Seifū-sō, Vacation property in Sakyō-ku, Japan
The Seifū-sō property features traditional Sukiya-zukuri architecture with gardens, waterfalls, and a tea house situated in a residential area of Kyoto.
Built for the Tokudaiji family in 1732, Duke Saionji acquired and renovated the property in 1910 before its donation to Kyoto University in 1944.
The property maintains traditional Japanese architectural elements, including carefully designed gardens, water features, and spaces dedicated to tea ceremonies.
Visits to Seifū-sō require advance arrangements through Kyoto University, as the property primarily functions as a venue for university events and ceremonies.
Two waterfalls on the property receive water through an underground pipeline system that replaced the original Otagawa river water source.
Location: Sakyō-ku
Inception: 1910s
Architectural style: Sukiya-zukuri
GPS coordinates: 35.02939,135.77606
Latest update: April 19, 2025 11:44
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