Mitajiri Teahouse, 17th-century teahouse in Mitajiri, Hōfu, Japan
Mitajiri Teahouse is a 17th-century tea establishment in Hōfu with traditional Japanese architecture featuring natural materials and decorative elements. The rooms display patterned transom screens and other details that reflect tea ceremony aesthetics.
The teahouse was established in 1654 and originally served as lodging for traveling daimyo between Hagi Castle and Edo. It later became a residence for the Mohri clan.
The teahouse displays elements of sukiya-zukuri style with a special garden water feature that produces musical tones similar to a koto instrument. Visitors can hear this sound quality during their time at the site.
The building maintains its original structure and furnishings, which keeps the visit authentic. Visitors can experience traditional Japanese tea ceremonies on site and explore the grounds at their own pace.
After World War II, this traditional building was temporarily converted into a dance hall for New Zealand troops stationed in Hōfu. This unexpected chapter represents a surprising moment in the site's recent history.
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