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Tea Room ／ Important Cultural Property
En-nan
えんなん
The Yabunouchi family's room in the taste of Furuta Oribe, its companion seat reflecting the sociability of warrior tea.
The signature tea room of the Yabunouchi family. A three-mat guest area sits at the centre, with a daime host's seat on the right and a one-mat attendants' seat on the left, divided by taiko-bari sliding panels. When a noble guest is received, the panels are removed and the sill marks an upper and lower level—an arrangement credited to Furuta Oribe.
The bamboo post at the host's entrance and the pair of slightly offset 'shikishi' windows are also attributed to Oribe's taste and ingenuity. The roof is thatched in the hip-and-gable style, giving it a rustic look.
The 'En-nan' plaque was entrusted by Rikyū and is said to be in the hand of Murata Jukō. The first head, Yabunaka-sai, hung it anew on the tea room he received from Oribe.
How to experience itVisit & use
The Yabunouchi tea rooms and garden are closed to protect the historic site, and individual requests are generally not accepted. You can see them by joining one of the viewing events listed on the official 'tea room and garden viewing' page (some run by partner organisations); content and fees vary by organiser.
Book / apply
Join a tea room viewing event（official page） ↗Join a tea room viewing event for En-nan through the site's official page. Please check availability and conditions there.
Visitor informationInformation
| Address | Yabunouchi family, Kyoto |
|---|---|
| Status | Closed (limited-date viewing events) |
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