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One of a very few authentic Japanese teahouses in the United States. The Tea House was built in 1985-86 as as a symbol of friendship and cultural exchange with Saginaw's Sister City, Tokushima, Japan. Tea ceremony is the 2nd Saturday of each month. It also offers garden and teahouse tours daily and a variety of programs and festivals showcasing Japanese arts and culture attracting thousands of visitors from the Great Lakes and Bay Regions and beyond.
justbrb | October 2022
our visit to the Japanses Cultural Center and Tea Ceremony
We went to the Japanse Cultural Center last week for the Traditional Tea Ceremony. It was wonderful, there is a small garden area (mostly rock gardens) and it was very ccalming and beautiful. We...
Bridget F | April 2022
Lovely afternoon at the tea room
We had a lovely experience visiting the tea room. Our guide was personable and engaging. She spent extra time with us and her love of this cultural center shined through.
cheries476 | August 2021
They don't honor your purchased tickets.
Don't have a natural disaster because they won't honor your Tea Ceremony tickets...they'll make you pay again for tickets...is this a representation of Japanese Culture and how they respond to people...
243DLP | July 2021
Unique Historic Visit
This was a good experience to learn about the history of how this center came to Saginaw, how it was built and the custom of the tea ceremony. We also were able to have some Matcha Tea and Mochi...
dmdekett | June 2021
Gardens tour and tea
We had a tea house and tea tour. I believe our docent was Mandy. She did a stellar job. What a great hidden gem. All locals and tourist should go.
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