A single bowl of matcha holds a whole Japanese sense of beauty.
Tea keeps four things close to its heart —
wa (harmony), kei (respect), sei (purity), jaku (tranquillity).
In a quiet private room, under a leading tea master,
you learn the movements, then take matcha with a seasonal sweet.
Tables and chairs are available instead of the floor,
so guests who cannot kneel — and guests from abroad — are equally at ease.
About 40 minutes. English available.
Forty minutes of tea. From whisking the matcha to taking the sweet,
you learn the spirit and the movements under a master's careful guidance.
Under a leading master, the fundamentals in forty minutes: the movements themselves, then a seasonal sweet and matcha.
Not only the form. Through the session you feel the spirit of tea — ichigo ichie, this meeting, once only.
Under a leading master, you whisk matcha and take the sweet as it should be taken. ¥100,000 for 2–4 guests, ¥150,000 for 5–10. About 40 minutes.
The four things tea holds to — wa (harmony), kei (respect), sei (purity), jaku (tranquillity). Not only the form, but what stands behind it.
The session can be held at a table. Guests who cannot kneel, guests with sore knees, and guests from abroad can all join without concern.
Masters from Urasenke, Omotesenke and other schools teach directly — clearly and patiently, however new you are to it.
Explanations and handouts in English — ideal for VIP guests from overseas. We can also arrange an interpreter.
After the tea, Jisaku's kaiseki. Add our signature mizutaki or a seasonal course, and the day holds both the culture and the food.
We know nothing at all. Is that all right?
Certainly. The programme assumes no prior knowledge, so please come as you are. The master takes you through it step by step.
Can we take part if we cannot kneel?
The session can be held at a table and chairs, and nothing about it is diminished. Guests with sore knees and guests from abroad are very welcome.
Is English available?
Language support is charged separately. If you would like a language other than English, please ask us.
How many guests can join?
From two to ten. Two to four guests is ¥100,000; five to ten is ¥150,000. For eleven or more, please ask.
Do we need to bring or wear anything?
Nothing at all, and there is no dress code. If your sleeves are in the way while whisking, we can lend you a tasuki cord. Just come.
Can children take part?
Yes, from six years old. A tea session with a child is a rare way for a family to meet Japanese culture together.
Choose according to your numbers.
Every plan includes the master's guidance, the matcha and the sweet.
About 40 minutes. Under a leading master: the movements, a seasonal sweet and matcha. Tables and chairs available. For those who want to take their time over it.
¥100,000(tax incl., 2–4 guests)
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About 40 minutes, for a group. Well suited to corporate training and to hosting guests from abroad. Everyone whisks their own bowl.
¥150,000(tax incl., 5–10 guests)
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After the tea, Jisaku's kaiseki. We will design a day that holds both the culture and the food. The meal is from ¥27,500 per guest.
¥100,000〜(tea) ＋ kaiseki from ¥27,500 per guest
Inquire※ All prices include tax. Food and drink, the room charge (from ¥16,500 per room) and the service charge (15% lunch / 20% dinner) are additional.
Tea can be combined with zazen meditation or kimono dressing.
We will build an original plan around what you want.
Breathing and seated meditation, led by a Zen priest.
The quiet of the ryotei settles the mind first,
and the tea afterwards goes deeper for it.
Guidance on chairs is also possible.
Dressed properly by a professional kitsuke specialist.
Walk the garden in kimono, and take photographs.
You can stay in kimono for the tea session and the kaiseki too.
Kimono rental included.
| Photographer | A professional photographer (from 30 minutes), delivered as data (from 30 shots) | ¥55,000〜 |
|---|---|---|
| Flowers | A bouquet for a celebration or to say thank you | ¥8,800〜 |
| Kaiseki | A seasonal kaiseki course | ¥27,500〜 per guest |
| Free-flow drinks | Two hours; for parties of 20 or more | ¥5,500〜 per guest |
| Koto performance | Live koto as background music for the meal (15 min) | ¥33,000 |
| Geisha | Two hours. From two geisha. From ¥55,000 each, transport extra. | ¥110,000〜 |
Call or write with your preferred date and time, the number of guests and what you would like to include. We recommend booking two weeks ahead.
We come back with the detail and a quotation. This is the moment to add kaiseki or any of the options.
About forty minutes with the master. If you have added a meal, the kaiseki follows the session.
We hand over a keepsake of the session, so the time goes home with you. We hope to see you again.
From two guests. Two to four is ¥100,000; five to ten is ¥150,000. For eleven or more, please ask.
We recommend booking at least two weeks ahead. If you would like an experience, entertainment has to be arranged, so please talk to us as early as you can.
Yes — the session can be held at a table and chairs, with no change to the content or the quality. Guests from abroad often prefer it.
Yes, freely. Geisha with Edo tezuma, tea ceremony with a kaiseki dinner — the Omotenashi Planner will propose how best to run the evening.
Once an experience option has been confirmed, it cannot be cancelled.
Thank you for your understanding.
Yes — the sweets and the bowls are chosen for the season. Feeling that turn of the year is part of why a tea session at a ryotei is worth doing.
The content is the same; in a group, each guest takes their turn at the temae. For corporate training we can shape it around your aims.
Forty minutes is standard, but an extension is possible depending on the master's schedule. Please ask when you book; an additional charge may apply.
Whether it is your own first time or an afternoon for guests from abroad.
We will help you shape the plan from the start.