Jiun-kai Tea Gathering
| Date | 2026.01.17 Sat |
|---|---|
| Instructor | [Host] Thick Tea (Koicha) – Sosu Shibayama (Urasenke), Thin Tea (Usucha) – Sokei Watanabe (Urasenke) |
| Venue | Ryusen-en (within the garden of the Sano Art Museum) |
| Capacity | Approx. 21 participants per seating |
| Fee | 8,000 yen |
| Application | Advance reservation required. First-come, first-served. |
At the beginning of the New Year, the hanging scroll “Shinshin” written by Jiun Sonja (from the Sano Art Museum collection) will be displayed in the alcove.
Guests will enjoy tea prepared by two hosts in a session lasting about 90 minutes.
Please contact the Jiun-kai Office at the Sano Art Museum by phone (055-975-7278).
Closed on Thursdays (except holidays), during exhibition changes, and at year-end/New Year holidays.
Details of the application procedure will be explained upon inquiry.
We will provide you with detailed instructions on how to apply.
[Seating time]
1st seating: 8:50
2nd seating: 9:30
3rd seating: 10:10
4th seating: 10:50
5th seating: 11:30
6th seating: 12:10
7th seating: 12:50
8th seating: 13:30
*Please check in at least 10 minutes before your seating time.
*Each seat is expected to accommodate approximately 21 people.
*Approx. 21 participants per seating.
*Guests will first attend the Koicha (thick tea) ceremony, followed by Usucha (thin tea).
*Seating requests are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
*Koicha will be shared among participants.
*A light meal (tenshin) will be provided as a boxed lunch. Guests may eat at their seating between 10:30–14:00 or take it home.
*For visitors arriving by car, please use the Ryusen-en parking lots (North Gate, Parking 1 & 2).
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