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Japanese Folk Performance "Life and Festivals of Tokyo/Edo Part 2 Playacting and Storytelling" Tokyo Grand Tea Ceremony
Tokyo Grand Tea Ceremony 2010
Tokyo Grand Tea Ceremony 2010
Experience the Edo/Tokyo way of life and tea culture

A large scale tea ceremony event held in beautiful Japanese gardens and inside historic buildings. Enjoy the introductory program with English explanations as well as traditional Japanese stage performances.



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Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum
Oct.10 - Oct.11
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Located in the grounds of the Koganei Park in Tokyo, the Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum (opened 1993) has an area of approximately seven hectares, and houses 27 historic buildings from as far back as the Edo Period to the first years of the Showa Period. As these historic buildings were no longer able to be stored in their original locations, they were moved to their current location at the park to be reconstructed, preserved and exhibited to the public.


Tokyo Metropolitan Koganei Park, 3-7-1, Sakura-cho, Koganei-shi, Tokyo, 184-0005

  • JR Chuo Line (Musashi-Koganei station) 5-min by bus from the JR Chuo Line "Musashi-Koganei" station North Exit. Take Seibu Bus (departs from bus stop No.2 &3)to "Koganei Koen Nishi Guchi"(5-min waik from bus stop) or take the Kanto Bus (departs from bus stop No.4) to "Edo Tokyo Tatemonoen-Mae" (3-min walk from bus Stop).
  • Seibu Shinjuku Line (Hana-Koganei station) South Exit take bus head for "Musashi-koganei" station from "Minami Hana-Koganei bus stop" and get off at "Koganei Koen Nishiguchi Bus Stop." 5-min walk from there.
Hama Rikyu Gardens
Oct.16 - Oct.17
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With an area of 250,000 square meters of foliage including 6,077 tall trees. Hama Rikyu Gardens is a classic example of an Edo Period garden. At Hama Rikyu Gardens you can enjoy a delicious cup of tea, while also appreciating the magnificent beauty of the buildings and scenery.


1-1, Hama Rikyu-teien, Chuo-ku, Tokyo,
104-0046

  • [Otemon (main gate)] 7 minutes walk from Tsukiji Shijo station or Shiodome station on the Toei Oedo Line, or Shiodome station on the Yurikamome Line.
  • [Otemon (main gate)] 15 minutes walk from Shimbashi station on the JR Line, Toei Asakusa Line and Ginza Line (Metro).


Details (program, etc.)

Those who would like English interpretation during their tea ceremony are encouraged to attend the Hama Rikyu Gardens on Oct.16 and 17.

Nodate Outdoor Tea Ceremony in English
Nodate Outdoor Tea Ceremony in English
Hama Rikyu Gardens only
A special tea ceremony for foreigners with explanation in English.
Stage Performance and Events
Stage Performance and Events
Hama Rikyu Gardens only
free of charge
Cha-seki Indoor Tea Ceremony
Cha-seki Indoor Tea Ceremony
Only in Japanese.
Tickets must be reserved ahead of time.
Nodate Outdoor Tea Ceremony
Nodate Outdoor Tea Ceremony
Only in Japanese.
Kids' Tea Ceremony
Kids' Tea Ceremony
Only in Japanese.



Venue (1) Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum

Schedule

10:00-15:30 on Sunday, October 10 and Monday (holiday), October 11
(Museum hours: 9:30-16:30)


Museum admission

Free.


Cha-seki Indoor Tea Ceremony

Tickets must be reserved ahead of time.


Nodate Outdoor Tea Ceremony (only in Japanese)

Place : In front of the Date-ke-no-mon gate
Admission fees : 200 yen (Main Ticket Counter)
* Maximum 2 tickets/person.
* Tickets are limited so please reserve your tickets as early as possible.


Kids' Tea Ceremony (only in Japanese)

Place : Tenmyo-ke
Admission fees : 200 yen (Main Ticket Counter)


Venue Map

Venue Map



Venue (2) Hama Rikyu Gardens

Schedule

9:30-16:00 on Saturday, October 16 and Sunday, October 17
(Garden hours: 9:00-17:00)


Museum admission

Adults and students 7th grade and older :300 yen.
Seniors(65 and over): 150 yen.
Admission free for children up to 6th grade, and for junior high school students residing in or attending school in.


Cha-seki Indoor Tea Ceremony

Tickets must be reserved ahead of time.


Nodate Outdoor Tea Ceremony(only in Japanese)

Place : Uchibori Hiroba
Admission fees : 200 yen (Main Ticket Counter)
* Maximum 2 tickets/person
* Tickets are limited so please reserve your tickets as early as possible.


Nodate Outdoor Tea Ceremony in English

A special tea ceremony for foreigners (with explanation in English).
Place : Uchibori Hiroba
Admission fees : 300 yen (Main Ticket Counter)
* Tickets are limited so please reserve your tickets as early as possible.
Schedule: 9:30/10:20/11:10/12:00


Kids' Tea Ceremony (only in Japanese)

Place : Uchibori Hiroba
Admission fees : 200 yen (Main Ticket Counter)


Stage Performance and Events

Place : Kabokuen
Admission fees : free of charge
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Venue Map

Venue Map