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.