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The 'irori' room measures 26.5 square meters, 2/3 of which is covered with tatami mats.
The area surrounding the 'irori' is made of wood. The room is partitioned with 'fusuma' sliding doors and 'shoji' sliding doors. |
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Shoji doors feature a wooden lattice frame covered with a translucent type of Japanese 'washi' paper.
This particular type of shoji, called 'yuki-mi-shoji,' features a glass panel in the bottom half of the door, so even when the door is closed one can enjoy the scenery outside. |
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Irori (283.5 square feet)
Many traditional Japanese homes feature
a room with an 'irori,' or open hearth, in the center of the room.
Family members and guests would sit around the 'irori' and enjoy
a simple meal or hot tea and casual conversation. A charcoal fire
inside the hearth provided warmth. A pot or kettle was suspended
on a hook from the ceiling to enable water to be heated or meals
to be cooked. The result was a warm, pleasant room that was perfect
for relaxing and enjoying the company of family and friends. Our
'irori' type room recreates this traditional Japanese atmosphere.
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