea whisk). Tea made by yourself is special. The instructor will teach you how to make delicious tea.

Price: 2,000 yen/person ~ Please make reservations for 2 people or more ~

Temae experience (light tea)

“Temae” is the experience of being the host of a tea ceremony, wiping and cleaning the tea utensils in a formal way, making tea in the formal procedure, and “entertaining” the guests. The formal etiquette is very difficult, and beginners may have a hard time, but there is no other place where you can experience “temae” without being introduced to tea ceremony. Please learn well. The instructor will be right next to you and give you instructions – you can just follow along.

Price: 4,500 yen/person – Reservations accepted from 1 person –

Tea ceremony + tea making experience (light tea)

The instructor will prepare the tea at the tea ceremony, and after you have enjoyed the tea ceremony while following the proper etiquette as a “guest,” you will also experience “tea making” (making matcha yourself using tea utensils). You will learn about the tea ceremony and experience “tea making,” allowing you to fully enjoy the world of tea ceremony. Of course, the instructor will be there to give you instructions.

Price: 6,000 yen/person – Reservations accepted from 2 people –

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