Learn the heart and form of chanoyu—cultivating stillness and a refined sense of beauty.
Step through the traditional procedure of serving and receiving tea, guided by an instructor who helps you feel the quiet clarity at the center of chanoyu.
The tea ceremony is held indoors, in the Seirensha tea house, which makes it an easy plan for a rainy day in Aso or for anyone looking for an indoor activity that does not depend on the weather. You do not need to be staying at Meihodo — the experience can be booked on its own. See how to spend a day at Meihodo, rain or shine
Chanoyu as a doorway into Japanese tradition
Practice core movements of preparing and offering tea with graceful, deliberate motion.
The tearoom invites calm attention—a respite for mind and nerves alike.
Honor each meeting as unrepeatable—a spirit of wholehearted presence with your guest.
Rates and practical information for the tea ceremony
Children cannot participate on their own.
A parent or guardian must accompany them.
Experience chanoyu in the calm of Aso.