Partners Information: Tokyo Metropolitan Government and Tokyo Arts Council will hold the Tokyo Grand Tea Ceremony at two renowned locations in Tokyo: Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum and Hamarikyu Gardens.
This event aims to pass along the unique Japanese tradition and cultural entertainment of tea ceremony to people of all ages living in Japan and visiting from abroad.
Tokyo Grand Tea Ceremony at Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum
Date and time
5th and 6th October 2019
9:30am-4:30pm (Reception closes at 3:20pm and entry closes at 4pm)
Venue
Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum
3-7-1 Sakura-cho, Koganei-shi, Tokyo (inside Koganei Park)
Admission fee
Free of charge during this event
Events
1. Tea Gathering in English at Farmhouse of the Tsunashima Family
An authentic tea gathering with an English guide.
- Ticket price: 700 yen
- English translation available
2. Tea Ceremony Workshop for Beginners at Farmhouse of the Yoshino Family
This program is a lesson for beginners to learn about the traditional Japanese tea ceremony culture with an English guide.
- Ticket price: 300 yen
- English translation available
Other events on the same days
Traditional Culture Experience Program for Tourists
- Time: 9:30am-4pm
- Various exhibits and exhibitions such as kimono-dressing (free of charge) and traditional craft workshops (500 yen)
- English translation available
Tokyo Grand Tea Ceremony 2019 at Hamarikyu Gardens
Date and time
19th and 20th October 2019
9am-5pm (Reception closes at 3:30pm and entry closes at 4:30pm)
Venue
Hamarikyu Gardens
1-1 Hamarikyu-teien, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Admission fee
- General: 300 yen
- 65 or over: 150 yen
Events
1.Nodate (Outdoor Tea Gathering) in English at Fujimi Yama area
This program is an open air tea gathering under the clear autumn sky with an English guide.
- Ticket price: 300 yen
- English translation available
2. Tea Ceremony Workshop for Beginners at Kaboku-en
This program is a lesson for beginners to learn about the traditional Japanese tea ceremony culture with an English guide.
- Ticket price: 300 yen
- English translation available
Other events on the same days
Traditional Culture Experience Program for Tourists
- Time: 9:30am-4pm
- Various exhibits and experiences such as Japanese flower arrangement, kimono dressing (free of charge), traditional crafts workshop (500 yen).
