• Open

  10:00 to 17:00 (last entry 16:45)

• Closed

  Every 3rd Tuesday (or the following day if a holiday),
  New Years' Holidays

Experience the tea ceremony in Sakai, Osaka, the birthplace of Sen no Rikyu, who laid the foundations for the tea ceremony. The ceremony is ideal for beginners as it's performed while seated (a casual (ryurei) ceremony). Firstly, carefully observe the master carry out the ceremony, then learn about aspects of spiritual preparedness when taking tea, such as the welcoming spirit. While you savor the green tea made right before you with fresh seasonal confections, learn about the technique of the school, such as how to turn the tea cup and how to drink. The center also has an exhibition explaining the history and culture of the tea ceremony and a real tea arbor, to deepen your understanding. Be sure to stop by the ruins of the mansion in which Sen no Rikyu was born on the opposite side.

• Location

  〒590-0958
  2-1-1 Shukuinchonishi, Sakai, Osaka

• Price

  500 yen per person inc. tax

• Contact

  Sakai Risho no Mori
  [Sakai Plaza of Rikyu and Akiko]

• Tel

  072-260-4386
  (Language Support) Japanese

• Languages

  Japanese
  (English information panel available)

• Attention1

  Credit cards : accepted

• Attention2

  Reservation : Not required

• Url

  http://www.sakai-rishonomori.com/shisetsu/tyanoyutaiken-2/