Upcoming Events
Educational Gatherings
and Public Events
学校茶道
The Foundation welcomes school groups (kindergarten through university) and other groups for online lecture-presentations. These occasions are individually designed to the interests of each group such as language, literature, aesthetics, philosophy, or history. Please telephone 415.433.6553 to make arrangements.
We also host seasonal events that are open to the public. No prior tea experience is needed and all are welcome. Please check this page for the latest event listings.
2026 Winter
Hatsugama Open Hearth
初釜
睦月
Urasenke Foundation
Starts at 5:00 p.m., door opens 4:30 p.m.
$35 for members, $40 for non-members
RSVP to email by Jan 15
contact@urasenke.org
Let us gather in the tea room to celebrate the new year with some Hanabira mochi and Usucha. Our tea room will have the new year fresh and celebratory feelings. Horaikazari which is a new year decoration only seen during this time of year will be welcoming your arrival. No prior tea experience needed. All are welcome.
Hatsugama Open Hearth
初釜
睦月
Urasenke Foundation
Let us gather in the tea room to celebrate the new year with some Hanabira mochi and Usucha. Our tea room will have the new year fresh and celebratory feelings. Horaikazari which is a new year decoration only seen during this time of year will be welcoming your arrival. No prior tea experience needed. All are welcome.
Consulate-General of Japan in San Francisco: The Way of Tea Program
サンフランシスコ日本国総領事館: 茶の湯プログラム
如月
Consulate of Japan
Feb 7
Every year we welcome a group of students from various high schools and colleges/universities to demonstrate The Way of Tea. Please contact the consulate General of Japan if you’d like your school to participate in this program.
Consulate-General of Japan in San Francisco: The Way of Tea Program
サンフランシスコ日本国総領事館: 茶の湯プログラム
如月
Consulate of Japan
Every year we welcome a group of students from various high schools and colleges/universities to demonstrate The Way of Tea. Please contact the consulate General of Japan if you’d like your school to participate in this program.
2026 Spring
Chanoyu Presentations for California State University, Sacramento Classes
如月
弥生
卯月
University Library, CSU Sacramento
Mar 10, 11
Apr 21, 22, 24
These popular tea gatherings are held in the tearoom inside the University Library, CSU Sacramento. The tearoom was named Karakuan 嘉楽庵 by Zabosai Oiemoto, sixteenth generation master of Urasenke Konnichian. Gatherings are open to University students and faculty as well as those who are interested in the Way of Tea. Reservations are necessary. If your school or community group would like to schedule a visit, please contact Maria Ramirez at 916.278.5954.
For more information, and to see which gatherings still have space available, please visit the California State University Library website.
Chanoyu Presentations for California State University, Sacramento Classes
如月
弥生
卯月
University Library, CSU Sacramento
These popular tea gatherings are held in the tearoom inside the University Library, CSU Sacramento. The tearoom was named Karakuan 嘉楽庵 by Zabosai Oiemoto, sixteenth generation master of Urasenke Konnichian. Gatherings are open to University students and faculty as well as those who are interested in the Way of Tea. Reservations are necessary. If your school or community group would like to schedule a visit, please contact Maria Ramirez at 916.278.5954.
For more information, and to see which gatherings still have space available, please visit the California State University Library website.
Kagetsu lessons
花月
Urasenke Foundation
Please join our quarterly Kagetsu lessons offered for students at the foundation and students currently studying at other places.
There will be two sessions in one day. The morning session will review the basics of Kagetsu like walking in the tea room, understanding the overall flow and timing of your movements. Advanced students may join the afternoon session where we will go over intermediate to advanced temae. You’re welcome to join half day ($45) or full day ($80). Please note that knowledge of basic tana koicha, thick tea, procedure is required to join Kagetsu lessons.
Kagetsu lessons
花月
Urasenke Foundation
Please join our quarterly Kagetsu lessons offered for students at the foundation and students currently studying at other places.
There will be two sessions in one day. The morning session will review the basics of Kagetsu like walking in the tea room, understanding the overall flow and timing of your movements. Advanced students may join the afternoon session where we will go over intermediate to advanced temae. You’re welcome to join half day ($45) or full day ($80). Please note that knowledge of basic tana koicha, thick tea, procedure is required to join Kagetsu lessons.
Sakura Matsuri
桜祭り
Nihonmachi Little Friends,
Japantown
Please join us for a bowl of tea in Japan town during the Sakura Matsuri Festival or Northern California Cherry Blossom festival. Chanoyu presentations will be held at the Tateuchi audotorium in Little Friends building. Please find more information at https://sfcherryblossom.
Sakura Matsuri
桜祭り
Nihonmachi Little Friends,
Japantown
Please join us for a bowl of tea in Japan town during the Sakura Matsuri Festival or Northern California Cherry Blossom festival. Chanoyu presentations will be held at the Tateuchi audotorium in Little Friends building. Please find more information at https://sfcherryblossom.
2026 Summer
Japan Day
Studio Gen, Japantown
Urasenke Foundation will present a table-style Chanoyu with a discussion of the history and philosophy of the Way of Tea. Join us at Studio Gen in Japan Town. More information can be found here https://japanweeksf.com.
Japan Day
Studio Gen, Japantown
Urasenke Foundation will present a table-style Chanoyu with a discussion of the history and philosophy of the Way of Tea. Join us at Studio Gen in Japan Town. More information can be found here https://japanweeksf.com.
Chanoyu Presentation for
Jan Ken Po Gakko
Sokiku Nakatani Tea room,
University Library
Every summer we welcome a group of students from Jan Ken Po Gakko who are learning about their cultural heritage. If your school or community group would like to schedule a visit to the tea room in the Library of Sacramento State University, please contact Maria Ramirez at 916.278.5954.
Chanoyu Presentation for
Jan Ken Po Gakko
Sokiku Nakatani Tea room,
University Library
Every summer we welcome a group of students from Jan Ken Po Gakko who are learning about their cultural heritage. If your school or community group would like to schedule a visit to the tea room in the Library of Sacramento State University, please contact Maria Ramirez at 916.278.5954.
The Imagine Project
Grace Cathedral, San Francisco
Join us for a rare opportunity to walk the famed labyrinth of Grace Cathedral, a sacred journey inward that mirrors the outward call for peace in our world.
Following the walk, we will share the story of The Imagine Project — a international initiative in honor of Dr. Sen Genshitsu, the 15th general Grand Master of the Urasenke Tea Tradition and inspired by John & Yoko’s timeless vision of world peace.
We invite you to receiver a bowl of tea — offered in the spirit of harmony, respect, purity, tranquility, and hope as we imagine peace together.
Presented by Richard Milgrim & Mari Milgrim
Ceramic Artist and Tea Master Kyoto, Japan
All are welcome. Space is limited.
RSVP details and full program information can be found here https://gracecathedral.vbotickets.com/event/The_Imagine_Project/167471.
2025 Fall
Open Hearth – Robiraki
Urasenke Foundation
Join us in celebrating the opening of the sunken hearth which also marks the new season in the tea room. We will be offering zenzai followed by thin tea. We look forward to welcoming you at the foundation.
Chanoyu Presentations for California State University, Sacramento Classes
長月
神無月
霜月
University Library, CSU Sacramento
These popular tea gatherings are held in the tearoom inside the University Library, CSU Sacramento. The tearoom was named Karakuan 嘉楽庵 by Zabosai Oiemoto, sixteenth generation master of Urasenke Konnichian. Gatherings are open to University students and faculty as well as those who are interested in the Way of Tea. Reservations are necessary. If your school or community group would like to schedule a visit, please contact Maria Ramirez at 916.278.5954.
For more information, and to see which gatherings still have space available, please visit the California State University Library website.
End of Year Student Chakai
Urasenke Foundation
More info to come.
