Zui-Ki-Tei

Zui-Ki-Tei is a wooden teahouse in the Ethnografiska Museet garden featuring two tea rooms with tatami mats, a preparation area, and storage rooms. The interior layout follows traditional Japanese design principles and provides an authentic setting for tea ceremonies.

The original teahouse dating from 1935 was destroyed by fire in 1969. The current structure was built in 1990 based on a design by architect Masao Nakamura as a replacement.

The space hosts Japanese tea ceremonies led by the Chado Urasenke Tankokai Sweden Association, keeping these traditional practices alive in Sweden. Visitors can observe how tea preparation and service create a focused ritual that values simplicity and mindful interaction.

The teahouse opens during warmer months with specific ceremony dates, while closing during winter. Plan your visit ahead by checking the museum's schedule for ceremony times and seasonal accessibility.

The building was completely constructed in Japan, then disassembled and shipped to Sweden for reconstruction in the museum garden. This process preserved authentic Japanese construction techniques and materials in every detail.

Location: Stockholm

Architects: Masao Nakamura

Operator: Etnografiska Museet

Website: https://etnografiskamuseet.se/besok/tehuset

GPS coordinates: 59.33203,18.12089

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:24