Take a moment to restore your inner calm.
Traditional Japanese Culture in Kobe
Step away from the noise of everyday life and treat yourself to seasonal Japanese sweets and matcha.
In Momoyamadai, Kobe, we offer gentle, sensory-rich tea ceremony lessons where you can appreciate the foundations of chadō with all five senses.
Within a single bowl of tea lies a moment to reflect on yourself.
Authentic Tea Ceremony Experience
Each deliberate movement carries intention, inviting you to refine your senses in quiet stillness. Experience the teachings of Azuma Souna—a practice that honors tradition and nurtures richness through form.
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Our Distinctive Features
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About Our Lessons
Matcha & Wagashi Tasting Experience
Tea Ceremony Trial
No preparation needed / 60 minutes / Includes seasonal sweets
Refining Your Practice
Regular Lessons
Monthly tuition / From basics to certification / Make-up lessons available
Cultivating harmony and etiquette together
Family Tea Ceremony
For children age 4 and up / Parent–child pairs / Learn tradition in a joyful way
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Three Reasons People Choose Azuma Souna
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Expert Instruction by a Certified Urasenke Associate Professor
We teach traditional forms with clarity and precision.
Our instructor, certified as an Associate Professor of the Urasenke school, provides attentive, personalized guidance for both beginners and experienced practitioners.
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A Quiet Tea Room with Easy Access from Central Kobe
Located in Momoyamadai—about 38 minutes from Kobe Airport and easily accessible from Sannomiya—our tea room offers a peaceful retreat where you can step away from the city and restore your inner balance.
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Open and Inclusive for All Ages and Nationalities
We welcome everyone, regardless of age or background.Chair-style tea ceremony is available for those who find seiza difficult, and instruction can also be provided in English.
Families, children, and international guests are all invited to experience the spirit of Japanese tea culture.
Experience the Heart of
Japan in Kobe
本格的な茶道体験を、旅の思い出に。
(Create unforgettable memories with an authentic Tea Ceremony.)
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Our Thoughts on the Parent–Child Tea Ceremony Class
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Letters from Azumasōna
Urasenke Tea Ceremony School – Azumasouna
Momoyamadai Classroom
3-13-14 Momoyamadai, Tarumi-ku, Kobe 655-0854
Okurayama Classroom “Hifumi”
5-1-15 Kusunoki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe 650-0017
Lesson Schedule
Mondays: 10:00–21:00
Saturdays, Sundays & Holidays: 10:00–14:00
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