What is a Japanese Tea House? Detailed Guide
History and Overview
Zen monks brought the tradition of cultivating tea from China to Japan during the very early Kamakura period that took place between 1185–1333. Then, the tradition of drinking tea got very popular and got spread across the whole of Japan.
The tea ceremony in the tea rooms was also started by the Zen monks. So, one can see that this tradition is very old and is carried out currently in modern times as well.
Zen monks believe in simplicity and peacefulness so the tea rooms were constructed in such a way that they have simple and limited materials used inside them. Also, the style was rustic in olden times. Japanese people love nature and so one can witness the natural touch in these tea rooms as well.
In modern times, though creativity and innovativeness are added in the construction of these houses, the tradition of making it simple, connected with nature such that people can have peace of mind is not lost.
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