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| Sado (187.7 square feet) |
The Japanese tea ceremony, known as 'sado' or 'the way of tea,' has been practiced in rooms like this since ancient times. The room is divided into two rooms: a 6-mat main room and a 4.5-mat sub-room. The rooms are connected by a sliding door that is round at the top. Tatami mats cover the entire floor in both rooms. A 45-cm-square hearth is set into the tatami mat in a corner of the room. This hearth is used to boil water for the tea ceremony.
Next to this hearth is a shelf on which the tea ceremony utensils are placed. 'Crooked pillars' made of naturally twisted wood are used to support this important design element of the tea ceremony room.
A side door at the far end of the room provides access from the outside. The ceiling is made of 'yoshizu' reed screens and 'ajiro' wicker, materials that ensure excellent ventilation. All of these room elements come together to create a perfect harmonious whole...and a work of art.
A special set of tea utensils is available upon request. These utensils will provide you and your guests with an authentic tea ceremony experience |
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On the other side of the room is the 'tokonoma.' Another important design element, this traditional alcove is used to display simple flower arrangements and hanging scrolls of art and calligraphy.
Next to the alcove is a sliding door with a rounded top. This door, called the 'bozu-busuma,' leads to the sub-room.
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| Click the 'bozu-busuma' sliding door to display the interior of the 'sub-room. The room contains an ancient Japanese-style sink called a 'mizuya' and a water pipe. This area is used to draw water for the tea ceremony and wash the tea ceremony utensils. |
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