Chado Experience Room

A sanctuary dedicated to the Way of Tea, the Chado Experience Room offers an authentic immersion into Japanese tea ceremony as a moving meditation and cultural art form. Our tranquil space preserves centuries-old traditions while making them accessible to modern practitioners seeking mindfulness through ritual.

The Tea Practice

Ceremonial Elements

  • Precisely measured matcha from Uji tea estates
  • Handcrafted utensils selected for seasonal appropriateness
  • Authentic tatami seating in precise configurations

Seasonal Transitions

  • Monthly changing scroll and flower arrangements
  • Seasonal wagashi confectionery designs
  • Appropriate charcoal selection for brazier heating

Ceremony Offerings

  1. Traditional Chaji (Full Gathering)
  • 4-hour complete tea experience
  • Kaiseki-inspired tea cuisine
  • Multiple tea preparations with commentary
  1. Chakai Introduction
  • 90-minute abbreviated ceremony
  • Basic temae procedures demonstrated
  • Philosophy discussion session

The Tea Room Environment

Our purpose-built space features:

  • Authentic sukiya-zukuri architecture
  • Nightingale floors for audible guest approach
  • Precisely calculated roji garden path
  • Hidden storage for ceremonial implements

Educational Pathways

Urasenke Curriculum

  • Weekly practice sessions
  • Seasonal workshop intensives
  • Scroll reading and interpretation

Cultural Studies

  • Wagashi making classes
  • Kōdō incense appreciation
  • Sumi-e ink painting sessions

Tea Utensil Collection

  • Antique chawan from renowned kilns
  • Historic kama and furo sets
  • Seasonal natsume and shifuku

Recent Acquisitions

  • Shōwa-era bamboo chashaku set
  • Seto-machi kiln chaire
  • Hand-painted summer furosaki

At Chado Experience Room, we honor tea as a living tradition. Guests may book private instruction or attend our monthly full moon tea gatherings.

(Note: Proper tea room etiquette is gently guided. First-time visitors receive orientation on sitting posture and utensil handling.)