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Myōki-an, Buddhist temple in Ōyamazaki, Japan

The Myōki-an temple includes the Tai-an tea room, which measures two and a half tatami mats and incorporates black mud-plastered walls and reed lattice windows.

Founded between 1492 and 1501, the temple was established by Shoitsukokushi Hassu Shungaku Shiho, who also created the Tofuku-ji Temple during the Muromachi period.

The Tai-an tea room represents the evolution of Japanese tea ceremony architecture, featuring a low entrance that requires guests to bend down when entering.

Visitors need to make reservations approximately one month in advance to view the Tai-an tea room, with access available from both JR Yamazaki and Hankyu stations.

The temple contains the only remaining tea ceremony room created by Sen no Rikyu, recognized as a National Treasure and considered the prototype for small tea houses.

Location: Oyamazaki

Address: 京都府乙訓郡大山崎町大山崎小字龍光56

Website: http://eonet.ne.jp/~myoukian-no2

GPS coordinates: 34.89225,135.68035

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:44

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