Tai-an, Tea ceremony house in Ōyamazaki, Japan
The Tai-an tea house contains two tatami mats, a tokonoma alcove on the north side, and a shelf for tea utensils on the west side.
Sen no Rikyū designed this tea house in 1582 when he became the tea master for Toyotomi Hideyoshi following the death of Oda Nobunaga.
The space demonstrates the Japanese concept of simplicity through its minimal size, with one mat for the host and another for the guest.
The entrance on the south side features wider dimensions to accommodate visitors wearing traditional samurai armor during the tea ceremonies.
This structure remains the only tea house with confirmed attribution to Sen no Rikyū and holds National Treasure status in Japan.
Location: Ōyamazaki
Creator: Sen no Rikyū
Part of: 妙喜庵書院及び茶室（待庵）
GPS coordinates: 34.89219,135.68050
Latest update: March 8, 2025 16:57
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