The Golden Tea Room, built in the 16th century by Toyotomi Hideyoshi,
the most prominent samurai of ancient Japan,
was used for tea ceremonies with diplomatic envoys and others at Nagoya Castle.
It has recently been restored, and we are now offering a special opportunity
for you to experience this historic tea room decorated in gold.
Participants will be able to experience the traditional
tea ceremony in a very special place.
First, tea sweets will be served, and then matcha (powdered green tea),
prepared by a tea ceremony expert in a separate room,
will be brought into the room.
Matcha bowls, including some from Karatsu-ware from Saga Prefecture,
known throughout the world as one of Japan's leading pottery
production centers, and other types of tea bowls are used.
This is an opportunity to enjoy the authentic tea ceremony.
After sipping matcha, a museum curator will explain the history
and significance of the Golden Tea Room.
Can you imagine how people in the days
before electric lights viewed the faintly lit Gold Tea Room?
In this space of gold with its various expressions,
you may make a new discovery about the depth of Japanese culture.
We hope you will enjoy traveling back in time in the Golden Tea Room.
- Capacity
The maximum capacity of the two courses is two people.- Required time
About 35 minutes per program- Fee
Fee is 10,000 yen per person
- ・Exclusive.
- ・After enjoying Japanese sweets and matcha in the tea room, a curator will provide an explanation.
- ・Matcha will be prepared outside the tea room and brought in. (The tea will not be prepared inside the tea room.)
- ・Enjoy seeing two pieces of ancient pottery and porcelain in the museum collection in the tea room.
- Capacity
- The maximum capacity of the two courses is two people.
- Required time
One session takes about 25 minutes.- Fee
Fee is 5,000 yen per person.
- ・With other visitors
- ・After enjoying Japanese sweets and matcha in the tea room, a curator will provide an explanation.
- ・Matcha will be prepared outside the tea room and brought in. (The tea will not be prepared inside the tea room.)
- ・Enjoy seeing two pieces of ancient pottery and porcelain in the museum collection in the tea room.
Example of bowl used
for this program
NAKAZATO Tarouemon XⅣ
ONO Hakuko
About Reservation
- ・Please check the event dates on our website.
- ・Applications will be accepted up to 3 days prior to the event date. If you require English interpretation, Applications will be accepted up to 14 days prior to the event date.
- ・Please contact us by email to make reservations. Please include the desired date, time, number of people, and contact information (email address) in your message. We will check the schedule and let you know if we are able to meet your request.
- ・Please pay the fee at the reception desk at the museum on the day of the tour. (Only Japanese yen is accepted. Credit cards are not accepted.)
Participation
- ・Please do not touch with your hands the tea ceremony room or the gold tea utensils on display.
- ・Pre-school children are not allowed to participate. Elementary school students are required to register with a parent or guardian.
- ・If you sign up for the event by yourself, you may be asked to participate in a tour with other visitors.
- ・Bare feet without stockings are not allowed.
- ・Participants may be asked to remove jewelry and other items.
- ・The staff may give instructions on how to handle pottery. In such cases, please follow instructions.
- ・If you have difficulty sitting on the floor, a chair will be provided.
- ・Those unfamiliar with tea ceremony etiquette are also welcome. Please feel free to sign up.
- ・Organizer: Saga Prefectural Nagoya Castle Museum
Access
847-0401
1931-3 Nagoya, Chinzeimachi, Karatsu-City, Saga, Japan
Parking Free ※Lot use is shared with the Nagoya Castle Remains
(Space for 63 regular vehicles, 7 large busses)
- [Bus]
- Take the Showa Bus bound for “Nagoya Castle Museum” ,departing from Karatsu Station or Karatsu Oteguchi and get off at “Nagoya Castle Museum Entrance” .
- The museum is a 5-minute walk from there.
- [Car]
- 70-minute drive from Taku IC (Nagasaki Expressway).
- 30-minute drive from JR Karatsu Station.
