Facilities

This tea house was designed and built in 1779 (En’yo 8) under the direction of the renowned tea master Fumaikō (Lord Fumai). Its layout consists of a tea alcove with two tatami mats and a seating area with four and a half tatami mats, complete with a kitchen and a mizuya (preparation area). The design fully reflects Lord Fumai’s refined taste. Traditionally, a tea room would have a central pillar and the hearth placed on the guest’s tatami mat, but Meimeian features neither a central pillar nor side walls. Instead, the hearth is set using a “mukō-kiri” style directly on the tea mat. The tokonoma (alcove) is about five and a half cedar boards deep, displaying a hanging scroll inscribed by Lord Fumai himself with the words “Meimeian.” The lacquered structure hides the inner pillars, revealing Lord Fumai’s unconventional preferences.

Horikawa Komachi is a kimono rental shop located in the castle town of Matsue, Shimane Prefecture. It offers a wide selection of kimonos, from modern styles to traditional patterns. Why not take a stroll through the charming, historic streets in a beautiful kimono? You can enjoy a boat ride along the Horikawa moat, visit the National Treasure Matsue Castle, or relax with a cup of matcha at a historic teahouse. Wearing a kimono transforms your sightseeing experience into something truly special, like stepping back in time. Make your everyday trip to Matsue extra memorable with just one outfit change.