Uji Tea Ceremony
You will have the chance to learn a lot about japanese traditions.
Uji tea ceremony. I was quietly ushered through a shoji paper screen door and into the large tatami mat room. Let the ceremony begin. Tea utensils used in chanoyu in the 16th century the creation of chanoyu the way of tea was inspired by a. Taihoan tea room across the river from taihoan fukujuen ujicha kobo is a workshop that offers various tea related hands on activities such as matcha grinding classes in which participants can learn how to prepare their own tea.
By janet donovan on may 28th 2018 photo credit. Taiho an is a tea ceremony house located on the bank of the uji river. Tea ceremony see 17 traveler reviews 27 candid photos and great deals for uji japan at tripadvisor. Tea ceremony tocha tea contest.
Senchadō was developed by a chinese. Know that some locals also offer trips to the tea fields. Tea ceremony in uji see 388 traveler reviews 555 candid photos and great deals for uji japan at tripadvisor. It is set against the backdrop of byodoin temple which has been designated as a national treasure and world heritage site.
Along the river and not far from byodoin temple you ll come across the uji tourist. Tea festival did somebody say free tea. Tea ceremony see 17 traveler reviews 27 candid photos and great deals for uji japan at tripadvisor. In english the word chado is translated to the way of tea cha meaning tea and do meaning way.
As tea gained higher popularity japanese came up with a tasting tea contest known as tocha to. We were at the nakamura tokichi honten a well respected tea grower and teahouse in uji a small town thirty minutes from kyoto japan. Janet donovan it s a great moment to emphasize the franco japanese relationship said gérard araud the ambassador of france. Tea ceremony being japan s tea capital you can enjoy an authentic tea ceremony here in uji.
The traditional tea ceremony chado is considered one of japan s highest forms of art. In a traditional tea house setting guests are served matcha powdered green tea and the host gladly shares about the correct tea ceremony etiquette. We have enjoyed diplomatic relations for one hundred and sixty years and actually we have celebrated this anniversary.