Introduction |Meimei-an
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.
Details
Tea House ticket & matcha with Japanese sweets
Instructions & Notes
- Business hours are subject to change without prior notice. Additionally, no refunds will be issued in case of temporary closure due to severe weather conditions or other incidents.
Redemption Location
📍278 Kitahoricho, Matsue, Shimane
Links
※Check the official website for business hours and available date.