Nestled in our historic ikeniwa, or pond garden, Shakusui-tei, is our intimate Tea Ceremony Room – one of two contemporary venues in our Tea House. Available exclusively for private parties, Shakusui-tei is designed to immerse up to five guests in the spiritual beauty and traditional craft of Japanese practices with customized experiences such as a tea ceremony or a maiko or geiko-hosted evening.
Highlights
- The Tea Specialist’s Secret to a Bowl of Tea
Immerse yourself in the world of tea with a renowned local tea specialist. This experience is available for in-house guests only.
Details - An intimate setting in a historic garden
Revel in an evening with maiko or geiko as you experience the artistry of traditional Japanese entertaining. This experience applies only to guests booking a Residential Suite stay.
- An intimate evening in your own private Tea Room
Revel in an evening with a maiko or geiko as you experience the artistry of traditional Japanese entertaining. This experience applies only to guests booking a Residential Suite stay on our Best Available Room Rate.
- Experience True Craftsmanship
Our Tea Ceremony Room is designed by local artist Ryosuke Yamamoto, a true Japanese “shokunin” (expert craftsman).