Morning Tea Ceremony & Breakfast
Breakfast Tea Ceremony
Start your morning at a private tea house with a traditional tea ceremony and a simple Zen monk’s breakfast.
In this rare and intimate offering within the world of tea, Tea Master Eriko Okubo warmly welcomes you to her private tea house, where the day begins with a quiet awakening of the senses.
Hidden within a tranquil Kyoto neighborhood, the morning unfolds in the serene atmosphere of the tea house. Here, you will first enjoy a seasonal breakfast inspired by the mindful simplicity of Zen monastic cuisine, thoughtfully prepared to reflect the beauty of the season. Following breakfast, a traditional tea ceremony is delicately paired with wagashi, traditional Japanese confectionery, where each element comes together to express the harmony of nature and the quiet elegance of simplicity.
This seamless progression from breakfast to tea is known as asa-chaji (朝茶事), the Morning Tea Ceremony. Rarely experienced outside private circles, it offers a unique opportunity to encounter the tea ritual in a more intimate and immersive way. To take part is to witness the tea ritual in its authentic form—a fleeting yet profound moment of stillness within the rhythm of Kyoto.
¥42,000
Tax included.
MUGON 無言
By participating in the stillness of the tea ceremony, our body, mind, and spirit align with natural harmony through the state of wordlessness (Mugon).
Tuesdays & Saturdays
8:30 - 10:00 AM
Tea Ceremony and Breakfast
Please check our calendar for the latest schedule and note that booking closes 2 days prior to the event.
Location
碧笑軒（Hekishoken）
* Location details will be shared via email after reservation
FAQ
What is the cancellation policy?
0% cancellation fee if canceled more than 7 days in advance. 100% cancellation fee if canceled within 7 days in advance.
What is your policy on children attending the experience?
Children aged 6 and older are welcome to join. They will be charged the standard fee. At least one adult must accompany children under 13 years old.
What should I wear?
When attending the tea ceremony, we kindly remind you to bring socks and remove any accessories before entering the tea room to protect the ceramics from damage. Please also refrain from wearing fragrances.
Is the workshop bilingual?
The tea ceremony will primarily be conducted in Japanese, with some English. However, there is not much verbal communication during the ceremony. The focus is on the participants and the tranquility of wordless interaction. We invite you to experience the silent conversation by sensing the movements and the atmosphere.
Do you accommodate private sessions?
Please contact atelier@maana.jp with the number of participants and the dates you’ll be visiting.
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Tea Knot was founded in 2020 by Eriko Mikubo. She has been studying the way of tea (Chadō) since the age of nine and graduated from the Urasenke Gakuen Professional College of Chadō in Kyoto. Currently, she is a tea ceremony instructor. Based at the teahouse "Hekishoken" in Kyoto, she runs tea ceremony classes in Kyoto, Tokyo, and Nagoya. While preserving and passing on traditional practices, she also holds tea ceremonies in various regions both domestically and internationally through the art of tea, Chanoyu.
