Written by TC Team
This event is a showcase of one of Japan’s unique cultural assets — the tea ceremony.
What happens?
This isn’t just for enthusiasts; the idea is to make it as accessible as possible with both indoor tea ceremonies (in the famed tea house in the middle of a salt water pond) and outdoor ceremonies. There will even be ceremonies conducted in English.
Schedule 2025
It takes place at Hamarikyū Gardens on October 4-5 and the Edo Tokyo Outdoor Architecture Museum on October 18-19.
Tickets and reservations 2025
Advanced reservations (lottery system) for this year’s event opened on August 20 and closed on September 9. The results of the lottery are announced in late September.
Note that you do need to pay a separate admission fee to get into Hamarikyū Gardens.
To attend either an indoor or outdoor ceremony, it costs ¥800.
Tickets for the one conducted in English can be bought on the day.
Organizers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.
