Our ceremony at Ju-An explained by Steven.

This is an excellent opportunity to begin to understand and experience a Japanese Tea Ceremony, conducted appropriately in a temple. Masumi Kirihata is an excellent guide. She begins by providing a brief tour of the courtyard. Once inside, the session is divided into three parts. Initially, Masumi details the customs associated with a traditional Japanese tea ceremony. This is followed by a demonstration of a tea ceremony prepared for the guests, with an ongoing description of the process, actions, gestures, objects used and the ritual of a traditional tea ceremony. The final part of the workshop involves the participants preparing tea, utilising the information learned and guided skilfully by Masumi. This is a thoroughly enjoyable and interesting way to learn about a part of Japanese social culture and Masumi is engaging, clear and informative.

Our ceremony at Ju-An explained by R.L.

Thank you R.L. for the following testimony: "My friend and I really enjoyed the ceremony, specially for me it was more than expected. I mean some tea ceremonies in Kyoto look like a show for tourist, but the surrounds, the peace you share, the explanation and the love you put in the ceremony really transmits the way of tea. As a Japan culture lover I wanna thank you for the experience, must say: it is one of the best experiences in my life. Hoping will be back soon to Ju-An."