Experience the Tea Ceremony of the Kobori Enshu School, a Tea Tradition associated with the Tokugawa Shogunate, in a Tea Room of Historical Significance

【STORY】

A special tea ceremony program by the current headmaster of the Kobori Enshu School, which historically guided the Tokugawa Shogun family's tea ceremonies and preserved the school's traditions for 18 generations.

Kobori Enshu is a school founded by the tea master Kobori Enshu, who served as a daimyo under the Tokugawa shogunate and instructed the third shogun, Iemitsu. This school, known as the Enshu school, has been preserving the traditions of warrior-style tea ceremony for over 400 years.

【HIGHLIGHTS】

• Experience a tea ceremony led by the headmaster of the Kobori Enshu School, a tradition preserved for 18 generations.
• Discover the warrior-style tea ceremony, passed down for over 400 years from the Tokugawa Shogunate era.
• Learn about Kobori Enshu, the tea master and daimyo who instructed the third Tokugawa shogun, Iemitsu.

【SCHEDULE】

You can choose the start time for this plan.
Please choose your preferred start time when you make your reservation.

[09:00] Meet at Meisatsu Zojoji Temple Main Gate

[09:05] Move to the Tea Room

[09:10] Explanation of the Kobori Enshu style of tea ceremony.

[09:30] Experience the tea ceremony.

[10:15] Enjoy tea and sweets.

[10:30] End of tour

【THINGS TO NOTE】

• Duration：90 minutes
• Meeting point：Under the Main Gate of Meisatsu Zojoji Temple　[MAP]
  2-3-6 Shibakouen, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0011
  
• Access：
  ・2-minute walk from Daimon Station (A6 exit) on the Toei Oedo Line
  ・8-minute walk from the North Exit of JR Hamamatsucho Station
  ・7-minute walk from Onarimon Station on the Toei Mita Line
  
• Language support：Japanese, English
  
• Included：
  ・English Guide
  ・Tour Coordinator
• Excluded：
  ・Insurance fee
  ・Transportation to the venue
  
• Clothes：
  ・Please refrain from wearing attire with high exposure such as shorts and sleeveless tops.
• Participation requirements：Recommended for ages 6 and up
• Other things to note：
  ・Due to annual events at the temple, there are days when we are unable to accommodate requests.
  ・We also offer higher-value plans. For more details, please inquire.
  ・Collaborations with programs featuring Tokugawa Iehiro and special tours of Zojoji Temple are also available.
• Free Wi-Fi：No
• Toilet：Yes (Western-style)

【CANCELLATION POLICY】

Until 72 hours before the experience start time: 0%
From 72 hours before the experience start time to start time: 100%
Cancellation after the experience has started or cancellation without contact: 100%