Kamakura Tea Ceremony and Matcha Making at Chikusuian

Discover the quiet beauty of Japanese tea culture at Chikusuian, a peaceful tea room in Kita-Kamakura. In about 60 minutes, watch a tea ceremony demonstration, prepare your own matcha, and enjoy two servings of matcha with traditional Japanese sweets. Begin by watching your instructor perform temae, the series of movements used to prepare matcha. See how each tea utensil is handled and learn about the care behind each step. Your instructor will also introduce basic tea etiquette, with an English interpreter helping you follow the explanations. Then take up a bamboo whisk and prepare matcha yourself. Follow your instructor’s guidance as you learn the movements and experience the process firsthand. No previous tea ceremony experience is needed. Enjoy your matcha with two traditional Japanese sweets: omogashi, a soft confection, and higashi, a dry confection. Notice how their sweetness balances the tea's flavor, and take a moment to appreciate the bowl you have prepared. Please book at least two days in advance to receive omogashi. For bookings made the day before or on the day of the experience, an alternative sweet will be provided. You do not need to sit in the traditional seiza position. Seiza-support stools and chair seating are available at a tea ceremony table, so you can take part without sitting directly on the tatami. Whether you are visiting the temples of Kita-Kamakura or spending the day exploring Kamakura, this experience offers a quiet way to slow down and connect with Japanese culture through watching, practicing, and tasting. The experience is open to guests aged 7 and above. White socks are required in the tea room, so please bring your own or purchase a pair at the venue. Socks are not included in the experience price. If you have food allergies, please contact us before booking to check whether your needs can be accommodated.