Urasenke Sydney invites you to the 2026 Annual Chakai, a rare opportunity to experience authentic Japanese Tea Ceremony in Sydney.
Each session features two distinct tea ceremony styles and includes two bowls of matcha accompanied by specially prepared sweets.
📅 Sunday, 25 October 2026
📍 Mill Hill Community Hall, Bondi Junction
🎟️ Tickets: $35
🔗 Booking essential: https://www.trybooking.com/DOALP
Join us for the Urasenke Sydney Annual Tea Ceremony
🌿 Master Your Matcha Craft! 🌿
Join us for the Urasenke Sydney Annual Tea Ceremony — a serene and immersive experience celebrating the art of Japanese tea.
🗓 Date: Sunday, 19 October 2025
📍 Location: Glebe Town Hall
💰 Cost: $70 per person
🍱 Vegetarian bento option available
✨ What’s included:
🍵 Watch a traditional tea ceremony demonstration
🎋 Whisk and taste authentic Matcha
🍬 Enjoy Japanese sweets
🍱 Savor a beautifully prepared Bento lunch
🍡 Create or observe the making of Wasanbon dry sweets (available for purchase)
🕰 Sessions:
• 10:30–12:00
• 12:00–13:30
• 13:30–15:00
• 15:00–16:30
🎟 Book your spot now: trybooking.com/events/landing/1468695
📩 Enquiries: events@urasenkesydney.org.au
Let the spirit of tea bring calm and connection 🍃
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Join us at Cowra Koyo Maturi for a special tea ceremony demonstration!
On Friday, May 2nd, we will host sessions for schools, and on Saturday, May 3rd, we will welcome the public. Enjoy traditional Japanese sweets and a bowl of matcha tea for just $10. We hope to see you there!
Congratulations Dr. Armstrong!
Our president, Dr. Peter Armstrong, has been honored with the Emperor’s Award: “The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays (旭日双綬章)” for his efforts in introducing sumo culture to Australia. The Urasenke Sydney Association held a celebration party last Sunday, where we enjoyed delicious food and wonderful company.
The flowers from Daisousho (大宗匠) and Urasenke Tankokai Sydney members
Hand-made cakes by our talented members
Urasenke Annual Chakai
We will have an Annual Chakai on 26th October 2024 at Glebe Town Hall.
There are three sessions available and it costs $60 per person which includes:
- Tea ceremony demonstration
- Whisk and taste matcha green tea
- Japanese sweets
- Bento – Japanese packed lunch (Vegetarian option available)
Please book early to avoid disappointment!
The booking link: https://www.trybooking.com/CVHBB
COWRA KOYO MATSURI FESTIVAL
Thanks to a grant from the Japan Foundation, Urasenke Sydney was able to demonstrate chado to the public and run workshops for school students in Cowra during the shire’s Koyo Matsuri festival on 3rd and 4th May.
