2026 Omotesenke Domonkai - Robiraki Tea Gathering

Robiraki- the start of using the winter hearth (Ro). Guests will enjoy Macha with Japanese sweet. 11/15 Sun. at Hokka Nichi Bei Kai in SF.
About this Event

Description

During summer, water is heated on portable brazier (Furo). In November, we transition to the Ro (sunken hearth) cut directly into the tatami floor. This shift brings the fire closer to the guests, filling the tea room with warmer atmosphere. We consider November as the New Year of Tea, a time of transition to winther months.

Please join our Robiraki Tea gathering on November 15th! We will serve you a bowl of tea and some okashi sweets.

Registration

Sales ends on Nobember 14, 12pm.

Seatings will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis on the day.

Please arrive at the venue 15 minutes before the each session. Each session takes about 40-50 minutes.

We will not be able to seat you once the ceremony starts. Refunds will not be provided for late arrivals.

Tea Service

Hiroma Seat: We serve Usucha (Thin Matcha) in our spacious large room.

Koma Seat: We serve Koicha (Thick Matcha) in our traditional small room. (almost sold out)

You are welcome to attend both the Koicha and Usucha sessions! Please ensure you book them at different times so your sessions do not overlap.

Note: In the Koma session, guests will share a single bowl of matcha according to traditional etiquette.

Notice on Attire

Wearing socks is mandatory to enter the tea rooms. In the spirit of the ceremony, white socks are preferred as they reflect the purity of traditional Tabi.

We appreciate your cooperation in wearing attire appropriate for tatami seating to prevent damage to the delicate natural fibers of the tatami. For those in jeans or cosplay, comfortable bench seating is also available.

Cancelation Policy

Tickets are non-transferable.

Tickets are non-refundable if cancelled less than 2 weeks prior to the event.

Everbrite charges a non-refundable fee for every ticket sold.

Everbrite fee will not be included in the refund.

Event photography and Media Consent

Event photography may be used for our website and social media. Please notify us if you would like to opt out of appearing in these photos.

Parking

Street parking is available nearby, but spaces are limited. We highly recommend using the Japantown Paid Parking Garage for your convenience.