Japanese Cultural Center

General information

Open April 1st through October 30th, Tuesday through Saturdayl, from Noon until 4pm.

The Tea House only accepts cash and check, no credit or debit cards, please.

Reservations for events are highly appreciated and encouraged.

• Gardens: The gardens are open, weather permitting, to the public free of charge.

• Tea and Tour: Come in with a group of 10 or less people, and your group will receive a small tour of the Tea House and its history accompanied by tea and a Japanese sweet for $3.00 per person.

• Group Tour: Come in with a group of 10 or more people, and your group will receive a small tour of the Tea House and its history accompanied by tea and a Japanese sweet for $6.00.

• Weddings: Weddings are allowed in the Tea House Gardens for $75.00 per hour.

• Photo Sessions: Photo sessions for weddings are $30.00 per hour for photographers that are being paid to be at the wedding. Both weddings and photographers require Tea House permits. Payment must be paid in full before the day of the event.

• Origami and Calligraphy: Occasional classes are given in calligraphy and origami.

• Tea Ceremony: A traditional tea ceremony takes place on the 2nd Saturday of every month at 2pm for $8.00 per person. You will witness a Japanese tea ceremony take place and an oral explanation of the tea ceremony process. It takes an hour to complete and includes maccha powder green tea along with a Japanese sweet.

• Private Tea Ceremony: On a day of your choice with a group of at least 10 people, also for $8.00 per person, you make schedule your own private tea ceremony.