A Special Experience at Shofukuji, Japan's First Zen Temple: A Traditional Zen-style Tea Ceremony
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Located in Hakata, Fukuoka, the gateway to Kyushu, Shofukuji Temple is a historic Zen temple founded by the Zen master Eisai, who brought tea seeds back from China(Southern Song Dynasty). It is also recognized as a place deeply connected to the history of Japanese tea culture.
"Sengai-san" refers to Zen Master Sengai Gibon (1750-1837), the 123rd chief priest of Shofukuji Temple. Through his warm-hearted and often humorous Zen paintings, he shared the teachings of Zen with a wide audience. In remembrance of his legacy, a tea ceremony and sutra-copying experience are held each year leading up to his memorial day on October 7.
This plan offers participation in a "Futatsu-gashira Tea Ceremony," a simplified version of the traditional Zen-style "Yotsu-gashira Tea Ceremony." Enjoy a unique tea gathering conducted according to ancient traditions that are said to represent the origins of the Japanese tea ceremony.
Following the tea ceremony, participants will have the opportunity to view valuable works, including Sengai's Zen paintings, displayed in the Oojoin.
This is a rare opportunity to enjoy a special experience inside the Main Hall of Shofukuji Temple, an area not normally open to the public. We warmly invite you to join us.
＊Tickets for the "Futatsu-gashira Tea Ceremony" (Two-Head Tea Ceremony) at 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM are available for purchase through this page.
[Contact Information]
Fukuoka Convention & Visitors Bureau
E-mail : kankou@welcome-fukuoka.or.jp
Ticket Information
Adults (20 years old and over)
¥5,000More Information
Reservation Deadline
The start of the experience Up to 1 days before
What's included in the experience
What is not included in the experience
- Transportation expenses to the meeting place (Shofukuji Temple)
- Personal expenses and other incidental costs
Precautions
- Please avoid wearing revealing clothing such as tank tops or shorts on the day of the event.
- Participants are requested to remove accessories during the tea ceremony.
- Photography during the tea ceremony is not permitted.
- No refunds will be provided after purchase.
Information
Tea Ceremony Schedule
Saturday, October 3
First Tea Session
- 09:45 Meet at Shofukuji Temple
- 10:00 Tea Ceremony
- 10:25 Viewing of Works by Zen Master Sengai
- 10:50 Departure
Second Tea Session
- 10:45 Meet at Shofukuji Temple
- 11:00 Tea Ceremony
- 11:25 Viewing of Works by Zen Master Sengai
- 11:50 Departure
Duration: Approximately 1 hour and 5 minutes per session.
Meeting place
Vendor Information
Enjoy Kyushu（JTB Fukuoka Branch）