Experience a modern table-style tea ceremony in a space surrounded by contemporary art. Japanese tea ceremony is an art that harmonizes the mind and body. In the experience, you will spend time calming your mind by preparing tea in silence. Immerse yourself in the beauty of the tea utensils, the delicate movements, and the profound spirituality embodied in a single cup of matcha green tea, and feel the essence of Japanese culture. Along with traditional Japanese sweets, you will also learn about the history and etiquette of the tea ceremony. Take a break from everyday life for a moment of peace and tranquility, and experience the beauty and serenity of the tea ceremony.
| [Public] Table-style Tea Ceremony | ||
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| Date | »Every Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. & 4:00 p.m. / 1st & 3rd Saturdays at 11:00 a.m. » *Limited availability *Please note that workshops are subject to cancellation without notice. |
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| Reservation | Not required | |
| Duration | Approximately 45 minutes | |
| Experience Form | Open in public | |
| Number of Participants | Limited availability | |
| Participation Age Range | Any in-house guests | |
| Admission | Free of charge | |
| Location | »Atrium on 25F | Park Hotel Tokyo » |
| [Private] Table-style Tea Ceremony | |||||
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| Date | Please request the experience date through the booking form. | ||||
| Reservation Deadline | 30 days prior to the experience date | ||||
| Hours | »10:00 a.m. / 3:00 p.m. » | ||||
| Duration | Approximately 60 minutes | ||||
| Experience Form | Completely private | ||||
| Number of Participants | Up to 4 guests | ||||
| Participation Age Range | 7 years old and older | ||||
| Admission | »15 | 000JPY for 1 person 20 |
000JPY for 2 persons 28 |
000JPY for 3 persons 36 |
000JPY for 4 persons » |
| Cancellation Policy | 7 days to 1 day before 30% On the day 100% |
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| Location | »Gallery Room on 31F | Park Hotel Tokyo » | |||
| Language | English | ||||
What is Sado? (History and philosophy of Sado) /What is Table Style Sado?/How to enjoy Wagashi (Traditional Japanese sweets)/Otemae: demonstration of making tea/How to enjoy Matcha /Making your own Matcha/Viewing & appreciating the tea utensils
Head Instructor, Table Style Sado Tsubakinokai The organizer of Table Style Sado class « Sarasa. »
After graduating from university, she worked for 12 years as a cabin attendant for domestic and international flights for Japanese airlines. After retiring, she started her career as a Table Style Sado instructor. In addition to private lessons, teacher training, and consulting, she lectures at Miss & Mrs. contests, collaborates with artists on events, and presents tea at exhibitions.
She proposes Omotenashi and parent-child tea ceremonies based on her own experience, believing that « a beautiful lifestyle can be achieved through the tea ceremony. » Mother of two children.
While working as a model for advertisements and magazines, she runs the Urasenke Tea Ceremony School Shunkaan as Soan Nagae, a tea ceremony master, to convey the charm of the tea ceremony, which she started as a child with her Canadian mother. As a certified instructor of Table Style Sado Tsubakinokai, which has lowered the bar for tea ceremonies in Japanese-style rooms, she also proposes tea ceremonies without place restrictions. She also collaborates with various specialists to offer new forms of the tea ceremony. She is also a certified kimono stylist and the creator of « Yu-en by Anna Clair, » a brand of accessories suitable for both with kimonos and clothes.
Graduated from Queensland University of Technology, Australia, with a Bachelor Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics, and worked in the food and nutrition field for 8 years. While supporting her husband through his illness for 3 years, she discovered a passion for Table Style Sado, realizing the importance of mindfulness and Zen philosophy in achieving true health. Through Table Style Sado lessons, she hopes to offer a calm and peaceful time away from the stress of everyday life in which you can truly reflect on yourself.
Tea master, Table style Sado Tsubakinokai. After graduating with a degree in bachelor of science in Nursing with a minor in Biology, she worked as a registered nurse in the United Staes for 10 years. She started a career as a Table style Sado instructor to teach others to feel familiar with comtemporary tea ceremony that you can incorporate in your lifestyle and increase awareness about Japanese culture. She offers tea ceremony lessons in English and parent-child lessons.
