Tokyo Metropolitan Government and Arts Council Tokyo, Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture will hold Tokyo Grand Tea Ceremony, a popular autumn tradition in 13th consecutive years at two venues in compliance with the prevention measures for the spread of infections of corona virus (Covid-19) for the first time in three years.
*This event will be held in compliance with the event guidelines and venue usage rules issued by the national government and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government．
The official website has pages for event guidelines and venue usage rules for guests and organizers can participate in the event safely to prevent the spread of infections such as Covid-19.
*These countermeasures against Covid-19 infections are subject to change based on government policies and local infection rates．So, please check the official website before you participate.
Tea ceremony (Indoor)
This tea ceremony will be held indoors. It is open to beginners.
Nakajima-no-ochaya
Hobai-tei
Outdoor Tea Ceremony －“Nodate”
This tea ceremony is to be held in outdoors and beginners are encouraged to freely participate.
Uchibori Open Space（4 Tea Ceremonies）
Outdoor Tea Ceremony in English
Outdoor tea ceremony can be enjoyed with English explanations.
Kaboku-en
Outdoor Tea Ceremony by High School Students
High school students in Tokyo will offer outdoor tea ceremony.
Kaboku-en Side
Tea ceremony (Indoor)
This tea ceremony will be held indoors. It is open to beginners.
House of Korekiyo Takahashi
Second House of the Nishikawa Family
Farmhouse of the Tenmyo Family
Kawano Shoten
Mantoku Inn
Indoor Tea Ceremony in English
Indoor tea ceremony can be enjoyed with English explanations.
Farmhouse of the Tsunashima Family
Outdoor Tea Ceremony －“Nodate”
This tea ceremony is to be held in outdoors and beginners are encouraged to freely participate.
Gate of Date Family Residence
*The programs may be changed or cancelled due to any unavoidable circumstances such as weather.
All tea ceremony programs at both venues require advanced reservations.
Participants may apply using “Application Form” on the official website or a reply-paid postcard. After the deadline, a lottery will be held to determine the winning reservations when the number of applications exceed. One guest can only reserve once per venue.
From September 1 (Thu) to September 25 (Sun)
*The official website from 10:00am on September 1 (Thu) until 11:59pm on September 25 (Sun)
*The postcard must arrive by September 25 (Sun).
■How to reserve on the official website
Please use the application form on following URL: official website
Guests can request reservations via application form, first desired date and time, second desired date and time, number of participants (up to 2 people), and desired tea ceremony program.
■How to reserve by reply-paid postcard
On a reply-paid postcard, write items (1) – (9) and mail the postcard to the Tokyo Grand Tea Ceremony Office.
・the postcard must arrive by September 25 (Sun)
(1) Desired venues (Either Hama-rikyu Gardens or Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum)
(2) First desired date and time (Either morning or afternoon)
(3) Second desired date and time (Either morning or afternoon)
(4) Number of participants (Up to 2 people)
(5) Desired Tea ceremony program
*If you want to participate a particular program.
(6) Name
(7) Postal code
(8) Address
(9) Phone number
*Please mail a blank return postcard.
【Post to】
Tokyo Daichakai Secretariat, PO Box 79, Shin-Tokyo Post Office, Japan Post Co., Ltd., 137-8691
*Personal information obtained via the application process will be used only for the purposes of contacting and operation of this event．
After the deadline, a lottery will be held to determine the winning reservations. The lottery results will be sent in early October via e-mail or return postcard.
Participation Fee
The participation fee for all tea ceremony programs is 500 yen including tax．
※Participation fee 500 yen to be paid onsite
Admission Fee:
Hama-rikyu Gardens:
General: 300 yen, 65ages+: 150 yen, Free for children aged 12 or under and junior high students residing or studying in Tokyo
Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum:
Free of charge during Tokyo Grand Tea Ceremony 2022 (October 29 and 30)
Tokyo Grand Tea Ceremony Office:
TEL：03-6426-0558 (10:00am – 5:00pm Weekdays)
E-mail: tgtc2022@murayama.co.jp
Saturday, October 22 and Sunday, October 23 2022 (Hama-rikyu Gardens)
Saturday, October 29 and Sunday, October 30 2022 (Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum)
Hama-rikyu Gardens, Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum
