Oochamori Tea Ceremony at Saidaiji Temple in Nara | Cultural Experience in Kansai Japan

Hello, I’m Chiaki, an interpreter.

Recently, I attended Oochamori, a traditional tea ceremony held at
Saidaiji Temple in Nara.
This special event is famous for serving tea in an unusually large tea bowl.

 

Saidaiji Temple is a historic temple with more than
1,200 years of history.

During the Edo period, alcohol was not allowed in the temple.
Instead, the monks began holding a tea ceremony where visitors could share tea together.
For this ceremony, they used a very large tea bowl so that everyone could enjoy tea in the same spirit.

Even today, this unique event is held only twice a year.

Drinking tea from such a huge tea bowl with the help of my friends was a wonderful and fun experience!

In the Kansai region, there are many places where you can experience traditional Japanese culture and history.
If you have a chance to visit Japan, please come and explore Kansai!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accessible Travel Tip: Wheelchair Taxi (Care Taxi) in Kansai

For elderly travelers or wheelchair users visiting Kobe, Osaka, Kyoto, and the Kansai area,
a wheelchair taxi (also called a care taxi in Japan) can make sightseeing much easier and more comfortable.

• Wheelchair-accessible transportation
• Comfortable travel to temples, restaurants, and sightseeing spots
• Safe and stress-free travel support in Japan