Osaka Cooking Class
Tea Ceremony Experience (Urasenke)

Len, Australia

Every minute, from pickup at the station, with Eiko, was magical. She is warm and kind and so knowledgeable. We have wanted to do a tea ceremony forever and this surpassed our expectations. We learned so much and Eiko made very minute meaningful and so mindful, with sounds and bows and ‘manners’. We left feeling like we had made a friend for life. Eiko is a special person who made the experience even more special fro us, we highly recommend. Len, Debbie and Mischa (Sydney, Australia)

Jan 2025

Response from Eiko
Thank you for the warm review． I am grateful to have met such a warm and Kind family． I also applaud your hard work． I hope to see you again so meday． Thank you very much． Osaka host EiKo

Simone, United States of America

Eiko is just lovely. She is very knowledgable, warm, kind and generous. She clearly loves teaching people about traditional Japanese way and is just a delight. I couldn't recommend her or her classes more. If you're ever in Osaka, look her up, you won't regret it.

Nov 2024

Response from Eiko
Thank you for your warm review. Because I was traveling also, I tried to make it a fun experience. I'm so glad to hear from you. Also , if I will cook our favorite dishes. Wishing you a good trip. Osaka host EiKo

Sumaiyah , United Kingdom

Eiko was an incredible and hospitable host! Not only was she extremely knowledgeable about tea ceremony, kimono and bento, she also had a kind and warm heart and attitude. Eiko went above and beyond to make our experience memorable - our time spent together is one I will never forget and treasure always :~) I have never felt so taken care of, from her welcome at the train station to our goodbye. Please consider one or more of Eiko’s classes if you wish to learn from someone who will put in 100% effort. I wish for her kindness to be returned to her ten-fold. Thank you to the lovely Eiko <3

Nov 2024

Response from Eiko
Thank you for the warm review. your was a very good student. And Good times, thank your for the memories. EiKo

Matthew Willcocks, Australia

My partner and I did the 'Tea Ceremony' class with Eiko on the 29/9. Eiko met us at the station, walked us to her shop, taught us the traditions and cultural significance of the Tea Ceremony, and then walked us back to the station when we were done. Eiko speaks well in English, and works very hard to make sure guests understand important information to run a smooth class (picture instructions with translations to support learning). We learnt some Japanese phrases and were able to ask questions. We were taught key Tea Ceremony steps at a table, then moved to the tatami mat for a short while- this to prevent knee/leg pain (very considerate). At the end of the class, we were lucky enough to have Eiko dress us in Yakuta/Kimono and take photos. Eiko was generous with her time, care and gifts to us. This is an experience that we will treasure, and we left feeling like we had made a new friend. Thank you!

Sep 2024

Response from Eiko
Thank you for the warm review. you was a very good student.And your was very kind and understand my poor English. It was a day with lovely guests. The review cheer me up and make me learn hard again. Now, let me invite you . And let's make you favorite japan food. I'm looking forward to that day. EiKo

Jan, Germany

We had a really nice teaching class with Eiko. She was super welcoming and nice. Her wholeheartheness made it a really nice time.

Feb 2024

Response from Eiko
Thanks for the warm reply. I am happy to have a good time together. Iwish you all the best! you are welcome to come back to Japan. Eiko

Bouke, Netherlands

Lovely tea-ceremony experience. Enjoyed every bit of it, definite recommendation! Thanks again for your hospitality and kindness Eiko!

Nov 2023

Response from Eiko
Thanks for the warm review. Thank you for having time and memories together. you learned the tea ceremony quickly and experienced it well. TaKe care and have ａ good trip. Eiko

Marcel, Czech Republic

It was a very interesting and enjoyable experience. Thank you Eiko for the very family atmosphere and nice gifts.

Oct 2023

Response from Eiko
Thanks for the warm review. Thank you for having a good time and memories to gether. I hope that the two the you will be happy for a long time. Eiko

Martin, Phillipines

We arrived earlier than expected and Eiko was already waiting for us. She is very warm and accommodating. The tea ceremony was light-hearted and informative. Eiko is a gracious host. We got more than what we expected. Thank you so much, Eiko!

Oct 2023

Response from Eiko
Thanks for the warm review. you are ａ great student. And Thank you for having ａgood time of memories. I will always be friends and pray for the happiness of both of you. Eiko

Patrick , United States of America

My sister and I had a wonderful time with Eiko. She was very sweet, generous, and explained how to do the tea ceremony carefully and kindly. She came to meet us at the train station, invited us into her home, let us practice the tea ceremony before actually undertaking it, and helped us try on lovely kimonos. Our time was very much worth it, especially because of Eiko’s warmth and generosity. I highly recommend this experience to others visiting Japan!

Oct 2023

Response from Eiko
Thanks for the warm review. Ｉam grateful that we had ａ good time and memories together. They were lovely people. And It was ａ very good Japanese. Now Let's make delicious food together. Ｉ wish you all the best! Eiko

Maud, Netherlands

Eiko was a wonderful lady, the experience was amazing!

Oct 2023

Response from Eiko
Thanks for the warm. Thank you for having a good time. Ｉ hope you will find many good memories. Eiko

Rose, Australia

Me and my three friends had a fantastic time during Eiko’s wonderful tea ceremony. Firstly she met us at the station with a beautiful smile and walked with us to her shop where the ceremony is conducted in a cosy space. She so generously spoke English to us as we have no Japanese, and her effort was much appreciated, we understood her well. The tea ceremony was a wonderful experience for us; we all agree it is the best thing we have done in our 5 week trip around Japan. Eiko is a lovely, kind teacher whose method was very practical and enjoyable! The sweets we ate during the ceremony were the best we have had in Japan, and we dressed in Eiko’s beautiful kimono. Eiko is masterful with her wrapping of the robe and helping you wear it, we loved that part so much. Eiko is one of the kindest people we have met in Japan and she was so generous with her time, skills, and gifts. We really felt as though we were with a friend. Thank you Eiko, we hope to see you again one day and can’t encourage other visitors to Osaka enough to visit Eiko and enjoy the traditions of Japan.

Sep 2023

Rose, Australia

Me and my three friends had a fantastic time during Eiko’s wonderful tea ceremony. Firstly she met us at the station with a beautiful smile and walked with us to her shop where the ceremony is conducted in a cosy space. She so generously spoke English to us as we have no Japanese, and her effort was much appreciated, we understood her well. The tea ceremony was a wonderful experience for us; we all agree it is the best thing we have done in our 5 week trip around Japan. Eiko is a lovely, kind teacher whose method was very practical and enjoyable! The sweets we ate during the ceremony were the best we have had in Japan, and we dressed in Eiko’s beautiful kimono. Eiko is masterful with her wrapping of the robe and helping you wear it, we loved that part so much. Eiko is one of the kindest people we have met in Japan and she was so generous with her time, skills, and gifts. We really felt as though we were with a friend. Thank you Eiko, we hope to see you again one day and can’t encourage other visitors to Osaka enough to visit Eiko and enjoy the traditions of Japan.

Sep 2023

Response from Eiko
Thank you for the warm review. you are such a good and lovely student. when I come to Osaka, I make delicious food and wait. Thank you for spending time with you. I wish you all the best. Eiko

Mira, United States of America

Had a lovely time with Eiko. She did a great job in teaching us the ways of a simple tea ceremony. She was very sweet. Would recommend this experience.

Sep 2023

Response from Eiko
Thanks for the warm review. Thank you having ａ good time of memories. And Ｉ wish you aIl the best! EiKo

Amanda, United States of America

Eiko was an amazing host!! She taught us how to partake in a tea ceremony, had us practice, then fully do it. She’s very sweet and prepared, and I wish I had the time to take one of her cooking classes! I highly recommend her.

Sep 2023

Response from Eiko
Thanks for the warm review. you are an understanding and cute student. Thank you for having a great time to gether. when Ｉ Come to Osaka someday , Ｉ will make delicious food and wait for you. EiKo

Lili, United States of America

We had an amazing experience and our host was really nice, waiting for us at the station even when we arrived early. She's really welcoming and taught us alot about the Japanese tradition. Will definitely recommend her to others and come back if I'm in Japan again!

Sep 2023

Response from Eiko
Thank you for the warm review. youwere a Very good and lovely student. Meeting you guys added to my happy memories. Come bake anytime. My precious daughters. I'm waiting for you to make something delicious. Please be careful when traveling. EiKo

Nathalie, United Kingdom

We could not have had a better time, Eiko made our Tea Ceremony experience incredible with her kindness, humour, and passion. She was incredibly accommodating as one person in our group is vegan. Eiko went above and beyond and exceeded our expectations of the experience, leaving us all happy and smiling throughout, and long after, the Tea Ceremony. Thank you so much Eiko!

Sep 2023

Response from Eiko
Thanks for the warm review. Thank you for answering with a hard japanese. your was a Very cute student. I wish you all happiness. EiKo

Simon, United Kingdom

We loved every moment of this. Eiko’s warmth, patience and kindness made our visit so special. After two weeks in Japan I’m sure this will remain our favourite experience.

Jul 2023

Response from Eiko
Thanks for the warm review. you were excellent student. we was very gentlemanly　and kind. And Thank you for 　so many memories to me.　

Arleen, United States of America

Our tea ceremony was outstanding!! We loved taking the steps to making tea, understanding how to serve it and the proper proper words to say in Japanese. Thank you! I hope you enjoyed our gift to you as we enjoyed your gift to us. Arleen, Camille & Kenedy

Jun 2023

Response from Eiko
Thanks for the warm. Good times , thank you for the memories. Hope we can meet ａlot.

Hanna Gisela, Germany

Thank you so much for the great experience. You were a good teacher.

Jun 2023

Response from Eiko
Thanks for the warm review. You was a very good student. if you have any Please contact. I might be able to help you. Have a fun trip with your cat!

michelle, Canada

She was so sweet and nice <3 would def recommend

May 2023

Response from Eiko
Thanks for the warm review. you was a very good student. if you're traveling for two , Please contact us if you have any problems with Japan. Maybe we can help. EiKo

Irina, Russia

There are not enough stars and words to describe our excellent expirience with Eiko! It was very special and very nice and I can 100% recommend it to anyone who would like to experience a traditional tea ceremony with lots of informations and details. We were so very lucky to have this time with Eiko and I can not thank her enough! Great host and great japanese traditions! Thank you so much!!! We have enjoyed our time!

May 2023

Irina, Russia

There are not enough stars and words to describe our excellent expirience with Eiko! It was very special and very nice and I can 100% recommend it to anyone who would like to experience a traditional tea ceremony with lots of informations and details. We were so very lucky to have this time with Eiko and I can not thank her enough! Great host and great japanese traditions! Thank you so much!!! We have enjoyed our time!

May 2023

Irina, Russia

There are not enough stars and words to describe our excellent expirience with Eiko! It was very special and very nice and I can 100% recommend it to anyone who would like to experience a traditional tea ceremony with lots of informations and details. We were so very lucky to have this time with Eiko and I can not thank her enough! Great host and great japanese traditions! Thank you so much!!! We have enjoyed our time!

May 2023

Irina, Russia

There are not enough stars and words to describe our excellent expirience with Eiko! It was very special and very nice and I can 100% recommend it to anyone who would like to experience a traditional tea ceremony with lots of informations and details. We were so very lucky to have this time with Eiko and I can not thank her enough! Great host and great japanese traditions! Thank you so much!!! We have enjoyed our time!

May 2023

Irina, Russia

There are not enough stars and words to describe our excellent expirience with Eiko! It was very special and very nice and I can 100% recommend it to anyone who would like to experience a traditional tea ceremony with lots of informations and details. We were so very lucky to have this time with Eiko and I can not thank her enough! Great host and great japanese traditions! Thank you so much!!! We have enjoyed our time!

May 2023

Response from Eiko
Thanks for the warm review. you were very interested in the tea ceremony and asked me a lot of question. They also sympathzed with my answer, which was not enough.you were such excellent students. you beautiful Japanese will remain my heat. If you have a problem maybe Ｉcan help remember you a little. EiKo

Kenneth, United States of America

EiKo was a lovely host! Her hospitality, enthusiasm, and warmth made us feel right at home. We truly enjoyed the ceremony, especially the opportunity to get to know EiKo.

May 2023

Response from Eiko
Thanks for the warm review. your have experienced it very gentlemanly　and seriously. The learning is also wonderful. If.you are stll Japan. Please do not hesitate to email us if you have any problems. Im sure you can help. EiKo

Troy, United States of America

Our time with Eiko was great! She welcomed us into her shop and was so friendly! We felt like family. It was a cozy and unforgettable experience where we learned how to do the traditional tea ceremony. Would love to do more classes with her!

May 2023

Response from Eiko
Thankyou for the warm review. you were ａ very good student. you did everything you could use . Thankyou for the wonderful memories and the wonderful time. I hope for your happiness. EiKo

Gabriel, Canada

Very very nice ! Would recommend to anyone!

Apr 2023

Response from Eiko
Thanks for the warm review. ill never forget my time with the NiCE boys． I wish you all the best． EiKo

Colleen & Graham McKellar, Australia

Eiko was a wonderful host. We enjoyed our whole experience at the tea ceremony. Eiko was very generous with her time and attention. We would highly recommend this experience.

Apr 2023

Colleen & Graham McKellar, Australia

Eiko was a wonderful host. We enjoyed our whole experience at the tea ceremony. Eiko was very generous with her time and attention. We would highly recommend this experience.

Apr 2023

Response from Eiko
Thank you for the warm review. Thank you for listening to my poor English. I was happy to meet a very Nice family all day. Please take care on your way home．I pray for your happiness! EiKo

Sylvia, Poland

Awesome!! First I was a bit sceptical about the whole thing as I did not receive the address it was quite far from the Osaka center and the reviews were too positive. How wrong I was!, They are very very true and Eiko and the whole tea ceremony experience was just amazing. She is such a good teacher very patient helping also with my Japanese. SO. SO. SO EXTREMELY WARM HEARTED, KIND AND LOVELY Person that I was enchanted right away. Without Eiko and the whole tea ceremony my Japanese experience would have never been complete. Thank you so much and I hope to see you again soon!

Mar 2023

Response from Eiko
Hi Sylvla Thank you for Your sincere review. you were a very ent husiastic student. you are cute and honest. So lm sure you'll be good at Japanese tea. And Japanese . Wlcome to Japan again.ｌ pray for your happiness from Japan. EiKo

Calin, Singapore

Our tea ceremony experience with Eiko-San was a great one. Very friendly and cheerful local Japanese lady.

Dec 2022

Response from Eiko
Thank you for your kind reply. Thank you for following my poor conversation. I pray for your safety. EiKo

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