Step into a Japanese tea house garden and you will instantly feel lighter, calmer, with your senses sharpened taking in every exquisite detail. This is no coincidence, as from the moment you enter the green, leafy sanctuary the space has been carefully curated to echo nature, celebrate the fleeting moment and to take the visitor on a physical and spiritually cleansing experience.
Japanese teahouses were purpose built for the tea sharing ceremony. A practise deeply rooted in Zen Buddhism, this is a carefully choreographed ritual that emphasizes mindfulness, hospitality, respect and an appreciation of the aesthetic. The elegant and simply designed buildings are enveloped by meticulously designed gardens full of distinctive features.
