春雨庵, Traditional tea house in Kaminoyama, Japan
Shun'yu-an is a tea house complex featuring two rooms called Chōu-tei and Bōgaku-ken, surrounded by gardens designed by master landscaper Touki Iida. The rooms and grounds work together to create a quiet setting that displays traditional Japanese tea house culture.
Established in 1629, this complex served as the residence of Zen master Takuan Sōhō during his exile from Kyoto following the Purple Robe Incident. This period gave the location its role in Japanese spiritual history.
The site maintains a yearly November ritual honoring Takuan Sōhō through ceremonial preparation of pickled daikon, connecting present-day practices to historical traditions rooted in this location.
This location is roughly a 20-minute walk from JR Kaminoyama Onsen Station and opens from 8:00 to 17:00 daily. Matcha service is available by reservation, allowing visitors to plan their tea experience ahead of time.
The original well named 'Shun'yu no I' still stands on the grounds, marking the exact location where the Zen master Takuan collected water centuries ago. This well remains a tangible link to the spiritual life that once unfolded here.
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