Mr. Tsutomu Takenaka and constructed in 1985 as a collaborative effort

between the City of Saginaw and its sister city Tokushima, Japan. Its foundation

rests part on American soil and part on Japanese soil. It is treasured as

one of the most authentic tea houses in North America.

Our form of tea ceremony dates back in an unbroken lineage to 1600 AD.

Celebrants glide and kneel on the tatami (reed) mats in a

disciplined manner that is simple and attractive, with no wasted motion.

Performing the tea ceremony fulfills our mission:

"to promote intercultural understanding

and peace through a bowl of tea."