Supreme Sencha: Tea Ceremony & Making Experience in Kanagawa

Senchado, a Japanese tea ceremony utilizing sencha tea leaves, provides a profound insight into the country's rich cultural heritage. During this tea-forward experience in Kawasaki (Kanagawa Prefecture), you’ll witness a senchado tea ceremony presentation by your host, Kiyohiko-san, learn how to prepare and serve sencha tea, and savor your freshly brewed sencha alongside wagashi (Japanese confections). Experience flow: Witness a sencha tea ceremony presentation Learn how to prepare and serve sencha tea Enjoy your freshly brewed sencha tea with wagashi Kiyohiko-san, a distinguished Japanese tea ceremony expert, received training at the renowned Higashi Abe School of Senchado, established by Ino Setsumatsu (a descendant of the esteemed Abe Koushu sencha family). Kiyohiko-san is committed to offering authentic and engaging tea ceremony experiences to tea enthusiasts across the world. Sencha Tea Ceremony Demonstration: Begin your journey with a sencha tea ceremony demonstration by Kiyohiko-san. Watch him meticulously measure the tea leaves, heat the water to a precise temperature, and skillfully prepare the tea while explaining the significance of each step. Learn the Art of Preparing and Serving Sencha Tea: Following the demonstration, you can actively engage in this time-honored tradition. Under the guidance of Kiyohiko-san, you’ll become well-versed in the intricate art of preparing and serving sencha tea. Senchado is a highly ritualistic and refined practice that places great emphasis on the meticulous brewing and serving of sencha tea crafted from steamed tea leaves. Enjoy Freshly Crafted Sencha and Wagashi: Once you have mastered the utensils, techniques, and preparation of your sencha, savor your freshly brewed tea alongside wagashi, traditional Japanese confections.