初釜
Hatsugama
Hatsugama means “first kettle” and this is the first tea gathering in January to celebrate the new year.
Tickets or invitations are required to attend this event.
Scheduled
Saturday, January 10th, 2026
Soledad Club
御月見
Otsukimi
Otsukimi means “moon-viewing”, and this is a tea gathering that takes place in the fall to celebrate the Harvest Moon.
Tickets or invitations are required to attend this event
Scheduled
TBD
Location
Pioneer Ocean View
United Church of Christ
2550 Fairfield St,
San Diego, CA 92110
Pioneer Ocean View United Church of Christ
御稽古
Private Lessons
Urasenke certified instructors provide on-going private chanoyu lessons to people who are interested in learning the Way of Tea. All students are recommended to become a member of the Urasenke San Diego Tankokai San Diego Association.
御茶会
Demonstrations
Urasenke teachers organize chanoyu demonstrations, presentations, and lectures throughout the year in the San Diego Area. Monthly demonstrations are held at the
Japanese Friendship Garden. Private demonstrations in homes, schools, businesses are also available per appointment basis. If interested please contact us from the contact form below.