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Enjoy an Authentic Japanese Tea Ceremony with Bizen Ware in Okayama Korakuen

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Duration

clock1 hour 40 minutes

Overview

    What makes this experience special is that the Bizen ware will be used in the tea ceremony. You will not only experience the tea ceremony but you'll also learn about Bizen ware, which has been developed in Bizen region in Okayama Prefecture.
    If you have ever tried a basic Japanese tea ceremony somewhere in Japan or your own country, try your hand at a more advanced and special class of Japanese tea ceremony here in Okayama Korakuen. After the program, you will certainly leave with a deeper appreciation of the tea ceremony and a deeper connection to Okayama.

What's Included

  • One-way transfer from Kirari Spa Villa to Hanno Station
  • Blowing zen "suizen" experiences
  • English-speaking guide (depart after drop-off at Kirari Spa Villa)
  • Round-trip transfer to/from Takedera
  • Takedera tour and introduction
  • Admission to Kirari Spa Villa

What to Expect

    Saitama Prefecture, adjacent to Tokyo, offers a diverse options of experiences that cater to wellness and mindfulness enthusiasts and it's only an hour away from Tokyo. This unique offering takes you to Takedera in Hanno City, a distinctive temple where the harmonious blend of Shintoism and Buddhism converges with a vast bamboo forest. While immersing yourself in the tranquility of this spiritual sanctuary, meet your instructor, Mr. Aoyama, for a truly unique experience – learning the art of "suizen," or blowing Zen meditation. This practice is so rare that even many Japanese locals have never encountered it. Following your visit to Takedera, your wellness journey continues to the Kirari Spa Villa by Miyazawa Lake. As one of Saitama's most popular spas, this villa boasts an extensive variety of options - A carbonated pool, open-air baths, hot stone baths (aka "ganban-yoku"), saunas, and more. Spend your afternoon at the spa villa before returning to the hustle and bustle of Tokyo.

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