[Taiwanese Editor Kuma's Walk in Kanazawa] Tea Ceremony Experience at Kanazawa's Oldest Teahouse "Saisetsu-tei" Located in "Gyokusen-en Garden" with a History of Over 400 Years.

Hi there! I'm Kuma from Taiwan, and I joined the Kanazawabiyori Editorial Department in October 2023. This time, I will be in charge of a series with the aim of discovering the charms of Kanazawa, where I live for the first time. Thank you for your interest in "Kuma’s Walk in Kanazawa", and I hope you enjoy it.

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• Table of Contents
• Wander Around the Historic Garden
• Colorful Views Throughout the Four Seasons in "Gyokusen-en Garden"
• Tea Ceremony Experience at Kanazawa's Oldest Teahouse "Saisetsu-tei"

Wander Around the Historic Garden

"Gyokusen-en Garden", which boasts a history of over 400 years, is located in a back alley near Kenrokuen Garden. It is where Kanazawa's oldest teahouse "Saisetsu-tei" stands. This time, I visited the tea ceremony experience held there. You can wander around the historic garden in order to forget the worldly desires, and spend some quiet time in the teahouse, so be sure to visit when you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Colorful Views Throughout the Four Seasons in "Gyokusen-en Garden"

"Gyokusen-en Garden", which creates an impressive landscape with its rich undulations, is one of only six "Gyokukan style gardens" confirmed in Japan. It is said that this fantastic garden style, which originated from the painter Gyokukan, was based on a certain landscape painting in the Edo Period. The garden, where you can enjoy a variety of colors throughout the year, is home to old trees that are said to be over 400 years old and a wide variety of plants. As you walk around the garden in a peaceful manner, changing your perspective around the pond, you can see the stone arrangement and trees taking on different looks. Be sure to take a tour of this ancient garden, which was created to be beautiful in any season, and experience the profound beauty that dwells in the details inside.

Tea Ceremony Experience at Kanazawa's Oldest Teahouse "Saisetsu-tei"

After walking around the garden and climbing the stepping stones, at the top of the cliff, you will find the tea room "Saisetsu-tei". There, you can enjoy matcha tea and seasonal Japanese sweets while looking out at the historic garden. If you make a reservation in advance, you can also experience a tea ceremony. The tea master staff will give careful advice, and guidance in English is also available. So, even beginners and foreigners can feel free to join and experience the tea ceremony without worrying. Don't miss the opportunity to experience the Japanese tea ceremony and Japanese sweets culture at Kanazawa's oldest teahouse, "Saisetsu-tei".

Please visit the "Gyokusen-en Garden" which has been passed down for 400 years, and spend a quiet and elegant moment there.

■Gyokusen-en Nishida Family Garden

Address: 8-3 Koshomachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture
TEL: 076-221-0181
Open: 9:00-17:00 ※December: 10:00-16:00
Regular Closing Days: Wednesdays (When Wednesday is a holiday, the following weekday) ※There are temporary closures.
Winter Closure: 2023/12/25~2024/02/28
Admission fees: ※For individual adults ※Student fees and group discounts available. For details, please see the official website "Admission Fee"
・Admission fee for garden viewing only: 700 yen
・Experience of being a tea ceremony guest (incl. admission fee): 1,500 yen
・[Reservation required] Experience of performing a tea ceremony (incl. admission fee): 3,000 yen ※4,000 yen from March 2024
※Note: Price revisions are scheduled after the winter closure from March in 2024. Please see the official website for details.

Click here for Official Website
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[Editor Kuma from Taiwan]

Born in Taiwan, raised in China. A trilingual talented in not only Chinese (traditional and simplified), but also Japanese (perfect score on JLPT N1) and English (106 on TOEFL). Enjoys photography and observing stars in various places.

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