茶道って何だろうー五感で楽しむ
茶道は「さどう」「ちゃどう」と読まれたり昔は「茶の湯」と呼ばれたりしました。茶道と聞くと、なんとなく敷居が高くて、難しい決まり事がたくさんあるように感じる人も多いでしょう。でも、実際はそんなことはありません。茶室が静かなのは、いつも聞こえない音を聞いて頂きたいから。お湯の沸く音、お水を注ぐ音、お茶を点てる茶筅の音、時には茶室の外の風の音、小鳥の鳴き声も聞こえてきます。いつもと少し違う環境に身を置くことで普段気づかなかったふとした新鮮な感動があります。私たちは難しい話はしません。一緒に、おいしいお菓子と抹茶を頂きながら、いつも違う話題でおしゃべりをし、様々な道具に触れることで、感じるお茶を楽しみましょう。
What is the Way of Tea?—An Experience for the Five Senses
The Way of Tea, also known as "Sadō" or "Chadō," was historically referred to as "Chanoyu." Upon hearing the term "Way of Tea," many people might imagine it as something overly formal and full of complex rules. However, that is not the case at all.
The tea room is quiet because we want you to hear sounds you usually don't notice. The sound of water boiling, water being poured, the whisking of tea with a bamboo whisk, and sometimes even the wind rustling outside or the chirping of small birds. Placing yourself in an environment slightly different from your everyday life allows you to discover subtle and fresh sensations you might not have noticed before.
We don't engage in difficult discussions. Instead, we enjoy delicious sweets and matcha together, chat about a variety of topics, and interact with different tools. Let's savor the tea through our senses in a relaxed and enjoyable way.
一期一会
個人宅でゆったりと茶道体験を
柴門庵は個人宅です。あなたは日本人の友人宅に招かれたような感覚で、ゆったりとプライベートな茶道を楽しむことができるでしょう。是非とも季節ごとに、お一人で、また、お友達と、お越しください。雨の日は雨を楽しみ、雪の日は暖かくしてお迎えいたします。毎回毎回が一期一会、二度とない大切なひとときとなりますようにと願っています。
Experience a Relaxed Tea Ceremony in a Private Home
Saimon An is located in a private residence. Here, you can enjoy a serene and personal tea ceremony, as if you were invited to the home of a Japanese friend. We warmly welcome you to visit us in every season, whether on your own or with friends. On rainy days, relish the rain; on snowy days, stay warm and cozy as we greet you. Each encounter is a once-in-a-lifetime moment, never to be repeated. We hope to make every visit a precious and unforgettable experience for you.
一期一会
個人宅でゆったりと茶道体験を
柴門庵は個人宅です。あなたは日本人の友人宅に招かれたような感覚で、ゆったりとプライベートな茶道を楽しむことができるでしょう。是非とも季節ごとに、お一人で、また、お友達と、お越しください。雨の日は雨を楽しみ、雪の日は暖かくしてお迎えいたします。毎回毎回が一期一会、二度とない大切なひとときとなりますようにと願っています。
Experience a Relaxed Tea Ceremony in a Private Home
Saimon An is located in a private residence. Here, you can enjoy a serene and personal tea ceremony, as if you were invited to the home of a Japanese friend. We warmly welcome you to visit us in every season, whether on your own or with friends. On rainy days, relish the rain; on snowy days, stay warm and cozy as we greet you. Each encounter is a once-in-a-lifetime moment, never to be repeated. We hope to make every visit a precious and unforgettable experience for you.
柴門庵には八畳の広間とにじり口のついた四畳半の和室があります。また、立礼式の椅子席にも対応しています。茶室に入るときは、露地を通りつくばいを使って頂けます。つくばいを使うとなぜかすがすがしく感じるのも不思議なものですね。現代人の私たちには露地草履は歩きにくい履き物ですが、歩きにくさの中に昔の人々の生活に思いを馳せ、初めて出会ったお客様と互いにリスペクトし合い仲良くしおしゃべりするのも楽しいものです。
本格的な茶道体験
Authentic Tea Ceremony Experience
Saimon An features an 8-mat spacious room and a 4.5-mat tearoom equipped with a nijiriguchi (small entrance). We also accommodate seated tea ceremonies with chairs in a ryurei style. Before entering the tearoom, guests pass through the roji (garden path) and use the tsukubai (stone water basin). There's something inexplicably refreshing about using the tsukubai, isn’t there?
For us modern people, roji zori (traditional garden sandals) may feel awkward to walk in. Yet, within that awkwardness lies an opportunity to reflect on the lives of those who came before us. Sharing laughter and conversation with guests who happen to share this moment by chance, while respecting one another, can be one of the most enjoyable aspects of the experience.
本格的な茶道体験
柴門庵には八畳の広間とにじり口のついた四畳半の和室があります。また、立礼式の椅子席にも対応しています。茶室に入るときは、露地を通りつくばいを使って頂けます。つくばいを使うとなぜかすがすがしく感じるのも不思議なものですね。現代人の私たちには露地草履は歩きにくい履き物ですが、歩きにくさの中に昔の人々の生活に思いを馳せ、初めて出会ったお客様と互いにリスペクトし合い仲良くしおしゃべりするのも楽しいものです。
Authentic Tea Ceremony Experience
Saimon An features an 8-mat spacious room and a 4.5-mat tearoom equipped with a nijiriguchi (small entrance). We also accommodate seated tea ceremonies with chairs in a ryurei style. Before entering the tearoom, guests pass through the roji (garden path) and use the tsukubai (stone water basin). There's something inexplicably refreshing about using the tsukubai, isn’t there?
For us modern people, roji zori (traditional garden sandals) may feel awkward to walk in. Yet, within that awkwardness lies an opportunity to reflect on the lives of those who came before us. Sharing laughter and conversation with guests who happen to share this moment by chance, while respecting one another, can be one of the most enjoyable aspects of the experience.
