Our offer Cultural activities on request

Group workshops cannot take place for the time being because of the corona measures that still prohibit indoor activities.

The walk Japanese symbolism and culture can continue, but with a maximum of 9 people.

Requests for cultural group activities must be requested 14 days in advance.

Japanese symbolism and culture

Hasselt has the largest authentic Japanese garden in Europe. Cherry trees, koi fish, bridges, bonsais, winding paths ... here you can contemplate and you can meditate wonderfully. Or just sit back and just listen to the running water. Each season, the garden turns into a different robe: wonderful to experience.

  •     Valid: from April 1 to. October 31, 2021 during opening hours
  •     Duration: 1.5 hours
  •    Normal rate entrance garden: 6.00 euros p.p.
  •     Group rate for garden access (min. 15 people): 4.50 euros p.p.
  •     Fee guide: 70 euros - max. 9 pers. per guide (Corona measures)

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Tea demonstration for groups

Currently not yet possible due to the corona measures

Attend an authentic Japanese tea demonstration in the tea garden. Marvel at every sophisticated one
action: aesthetic, symbolic and soothing.

  •     Valid: from April 1 to. October 31, 2021 during opening hours.
  •     Duration: 1 hour
  •     Maximum 15 people per group
  •     Normal rate entrance garden: 6.00 euros p.p.
  •     Group rate for garden access (min. 15 people): 4.50 euros p.p.
  •    Workshop price: 235 euros (max. 15 people) - from 15 participants an extra 11 euros per participant.
  •     Reservation and questions: stafdaems@hotmail.com or T +32 3 482 14 40

Attention! Only one group (max. 15 persons) can participate in the workshop. A possible second group (so with a number of more than 15 participants) can only start 1.5 hours after the first group.

Staf Daems

Introduction to Buddhism and Meditation for groups

Currently not yet possible due to the corona measures

Learn how to find peace in your own mind. Shaku Jinsen, Buddhist priest and teacher of the Japanese Shingon tradition, will get you started with inspirations from Buddhist teachings and an introduction to meditation.

  •     Valid: from April 1 to. October 31, 2021 during opening hours
  •     Duration: 1 hour
  •     Maximum 20 people per group
  •     Normal rate entrance garden: 6.00 euros p.p.
  •     Group rate for garden access (min. 15 people): 4.50 euros p.p.
  •     Workshop price: 100 euros (up to 10 participants) - from 10 participants 5 euros extra per participant
  •     Reservation: johan.jacques@telenet.be
Boeddhisme

Sake tasting for groups

Currently not yet possible due to the corona measures

The time when sake was exclusively consumed with sushi or sashimi is over. The first "sake bars" are appearing in London, Paris and Brussels and more trendy restaurants are putting sake on their wine list. Are you also curious about sake? During the tasting of four different sakes with accompanying snacks, we would like to give you more information about this unique drink.

  •     Valid: from April 1 to. October 31, 2021 during opening hours.
  •     Duration: 1.5 hours
  •     Minimum 10 persons per group
  •     Workshop price: € 20.00 p.p. + garden access

Reservation and questions: info@sasaworks.be

Sake vintage

Sushi Workshop

Currently not yet possible due to the corona measures

Become a true sushi chef. You will learn how to make different types of sushi. You can 'practice' a little longer on your favorite preparation. Eat your sushi on the spot or take it home.

    Valid: from April 1 to. October 31, 2021 during opening hours.
    Duration: 1 hour
    Minimum 6 persons per group
    Workshop price: 38.00 € p.p. + garden access

Reservation and questions: shigemiekhart@gmail.com

Sushi