Experience Sakai's Culture and History! Enjoy a Tea Experience at Sakai Toshiharu Forest

Immerse yourself in the world of tea ceremony

For those interested in Japanese tea ceremony or who wish to experience Japan’s rich cultural heritage, Sakai Toshiharu Forest is the perfect place. Here, under the guidance of masters from the Omotesenke, Urasenke, and Mushakōjisenke schools, you can enjoy an “Otemae Experience” where you prepare your own tea in a traditional tea room. This experience offers a valuable opportunity to delve deeply into the world of tea ceremony, which is closely tied to history.

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Minimum number of participants: 10
Maximum capacity: 20 people
Participation restrictions: None
Meeting place/exchange place: Sakai Toshiaki no Mori Reception, 2-1-1 Shukuin-cho Nishi, Sakai-ku, Sakai-shi, Osaka
Exclusions: Closed on the third Tuesday of every month (or the following day if the Tuesday falls on a public holiday) and the New Year holidays
Meeting time and business hours: Opening hours: 9:00-18:00 Tea ceremony experience: 10:00-17:00
Tour schedule: 10 minutes before the start: Meet at reception and move to the tea room / 5 minutes before the start: Enter after receiving important information / Disband at the tea room after the start
Time required: Experience time about 1 hour
Dietary requests: We can prepare different snacks for those with food allergies
Barrier-free: No. The experience will be conducted in a tea room, sitting in seiza position.
Parking: Parking for regular cars and buses available (paid).

Guide language: Japanese
Note: Guides are only available in the exhibition area. Tea ceremony staff can assist with translations using portable translators.

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Adults (general): 1,000 yen

High school students (16-18 years old): 900 yen

Under 15 years old: 800 yen

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Relax and enjoy tea ceremony

For those who prefer a more relaxed atmosphere to enjoy the tea ceremony, the “Ritsurei Teisha” is recommended. Here, you can savor matcha and Sakai’s traditional sweets while seated on tatami mats. This experience, highlighted by the legendary skills of the Sansenke schools, maintains the traditions of the tea ceremony while providing a style that even first-timers can comfortably enjoy.

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Minimum number of participants: 1 person
Maximum capacity: 15 people
Participation restrictions: None
Meeting place/exchange place: Sakai Toshiaki no Mori reception, 2-1-1 Shukuin-cho Nishi, Sakai-ku, Sakai City
Exclusions: Closed on the third Tuesday of every month (or the following day if the Tuesday falls on a public holiday) and the New Year holidays
Meeting time and business hours: Opening hours: 9:00-18:00 Tea ceremony: 10:00-17:00
Tour schedule: Enter 5 minutes before the start. Enter after receiving important information. Free to leave after the tour ends.
Time required: Approximately 20 minutes
Dietary requests: We can prepare different snacks for those with food allergies
Barrier-free: Yes. Wheelchair accessible.
Parking: Parking for regular cars and buses available (paid).

Guide languages: Japanese
Note: Guides are only available in the exhibition area. Tea ceremony staff can assist with translations using portable translators.

Sales price and category

Adults (general): 800 yen

High school students (16-18 years old): 700 yen

Children 15 and under: 600 yen *20% off the above rates for groups of 10 or more

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A taste journey through Sakai with the original menu of "Toshiro"

To conclude your visit to Sakai Toshiharu Forest, why not enjoy a special dish at the Japanese restaurant “Ume no Hana”? In collaboration with Sakai City, “Rishō,” an original menu inspired by Sen no Rikyū and Yosano Akiko, offers kaiseki cuisine featuring dishes named after these historical figures. The meal includes the Ritsurei Teisha and a ticket for exhibition viewing, allowing you to fully experience Sakai’s history and culture without missing a detail.

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Minimum number of participants: 1 person
Participation restrictions: None
Meeting place/exchange place: Ume no Hana Sakai Toshiaki no Mori store, 2-1-17 Shukuin-cho Nishi, Sakai-ku, Sakai-shi, Osaka
Operating period: All year round
Exclusion days: Ume no Hana Closed: New Year's holiday (December 31st, January 1st) / Sakai Risho no Mori Closed: 3rd Tuesday of every month and New Year's holiday (December 29th to January 3rd)
Meeting time and business hours: Ume no Hana business hours: 11:00-22:00 / Risho no Mori opening hours: 9:00-18:00 Tea ceremony: 10:00-17:00
Tour Schedule: After dining at Ume no Hana, you will enjoy a tour of Sakai Tosho no Mori and be given a tea ceremony voucher (valid for a certain period).
Time required: Ume no Hana: about 90 minutes, Risho no Mori: about 60 minutes including tea ceremony
Meals provided: Meals provided
Dietary requests:
Ume no Hana: Please inquire
Toshiko no Mori: Separate sweets can be prepared for those with food allergies
Barrier-free: Yes. Wheelchair accessible.
Parking: Parking for regular cars and buses available (paid).

Guide: No guide
Guide language: Japanese
Note: Guides are only available in the Risho no Mori exhibition area. Tea ceremony staff can assist with translations using portable translation devices.

Sales price and category

Flat rate: 4,980 yen

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