The experience will be held at the Kawaguchiko-kurashi annex.
Stay
- Duration
- Approx. 60 minutes
- Time
- 13:00 – 15:00
- Price per Person
- ¥6,000 (tax not included)
- Location
- Kawaguchiko-kurashi annex
- ホーム
- List of experience plans
- Japanese Sencha Ceremony Experience
Japaneseculture experience
Japanese Sencha Ceremony Experience
In a tranquil tatami room, enjoy an elegant Japanese sencha ceremony guided by a certified instructor. You will learn the refined art of brewing premium gyokuro or sencha, savoring its pure aroma and delicate flavor alongside seasonal wagashi. The experience also includes insights into tea utensils and the cultural history behind sencha, offering a deeper appreciation of Japan’s aesthetic traditions. English guidance is available.
Embrace a moment of tranquility at the foot of Mt. Fuji as you discover the depth and elegance of Japanese sencha culture. Guided by a certified instructor, this experience introduces you to the refined gestures, attentiveness, and spirit that have shaped Japan’s tea traditions for centuries. Through premium gyokuro and sencha, you will savor the subtle aromas and delicate flavors that define this ceremonial art.
Your session begins with learning the foundations of Japanese tea—understanding leaf varieties, water temperature, and the role of each tea utensil. You will then experience the mindful process of brewing tea, allowing its fragrance to bloom before tasting its gentle sweetness and lingering finish, beautifully paired with seasonal wagashi. With explanations of the tools, history, and cultural significance behind sencha, this program offers more than a tasting—it opens a window into the aesthetic sensibilities of Japanese tea.
English guidance is available, making this a welcoming experience for international guests.
A quiet, reflective moment within your journey, this sencha ceremony will enrich your stay and leave a lasting impression.
We invite you to enjoy this experience as part of your time at THE LAKE Kawaguchiko-kurashi.
