About our tea ceremony,
Ryurei-shiki
The practice of the Ryurei-shiki, standing-bow style, of the Japanese tea ceremony was devised by the 11th generation of Urasenke, Gengensai, for foreign guests and began with Miyako Odori in the fifth year of the Meiji era during 19th century (1872). It is performed with guests seated on chairs at tables to have the opportunity to enjoy tea along with the graceful movements of geiko and maiko.The original plate for sweets is for you to take home as a souvenir.
