Tea ceremonies are hosted by Kimiko Gunji, Professor Emeritus of Japanese Arts & Culture in the School of Art & Design at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and the Anderson Japanese Gardens Tea Study Group.  Sensei Gunji is also the retired director of Japan House at the University. Advanced Registration for all ceremonies is required and space is limited at each tea ceremony.

There are three designated tea ceremony locations, The Guest House, Tea House and Gazebo

Participation in a Tea Ceremony will also grant the participant admission to the Garden. Please present your registration confirmation or name at the Admissions counter within the visitors center to receive admission to the Gardens. 

Participants are asked to check-in at the registration cart near the Guest House 20 minutes prior to their tea ceremony time.

The deadline to register for tea ceremony participation is Wednesday, July 23, at 5:00 PM. Anything cancelled after this time will not be eligible for a refund.