• Learn the basics of the tea ceremony by experiencing how to use the tsukubai (stone basin), enter through the entrance, observe tatami room manners, and participate in a tea gathering
• Licensed instructors and professors of the Omotesenke school will guide your experience
• This intimate class is conducted in a private home setting, ideal not only for adults but also for families with young children. You can enjoy an authentic tea ceremony experience without hesitation
• Freshly drawn spring water from Gotemba is used, boiled over charcoal to prepare the tea

- Located in a serene residential area surrounded by greenery, this private tea room is about 25 minutes by bus from JR Gotemba Station or 7 minutes by car from the Gotemba exit on the Shin-Tomei Expressway. - **On clear days, you can enjoy views of Mt. Fuji from the tea room!** - From learning how to use the tsukubai to the etiquette of a tea gathering, you will also experience a hands-on lesson in preparing matcha yourself. - On the day of the experience, please wear white socks. You will also wear an obi sash over your clothing. - Parking is available for up to five vehicles, including two spaces on-site (one for compact cars) and three nearby. - A cat lives on the premises, so please consider your allergies before participating.