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This multipurpose facility occupies a former charcoal wholesaler’s building from the Taisho era, renovated in-house around the theme of carrying on its legacy. Centered on chanoyu, the Japanese tea ceremony, it offers opportunities to experience a wide range of culture and art, including tea, sweets, food, alcoholic beverages, fine art, crafts, fragrances, books, music, and traditional culture.

The facility offers approximately 200 carefully selected varieties of Japanese tea from across the country, along with sweets and meals that pair well with them. Works by artists and craftspeople, including tea utensils and art, are also available for purchase.

Options include “◯間’s CHAJI - Tea and Sweets,” a pairing course featuring teas selected by ◯間 and matching sweets, and “◯間’s CHAJI - Lunch,” a casual lunchtime take on a traditional tea gathering. Those who simply want to sample different teas can try a tasting flight of three Japanese teas. A variety of other experiences are also available, including “Japanese Tea × Botanicals: Fragrance Making.”

For “Japanese Tea × Botanicals: Fragrance Making,” participants select one of Bikō’s six original Japanese tea fragrances as a base, then layer it with their choice of botanical scents.

Events are also held regularly, so check the official website for the latest information.