Aman Kyoto (located in Jugendō, Okitayama, Kita-ku, Kyoto) will celebrate its third anniversary this fall, and to commemorate this, will be selling a limited number of Aman Kyoto "Forest Garden Tea Box Sets," designed by tea master Amae Daichi, head of Totōsha, from 11:00 a.m. on November 1, 2022. In addition, reservations will begin being accepted from October 3, 2022, for the "3rd Anniversary Accommodation Plan," which includes the "Forest Garden Tea Box Set," an "Outdoor Tea Ceremony Experience," and other special benefits.
Aman Kyoto's aesthetics come together with nature
Paying respect to the traditional culture, history, environment and lifestyles of the land, and understanding them through these experiences, is at the heart of Aman's philosophy. This tea box brings together the aesthetics of a forest garden and nature, supervised by tea master Tairiku Amae, who has been holding outdoor tea ceremonies in the Forest Garden since Aman Kyoto opened. The tea bowls use clay and glaze made from soil collected at Aman Kyoto, and the rich earthen colors that emerge through chemical reactions in nature are as if the scenery being viewed is reflected in the vessel. They were created by Kyoto ceramicist Shiro Shimizu, whose work begins from digging out the clay. The wrapping that carefully wraps the tea bowl is dyed with the water that flows through the premises and the green maple leaves, and the vibrant colors adorn the fabric, bringing to life the natural beauty of the forest.
Mori no Niwa Chabako - Bring Mindfulness into Everyday Life
According to Amae, "The fresh green of the matcha evokes the image of tea fields, the sound of pouring hot water into the tea bowl, and the warmth of holding the tea bowl in your palm. Making tea while paying attention to each and every step is a true meditation, as it sharpens all your senses. The memories that lie dormant in the tea utensils, the invisible parts that become visible, deepen the flavor of the tea." Taking just five minutes a day to escape the hustle and bustle and creating a space in your mind through tea is truly mindfulness. We hope you will incorporate the mindfulness of "making tea for yourself and simply drinking it" into your daily life, while thinking of the tranquil forest garden.
Aman Kyoto "Forest Garden Tea Box Set"
On sale from 11am on Tuesday, November 1st, 2022
Price: 330,000 yen (tax included)
Contents: Tea bowl (ceramic), tea wrapping (cotton), tea utensils (paper and lacquer), tea scoop, tea whisk and tea whisk case (bamboo), teapot (gourd), outer bag (Amunsen fabric), water bottle (stainless steel), matcha
Reservations: Call 075-496-1333 (9am-7pm) or email amankyoto@aman.com
Web https://www.aman.com/ja-jp/resorts/aman-kyoto/experiences/autumn-experiences-aman-kyoto
*Please note that numbers are limited and will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis.
Aman Kyoto "3rd Anniversary Accommodation Plan" Includes a private outdoor tea ceremony experience with Chabako's Amae Daichi
Reservations begin from 11:00 AM on Monday, October 3, 2022
Accommodation period: Tuesday, November 1, 2022 - Friday, March 31, 2023
Price: 1 night, 2 days, 2 people, from 1.5 million yen (tax and service charge included)
Contents ・Accommodation in the Takagamine Suite (165 square meters)
・Breakfast at The Living Pavilion by Aman
・Kaiseki cuisine at Japanese restaurant Takaan
・Private outdoor tea ceremony experience by Chef Amae Daichi
・One Mori no Niwa tea box set
Reservations: Phone 075-496-1333 (9am-7pm) or email amankyoto@aman.com
*Reservations must be made at least two weeks prior to your stay. Please note that we may not be able to accommodate your request depending on the booking situation.
*For the outdoor tea ceremony experience, dates will be adjusted at the time of your accommodation inquiry. Please note that we may not be able to accommodate your request. In the event of rain, the event will be held in your Takagamine Suite. *Cancellation fees will be charged from 3:00 PM one month prior to your stay.
Contents of the Compact and Portable Tea Box
This tea box, created in collaboration with young Kyoto artisans, is high-quality yet easy to enjoy even for those unfamiliar with the tea ceremony. Using a natural gourd instead of a tea box, it carefully wraps your tea utensils while ensuring stability by fitting securely into the bottom of the bag. This compact and portable tea box will add color to any occasion, whether you're picnicking with friends in nature or just enjoying a cup of tea by yourself, indoors or out.
Tea Bowl The clay and glaze are made from soil collected at Aman Kyoto, resulting in a beautiful and nutritious appearance. Crafted by Shiro Shimizu, who creates his works from the very beginning, digging out the soil himself.
Shifuku: The bag that beautifully wraps the tea bowl is dyed with green maple leaves and the water that flows through Aman Kyoto by Terada Michiko.
Tea Utensils: Tea utensils made from paper with lacquer applied. The texture of the natural material stands out, and the product is lightweight yet durable. Crafted by Koizumi Takumi.
Tea Scoop: Made from recycled soot-covered bamboo that has been smoked by the hearth of an old house for over 100 years. It is characterized by its unique natural texture. Crafted by Takahira Mamoru.
Chasen and Chasen Case: A compact chasen is used for outdoor tea ceremonies. The chasen case is also made from bamboo, which securely protects the delicate chasen.
Tea Box (Kenzui): A natural gourd is used instead of a tea box, protecting the tea utensils and ensuring stability by fitting securely into the bottom of the bag. The inside is lacquered and can also be used as a water container.
Outer bag: Combines functionality and design, folds up three-dimensionally for transport and flat for storage. The sooted bamboo left over from the tea scoop is used as a handle for an accent. Created by designer Michiko Terada.
Matcha: Single-growing, single-variety matcha from a single tea plantation, grown on a traditional bamboo rack by a sixth-generation tea farmer in Uji. Kyoto Uji Tea House "Yamamoto Jinjiro"
Water bottle: Aman Kyoto's original forest green bottle
Tea master Amae Dairiku
Born in 1988. He spent his childhood in Korea, Russia, the United States, Syria, and Ukraine. He returned to Japan at the age of 19 to study architecture at a university in Kyoto. Driven by his interest in sukiya-style architecture, he studied the tea ceremony, a comprehensive art form of Japanese culture, and in 2013 launched the tea ceremony platform "Totosha." He elevates traditional tea with a modern interpretation, promoting a lifestyle that incorporates tea to younger generations and foreigners, and conducting awareness-raising activities. He specializes in unconventional outdoor tea ceremonies, and when Aman Kyoto opened in 2019, he held an outdoor tea ceremony event set in a forest garden, captivating guests from Japan and abroad.
What is Outdoor Tea Ceremony?
Outdoor tea ceremonies are tea ceremonies held outdoors, or in the midst of nature. The "Kitano Daichayu," a grand tea ceremony held by Toyotomi Hideyoshi at Kitano Tenmangu Shrine in 1587, is considered an example of this. One of the joys of outdoor tea ceremonies is that they are free from traditional etiquette and formality, and are designed with a different flavor from that of a tea room, allowing host and guest to become one and connect with each other.
About Aman Kyoto
Aman Kyoto, which opened on November 1, 2019, is a private resort nestled in a secluded forest garden at the foot of the Takamine Sanzan mountain range, stretching from Mount Hidari Daimonji in the north of Kyoto. The spacious 24,000-square-meter grounds are dotted with an arrival building, living room building, restaurant building, spa building with natural hot springs, a guest building with 24 rooms, and two pavilions, all blending seamlessly into the forest garden. Aman Kyoto's modern architecture, like a hideaway, and the landscape created by its dignified gardens that have stood the test of time, offer a stay that allows you to experience the profound charm of this ancient capital.
Aman Kyoto's aesthetics come together with nature
Paying respect to the traditional culture, history, environment and lifestyles of the land, and understanding them through these experiences, is at the heart of Aman's philosophy. This tea box brings together the aesthetics of a forest garden and nature, supervised by tea master Tairiku Amae, who has been holding outdoor tea ceremonies in the Forest Garden since Aman Kyoto opened. The tea bowls use clay and glaze made from soil collected at Aman Kyoto, and the rich earthen colors that emerge through chemical reactions in nature are as if the scenery being viewed is reflected in the vessel. They were created by Kyoto ceramicist Shiro Shimizu, whose work begins from digging out the clay. The wrapping that carefully wraps the tea bowl is dyed with the water that flows through the premises and the green maple leaves, and the vibrant colors adorn the fabric, bringing to life the natural beauty of the forest.
Mori no Niwa Chabako - Bring Mindfulness into Everyday Life
According to Amae, "The fresh green of the matcha evokes the image of tea fields, the sound of pouring hot water into the tea bowl, and the warmth of holding the tea bowl in your palm. Making tea while paying attention to each and every step is a true meditation, as it sharpens all your senses. The memories that lie dormant in the tea utensils, the invisible parts that become visible, deepen the flavor of the tea." Taking just five minutes a day to escape the hustle and bustle and creating a space in your mind through tea is truly mindfulness. We hope you will incorporate the mindfulness of "making tea for yourself and simply drinking it" into your daily life, while thinking of the tranquil forest garden.
Aman Kyoto "Forest Garden Tea Box Set"
On sale from 11am on Tuesday, November 1st, 2022
Price: 330,000 yen (tax included)
Contents: Tea bowl (ceramic), tea wrapping (cotton), tea utensils (paper and lacquer), tea scoop, tea whisk and tea whisk case (bamboo), teapot (gourd), outer bag (Amunsen fabric), water bottle (stainless steel), matcha
Reservations: Call 075-496-1333 (9am-7pm) or email amankyoto@aman.com
Web https://www.aman.com/ja-jp/resorts/aman-kyoto/experiences/autumn-experiences-aman-kyoto
*Please note that numbers are limited and will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis.
Aman Kyoto "3rd Anniversary Accommodation Plan" Includes a private outdoor tea ceremony experience with Chabako's Amae Daichi
Reservations begin from 11:00 AM on Monday, October 3, 2022
Accommodation period: Tuesday, November 1, 2022 - Friday, March 31, 2023
Price: 1 night, 2 days, 2 people, from 1.5 million yen (tax and service charge included)
Contents ・Accommodation in the Takagamine Suite (165 square meters)
・Breakfast at The Living Pavilion by Aman
・Kaiseki cuisine at Japanese restaurant Takaan
・Private outdoor tea ceremony experience by Chef Amae Daichi
・One Mori no Niwa tea box set
Reservations: Phone 075-496-1333 (9am-7pm) or email amankyoto@aman.com
*Reservations must be made at least two weeks prior to your stay. Please note that we may not be able to accommodate your request depending on the booking situation.
*For the outdoor tea ceremony experience, dates will be adjusted at the time of your accommodation inquiry. Please note that we may not be able to accommodate your request. In the event of rain, the event will be held in your Takagamine Suite. *Cancellation fees will be charged from 3:00 PM one month prior to your stay.
Contents of the Compact and Portable Tea Box
This tea box, created in collaboration with young Kyoto artisans, is high-quality yet easy to enjoy even for those unfamiliar with the tea ceremony. Using a natural gourd instead of a tea box, it carefully wraps your tea utensils while ensuring stability by fitting securely into the bottom of the bag. This compact and portable tea box will add color to any occasion, whether you're picnicking with friends in nature or just enjoying a cup of tea by yourself, indoors or out.
Tea Bowl The clay and glaze are made from soil collected at Aman Kyoto, resulting in a beautiful and nutritious appearance. Crafted by Shiro Shimizu, who creates his works from the very beginning, digging out the soil himself.
Shifuku: The bag that beautifully wraps the tea bowl is dyed with green maple leaves and the water that flows through Aman Kyoto by Terada Michiko.
Tea Utensils: Tea utensils made from paper with lacquer applied. The texture of the natural material stands out, and the product is lightweight yet durable. Crafted by Koizumi Takumi.
Tea Scoop: Made from recycled soot-covered bamboo that has been smoked by the hearth of an old house for over 100 years. It is characterized by its unique natural texture. Crafted by Takahira Mamoru.
Chasen and Chasen Case: A compact chasen is used for outdoor tea ceremonies. The chasen case is also made from bamboo, which securely protects the delicate chasen.
Tea Box (Kenzui): A natural gourd is used instead of a tea box, protecting the tea utensils and ensuring stability by fitting securely into the bottom of the bag. The inside is lacquered and can also be used as a water container.
Outer bag: Combines functionality and design, folds up three-dimensionally for transport and flat for storage. The sooted bamboo left over from the tea scoop is used as a handle for an accent. Created by designer Michiko Terada.
Matcha: Single-growing, single-variety matcha from a single tea plantation, grown on a traditional bamboo rack by a sixth-generation tea farmer in Uji. Kyoto Uji Tea House "Yamamoto Jinjiro"
Water bottle: Aman Kyoto's original forest green bottle
Tea master Amae Dairiku
Born in 1988. He spent his childhood in Korea, Russia, the United States, Syria, and Ukraine. He returned to Japan at the age of 19 to study architecture at a university in Kyoto. Driven by his interest in sukiya-style architecture, he studied the tea ceremony, a comprehensive art form of Japanese culture, and in 2013 launched the tea ceremony platform "Totosha." He elevates traditional tea with a modern interpretation, promoting a lifestyle that incorporates tea to younger generations and foreigners, and conducting awareness-raising activities. He specializes in unconventional outdoor tea ceremonies, and when Aman Kyoto opened in 2019, he held an outdoor tea ceremony event set in a forest garden, captivating guests from Japan and abroad.
What is Outdoor Tea Ceremony?
Outdoor tea ceremonies are tea ceremonies held outdoors, or in the midst of nature. The "Kitano Daichayu," a grand tea ceremony held by Toyotomi Hideyoshi at Kitano Tenmangu Shrine in 1587, is considered an example of this. One of the joys of outdoor tea ceremonies is that they are free from traditional etiquette and formality, and are designed with a different flavor from that of a tea room, allowing host and guest to become one and connect with each other.
About Aman Kyoto
Aman Kyoto, which opened on November 1, 2019, is a private resort nestled in a secluded forest garden at the foot of the Takamine Sanzan mountain range, stretching from Mount Hidari Daimonji in the north of Kyoto. The spacious 24,000-square-meter grounds are dotted with an arrival building, living room building, restaurant building, spa building with natural hot springs, a guest building with 24 rooms, and two pavilions, all blending seamlessly into the forest garden. Aman Kyoto's modern architecture, like a hideaway, and the landscape created by its dignified gardens that have stood the test of time, offer a stay that allows you to experience the profound charm of this ancient capital.
