Services
Group Session Introduction
Experience the beauty of the Japanese tea ceremony in an inviting and accessible way. This beginner-friendly group session is perfect for first-timers.
Offered on a limited number of dates each month.
1 hour.
Fee: $100 USD per participant.
Private introduction
During this one hour introduction to the Japanese rite of tea, let yourself be guided through the do’s and dont’s as a guest and participant during a formal service of thin tea – usucha.
1 hour.
Session fee: $500 USD (max 8 persons).
Private Luxury tea ceremony
Join Tyas Sōsen for a genuine encounter with Japan’s rite of tea. You will take part in one of the most formal forms of tea ceremony, namely the service of thick tea – koicha, which constitutes the climax of the full 4 hour tea gathering.
2 hours.
Session fee: $1,000 USD (max 5 persons).
The Ultimate Chaji Experience
Join this premium chanoyu tea ceremony experience and observe your host skillfully arrange the charcoal, enjoy a traditional kaiseki meal and savor both koicha and usucha as the climax of your private chaji.
4.5 hours.
Session fee: $4,500 USD (max 5 persons).
incense ceremony
Enjoy two rounds of a deliciously fragrant incense appreciation (kodo); conclude with a refreshing serving of thin tea.
2 hours.
Session fee: $500 USD (max 3 persons).
A Day With A Tea Master
Join Tyas Sōsen on his errands through Kyoto to prepare for a tea ceremony occasion and build up the whole service together. Conclude with a formal tea ceremony enjoying both thick tea – koicha, and thin tea – usucha.
1 day
Session fee: $1,500 USD (max 3 persons).
