Southern Area
Shirotori Garden Autumn Dew Festival
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Incredible lunar luminescence
over a cup of tea
In celebration of the mid-autumn moon's beauty, a tea ceremony is held from the evening at Shirotori Garden, letting you enjoy the incredible lunar luminescence. With the event taking place during the evening, the garden's hours are lengthened into the night.
Moon Gazing Tea Ceremony
Seiu-tei Teahouse was constructed to offer a view of the mid-autumn moon, and during this event, it does just that. The teahouse acts as the venue for moon gazing tea ceremonies, showcasing the moon's remarkable beauty.
Note:
• Once a session ends and seats become available, the next group may enter.
• Advance tickets available for purchase on Thu, Aug 15. Read the following "Advance tickets" section for details.
• Tickets available while supplies last. Purchase tickets early.
Moon Gazing Tea Ceremony
Dates and facilitators:
• Sun, Sep 15 / White Moon Session / Hitoe Yasuda (of the Omotesenke Tea Ceremony school)
• Mon, Sep 16 (national holiday) / Autumn Dew Session / Gozan Ayanokoji (of the Gozan Tea Ceremony school)
Times: (1) 6:00 pm (2) 6:30 pm (3) 7:00 pm (4) 7:30 pm (5) 8:00 pm (6) 8:30 pm
Location: Ryurei Tearoom, Seiu-tei Teahouse
Price: JPY 800/session
Capacity: 24 guests/session
Special nighttime garden admission
Shirotori Garden stays open for a limited time from 6:00 pm as the mid-autumn moon is at its peak beauty.
Notes:
• Nighttime admission available only through the Main Gate (North Gate closed). Admission until 9:00 pm.
• Certain paths are unavailable during the nighttime garden.
Check the official Shirotori Garden site's Autumn Dew Festival Moon Gazing Tea Ceremony page (External Link. Japanese only.).
Note:
• Once a session ends and seats become available, the next group may enter.
• Advance tickets available for purchase on Thu, Aug 15. Read the following "Advance tickets" section for details.
• Tickets available while supplies last. Purchase tickets early.
Moon Gazing Tea Ceremony
Dates and facilitators:
• Sun, Sep 15 / White Moon Session / Hitoe Yasuda (of the Omotesenke Tea Ceremony school)
• Mon, Sep 16 (national holiday) / Autumn Dew Session / Gozan Ayanokoji (of the Gozan Tea Ceremony school)
Times: (1) 6:00 pm (2) 6:30 pm (3) 7:00 pm (4) 7:30 pm (5) 8:00 pm (6) 8:30 pm
Location: Ryurei Tearoom, Seiu-tei Teahouse
Price: JPY 800/session
Capacity: 24 guests/session
Special nighttime garden admission
Shirotori Garden stays open for a limited time from 6:00 pm as the mid-autumn moon is at its peak beauty.
Notes:
• Nighttime admission available only through the Main Gate (North Gate closed). Admission until 9:00 pm.
• Certain paths are unavailable during the nighttime garden.
Check the official Shirotori Garden site's Autumn Dew Festival Moon Gazing Tea Ceremony page (External Link. Japanese only.).
Advance tickets
• Both purchase methods (A) and (B) below are available while supplies last. Purchase tickets early.
• Refunds unavailable should changes occur to date and time.
(A) Shirotori Garden Main Gate Ticket Office Reservations unavailable by phone
• Direct ticket office purchases: Come to the Shirotori Garden Main Gate Ticket Office by 4:00 pm on the ceremony date from Thu, Aug 15. (General purchase hours: 9:00 am–4:00 pm)
Notes:
• Available for purchase 9:00 am–9:00 pm on Sat, Sep 14–Mon, Sep 16 (national holiday).
• Closed Mon. Open Mon can closed the following weekdays should Mon coincide with a national holiday.
(B) Nagoya City Cultural Promotion Agency Ticket Guide
• Reservation reception hours: Two weeks in advance of the ceremony date from Thu, Aug 15.
Email: Send reservation info via the official Nagoya City Cultural Promotion Agency website's Ticket Purchase page (External link. Japanese only.).
• Direct ticket office purchases: Until 5:00 pm; Thu, Aug 15–Wed, Sep 11.
Note:
• Check the official Nagoya City Cultural Promotion Agency on days the foundation is closed.
• Refunds unavailable should changes occur to date and time.
(A) Shirotori Garden Main Gate Ticket Office Reservations unavailable by phone
• Direct ticket office purchases: Come to the Shirotori Garden Main Gate Ticket Office by 4:00 pm on the ceremony date from Thu, Aug 15. (General purchase hours: 9:00 am–4:00 pm)
Notes:
• Available for purchase 9:00 am–9:00 pm on Sat, Sep 14–Mon, Sep 16 (national holiday).
• Closed Mon. Open Mon can closed the following weekdays should Mon coincide with a national holiday.
(B) Nagoya City Cultural Promotion Agency Ticket Guide
• Reservation reception hours: Two weeks in advance of the ceremony date from Thu, Aug 15.
Email: Send reservation info via the official Nagoya City Cultural Promotion Agency website's Ticket Purchase page (External link. Japanese only.).
• Direct ticket office purchases: Until 5:00 pm; Thu, Aug 15–Wed, Sep 11.
Note:
• Check the official Nagoya City Cultural Promotion Agency on days the foundation is closed.
Spot information
Shirotori Garden
- Enjoy a leisurely stroll in a traditional Japanese garden. In the center of the garden is a pond that replicates the Kiso River, originating from the Kiso-Ontakesan flowing into the large sea of Ise Bay. A Japanese tea ceremony house Seiutei is available in the garden to try green tea with Japanese confectionery.
Details
| Schedule | Tue, Sep 10–Mon, Sep 23 (national holiday), 2024 |
|---|---|
| Time | • Tue, Sep 10–Mon, Sep 23 (national holiday): 9:00 am–5:00 pm (admission until 4:30 pm) • Sat, Sep 14–Mon, Sep 16 (national holiday): 9:00 am–9:30 pm (admission until 9:00 pm) Note: • Garden entry available through the Main Gate only from 5:00 pm (North Gate closed). • Tue, Sep 17: 9:00 am–9:30 pm (admission until 9:00 pm) Note: • Garden entry available through the Main Gate only from 6:00 pm (North Gate closed). • Open late for a limited time as the mid-autumn moon is at its peak beauty. |
| Venue | Shirotori Garden |
| Cost | Free of charge |
| Price Details | • Adults: JPY 300 • Seniors ages 65 and older residing in Nagoya (Senior Citizens' Handbook required): JPY 100 • Junior high school ages and younger: Free of charge |
| Access | 10-min. walk from Exit 4 of Atsuta Jingu Nishi Station on the Meijo Subway Line. Note: • Be careful as the station name is easily confused with a different station called "Atsuta Jingu Temma-cho Station". |
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