Teahouses In Kyoto

Tai An Tea House

Tai An Tai An was built in the Oyamazaki area of Kyoto near Uji, where the best tea leaves are grown. It is considered a national treasure. It was built during the Momoyama Period (1582). It is said that …
Ichiriki Chaya Tea House

Ichiriki Chaya Ichiriki Chaya is located in the east of Kyoto in the Gion district. It has a 300-year-old history, and has been a center of the Gion district for centuries. It has been the center of political …
Shokin-tei Teahouse

Shokin-tei Shokin-tei is located in the west of Kyoto. This tea house is located in the Katsura Rikyu Imperial Villa, which is one of Japan's most important national treasures. Shokin-tei is the most important …
Famous garden Chountei in Kyoto

Chountei Chountei is a garden located in the south of Kyoto. This garden is known as the garden of the sound tide and is a wonderful zen garden located behind Kenniji temple. The garden has 3 stones that …
Ihoan tea hut in Kyoto

Ihoan tea hut Ihoan tea hut is located near the edge of central Kyoto. It is located inside Kodaiji Temple. It was designed by Kobori Enshu, who was an architect and master Zen gardener. Ihoan tea hut …
Shosei-en Tea House

Shosei-en Shosei-en is a garden located in the center of Kyoto. This garden is the detached garden and property of Higashi Honganji Temple. It is believed to have been created in 1641, although some debate …
Ōkōchi Sansō Tea Garden

Ōkōchi Sansō Ōkōchi Sansō is located in Arashiyama. It was once the residence of Ōkōchi Denjirō a famous film star of early Japanese cinema. It is a beautiful garden that has many unique features. Such …
Kyoto Botanical Gardens

Kyoto Botanical Gardens is located at the northern end of Kyoto City. It is one of the oldest botanical gardens in Japan, it was founded in 1924. It is full of ever-changing seasonal plants and has one …
Ryōan-ji

Ryōan-ji Ryōan-ji is located in the northwest of Kyoto. Ryōan-ji is one of the most famous of all rock gardens in Japan. the temple where the garden is was founded in 1450, by a deputy of the Ashikaga …
Sakuya Konohana Kan

Sakuya Konohana Kan Sakuya Konohana Kan is located on the east side of Osaka. It was established recently in 1990 and has wonderful plant exhibitions. It features all kinds of plants from all over the …
Famous tea houses in Kyoto

Tai An Tai An was built in the Oyamazaki area of Kyoto near Uji, where the best tea leaves are grown. It is considered a national treasure. It was built during the Momoyama Period (1582). It is said that …