Following the success of last year, we are pleased to announce that we will be hosting our authentic tea ceremony experience again this year.

A professor of the Urasenke will give a lecture on the history and etiquette of tea ceremony, followed by a matcha tasting and making experience. The lecture is beginner-friendly; English is available for international guests.

We invite you to take this opportunity to experience the beauty of Japan’s “Chanoyu” (tea ceremony) culture.

Event Overview: “Experience of Tea Ceremony”

Date: April 17 (Fri), May 15 (Fri), June 19 (Fri), July 27 (Mon), September 18 (Fri)
Time: 1st lecture: from 4:00p.m. / 2nd lecture: from 5:00p.m. (Approximately 45 minutes per lesson)
Venue: Intergate Lounge (1F), Hotel Intergate Kyoto Shijo Shinmachi
Fee (tax included): Overnight Guests ￥2,000 / Visitors ￥2,500
Capacity: 10 participants per lesson

Workshop Details:
　1. Lecture on the history and etiquette of tea ceremony
　2. Matcha served by instructor
　3. Matcha making experience
A professor of the Urasenke will provide a lecture on the history of tea ceremony and Urasenke etiquette. To accompany the matcha, we have prepared omogashi (main sweets) and higashi (dry sweets) from Tawaraya Yoshitomi, a historic Kyoto confectioner founded in 1755.

Instructor: Ms. Fujikawa Sohkei (Professor of Urasenke)
Notes:
* Priority is given to those with reservations. As space is limited, we appreciate your understanding.
* The event is subject to change or cancellation depending on unoforeseen circumstances.

Reservation and Inquiry: Hotel Intergate Kyoto Shijo Shinmachi (+81) 75-255-2221