Kankyu-an（官休庵）
The Hidden Tea House of the Mushanokōji-senke School
Kankyū-an is the historic tea house of the Mushanokōji-senke, one of the three main schools of the Japanese way of tea descended from Sen no Rikyū, Japan’s most influential tea master. After the death of Rikyū’s grandson, his heirs established separate traditions, and Rikyū’s great-grandson Ichiō Sōshu founded this branch.
Sōshu built Kankyū-an (官休庵) on Mushakōji Street in Kyoto, where he developed the distinct practices of the Mushanokōji-senke lineage. The name “Kankyū-an” became synonymous with the school itself.
Though the famous tea garden of Kankyū-an remains closed to the public, it is considered one of the most refined and private examples of a roji, or tea garden path. The secluded setting and deep historical roots make it an important site in the history of chanoyu (the way of tea), even if it cannot be visited in person.
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Directions
How to get to the garden
Take the Karasuma line from Kyoto station and get off at Imadegawa Station (今出川駅). From there walk about 8 minutes in south western direction until you get to Nishi-Mushanokouji-cho.
Address
- EN: 〒602-0936 Kyoto, Kamigyo Ward, Mushakojicho, 小川 西無車小路613-2
- JP: 〒602-0936 京都府京都市上京区武者小路通小川西無車小路613-2
Opening times
- Garden and Tea house are not open to the public!
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