金沢
Tea Ceremony in Kenrokuen: Sit With a Master Who Has Been Doing This for Decades
前田藩主をもてなした茶の湯が、今もこの名園に息づいている。次の客人は、あなたです。
時間帯
午前、午後
最大参加人数
最大5名
言語
日本語, 英語
待ち合わせ場所
Kenrokutei tea house, inside Kenrokuen Garden
概要
Kenrokutei — the tea house inside Kenrokuen Garden — has welcomed guests as the Maeda lords once did. Your host is a tea master who has spent her life not just learning the technical steps of chado, but the philosophy beneath them: how to prepare a bowl of tea in a way that reflects the season, the weather, the particular mood of the day, and the person sitting across from you.
Each session is different. She'll guide you through the ritual at a pace that lets you actually absorb it — the sound of the kettle, the weight of the bowl in your hands, what the different movements mean and why they matter. And she'll talk with you: about daily mindfulness in modern Japan, about how this ancient practice continues to evolve, and about why a garden built 400 years ago still teaches her something new every morning.
Want a private session?
For solo travellers, couples, or groups needing translation into languages other than English — message the host directly to arrange a private booking.
The wagashi (Japanese sweets) served alongside your tea are sourced from confectioners she knows personally — chosen to complement that specific day's season and light.
Spring：Sakura-shaped nerikiri — soft, delicate, faintly floral
Summer：Kuzu mochi — translucent, cool, served on ice-blue lacquer
Autumn/Winter：Chesnut yokan — dense, earthy, made from Ishikawa walnuts
Note：
This experience takes place inside Kenrokuen Garden. The garden entrance fee (¥320/person) is paid separately at the gate — it's not included in this booking, and we encourage you to arrive early and spend time in the garden before or after your session.
運営
ルート
- 1
Enter Kenrokuen — allow time to wander before your session
Meet at the Kenrokutei sign near the fountain inside the garden. The tea master recommends arriving 20–30 minutes early to walk the garden paths — it prepares the mind for what follows in the tea room.
- 2
Enter the formal tea room — leave the outside world behind
The tea room at Kenrokutei is insulated from the garden's outside views by design — a deliberate feature of traditional tea architecture that focuses attention inward. Your host welcomes you, explains how to sit and hold the bowl, and shares the philosophy of ichi-go ichi-e: this moment, unrepeatable.
- 3
Watch the preparation — then drink the tea you helped make
Under patient guidance, you'll try preparing tea yourself — the whisk, the bowl, the motion. She corrects gently. Then you receive the seasonal wagashi sweet, chosen for this specific day, before drinking your matcha. The interaction between the sweet and the tea is intentional: she'll explain why.
- 4
The quietest, most memorable conversation you'll have in Japan
After the tea, the session opens into dialogue. She shares personal insights about finding calm, about how this practice shapes her daily life, and about what artisans who make her wagashi think about their craft. Photography is welcome — she'll tell you when.
料金に含まれるもの
- ガイド料
- 地元の情報や役立つ情報
- 食べ物と飲み物
Tea ceremony guidance by the master Seasonal wagashi sweet (sourced daily) Matcha tea prepared and served Hands-on participation (whisk your own bowl) Photography permitted (guided timing) Personal stories & cultural context from the master
含まれないもの
- カスタマイズされた旅程
- 入場料
- 交通費
- その他の個人経費
Kenrokuen Garden entrance fee — ¥320/person, paid at the gate
リクエスト後の流れ
- 1
リクエストを送る
希望日と人数を選んでリクエストを送信します。この時点では支払いは発生しません。
- 2
内容を一緒に決める
いしかわローカルズとチャットで相談しながら、日程・プラン・最終金額を一緒に決めます。
- 3
お支払い
内容が確定したら、安全な決済リンクからお支払いいただくと予約が確定します。
- 4
当日の体験を楽しむ
当日 Locals と合流して体験を楽しみましょう。終了後はクチコミを投稿できます。
キャンセル料はキャンセルポリシーをご覧ください。
待ち合わせ場所
Kenrokutei tea house, inside Kenrokuen Garden
1-20 Kenrokumachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-0936, Japan
Look for the WOW U Tea Ceremony signboard near the central fountain.
注意事項
Not suitable for children under 8 years. Children aged 7 and older are welcome — please keep the atmosphere quiet and respectful for all guests.
Please be punctual. Arriving more than 10 minutes late means your reservation will be cancelled — the session cannot be paused once begun.
You can request a chair if sitting on the floor is difficult — just let us know when booking.
If you need translation into a language other than English, please request a PRIVATE booking via message before reserving.
This session runs alongside other groups in the same space — voices are kept low to respect everyone's experience.
Each session is shaped by the season, weather, and the group's energy. No two are identical.
金沢の見どころ
このアクティビティと同じエリアのスポットです。電車や車での移動が必要な場所もあります。
