If you unravel the string, Sakai 2026 Sakai Plaza of Rikyu and Akiko venue
2026-03-10
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Experience the Expo once again in Sakai! Sakai Plaza of Rikyu and Akiko x Czech Pavilion
The tea will be served using tea utensils designed by a contemporary artist that were used at the Osaka-Kansai Expo.
In addition to enjoying fresh sweets inspired by Mucha's work "La Traviata," there will also be time to try making your own tea and enjoy a shamisen performance by Tsuruya Musical Instruments!
In addition to enjoying fresh sweets inspired by Mucha's work "La Traviata," there will also be time to try making your own tea and enjoy a shamisen performance by Tsuruya Musical Instruments!
The standing tea ceremony will also feature a re-enactment of the "Sakai Hospitality Tea Ceremony" held at the Czech Republic Pavilion, with tea being served using Bohemian glass tea utensils.
Tea ceremony in the hall
◆ Date and time ◆
March 21 (Sat)①10:00～ ②11:30～ ③13:00～ ④14:30～ ⑤16:00～ (Each session lasts approximately 60 minutes)
☆①② include tea making experience
☆③～⑤ include a shamisen performance (tea making experience is not included)
March 21 (Sat)①10:00～ ②11:30～ ③13:00～ ④14:30～ ⑤16:00～ (Each session lasts approximately 60 minutes)
☆①② include tea making experience
☆③～⑤ include a shamisen performance (tea making experience is not included)
☆Tea Ceremony Cooperation: Osaka Municipal University Nakamozu Campus Tea Ceremony Club (Urasenke)
March 22 (Sun)①13:00～ ②14:30～ ③16:00～ (Each session lasts approximately 60 minutes)
☆All courses include tea making experience
☆Tea ceremony cooperation: Mushakoji Senke
◆Venue◆ Sakai Plaza of Rikyu and Akiko Tea Room Hall
◆Price◆ Each seat is 1,000 yen (tax included) on both days, and includes limited edition sweets and matcha tea with a "La Traviata" motif.
◆Capacity◆ 20 people per session. Those who wish to enjoy tea in tea bowls designed by contemporary artists will be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis on the day.
◆Application◆ Please apply through the reservation site below.
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◆ Date and time ◆
March 20th (Friday/Holiday) - 22nd (Sunday)
March 20th (Friday/Holiday) - 22nd (Sunday)
10:00 ~ 17:00
*Time required for 1 seat: approximately 20 minutes
*Reception is open until 16:40 PM
◆Price◆ 800 yen / Adults 700 yen / High school students 600 yen / Junior high school students and younger
◆Capacity◆ Approximately 20 people per session
◆Price◆ 800 yen / Adults 700 yen / High school students 600 yen / Junior high school students and younger
◆Capacity◆ Approximately 20 people per session
◆Application◆ Not required, first come first served on the day
We will be serving limited edition sweets with the Czech Pavilion character "Rene" as the motif (limited quantities available).