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Japanese Tea Gathering: Kanna-zuki - 2nd seating

Date: Sat, Oct 3, 2026

Time: 1:45 PM - 3:15 PM

Venue: Sarah P. Duke Gardens, Durham

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Category: Food & Drink

Join tea master Chizuko Sueyoshi and members of the Japanese Tea Practitioners of Durham for a moment of respite in the Duke Gardens teahouse, where you will experience the centering calm of a Japanese tea gathering in the Urasenke tradition. Enjoy the aesthetics, poetry and serenity of this rich tradition over an enticing bowl of whisked green tea and a Japanese confection. Guests will be escorted on a 15-minute walk to the teahouse, where seating is on the floor unless a chair is requested upon registration by emailing GardensEducation@duke.edu . For ages 12 and up. Fee: $68; 20% discount for Duke Gardens members with discount code. Parking: Fees apply Location: Onsite at Duke Gardens. Accessibility: This is a small group program that takes place indoors in a non-climate controlled space with floor seating, in a location that requires outdoors traveling on a combination of paved and unpaved paths with some uneven surfaces and moderate inclines.

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Japanese Tea Gathering: Kanna-zuki - 2nd seating

“Email the organizers during registration if you need a chair instead of floor seating.”

When
Next Saturday
Sat, Oct 3, 2026
1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
Where
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The Japanese Tea Gathering: Kanna-zuki - 2nd seating is a traditional tea ceremony led by tea master Chizuko Sueyoshi and the Japanese Tea Practitioners of Durham at the Sarah P. Duke Gardens teahouse. To participate, guests will meet for a 15-minute guided walk to the teahouse. The ceremony is designed for individuals ages 12 and older, and seating is on the floor. If you require a chair, you must request one during registration by emailing GardensEducation@duke.edu. During the gathering, you will be served a bowl of whisked green tea alongside a traditional Japanese sweet. This event offers a peaceful, structured way to spend a Saturday afternoon in Durham, allowing you to slow down and appreciate a historic cultural practice inside one of the area's most beautiful public gardens.

Frequently Asked Questions

What age group is this tea gathering for?
This event is for individuals ages 12 and up.
Is there chair seating available at the teahouse?
Seating is on the floor by default, but you can request a chair upon registration by emailing GardensEducation@duke.edu.
What is served during the ceremony?
Guests will be served a bowl of whisked green tea and a Japanese confection.

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Japanese Tea Gathering: Kanna-zuki - 2nd seating runs Sat, Oct 3, 2026, 1:45 PM - 3:15 PM.

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Sarah P. Duke Gardens is at 420 Anderson Street, Durham, NC. Open in Google Maps.

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