by I think a lot of people have had green tea, but have you experienced more traditional format style one? “Sado(茶道)”, which is known as Tea Ceremony, can be also experienced in Chichibu. Try and get a different activity in such a rural area in Japan!
What is Sado (Tea Ceremony)?
Sado Tea Ceremony is a Japanese traditional opportunity to welcome your guests by serving the special green tea and the Japanese traditional snack “Wagashi”.
There are several specific formats how to make the tea, how to seat, bow, stand, walk, serve, and have the tea. All of the formats are for welcoming guests with the best respect and for having the tea nicely. These formats are also for guests that they will receive the service with showing the respect and have the tea service properly.
So, the Tea Ceremony is not only for serving the tea and having the tea, but also it is kind of an “art” to show the traditional Japanese communication between the host and guest. It includes the special tea ceremony room, yard, special tools, any related meals, and actions.
It is important to enjoy with learning how to welcome and receive from all of the tea ceremony formats.
History of Sado
One of the monks in 1185-1333, Eisai spread out the custom of having tea and after that, in 1932-1491, it got more popular to have tea as a ceremony and also special tea ceremony tools were started to use. Then “Wabicha”, which is a special opportunity of communication between hosts and guests was established and the tools also became very gorgeous. This is the foundation for the current Sado Tea Ceremony. Senorikyu, who was the historical and famous person in the tea ceremony world, established “Wabicha” formally.
How to Experience Sado in Chichibu?
Tea Ceremony is held sometimes in Chichibu, but it is not advertised online or there are not so many such specific websites.
However, it should be a wonderful tea ceremony atmosphere in the Chichibu nature if you can get the chance.
Please feel free to contact us and we will find the opportunity for you!
