25/11/2024
【Ogawa’s Garden Kansuien: Tottori Prefecture Scenic Beauty & National Monument】
Discover Tranquility in Garden and Tea Room
Nestled in a serene garden, the tea room offers a glimpse into Ogawa Shuzo’s rich cultural heritage. Designed by entrepreneur Teiichi Ogawa, known for his achievements in the sake and cotton industries, this garden is a testament to his legacy. Inside the teahouse “Nanzanso”, you’ll find a curated collection of tea utensils, textiles, pottery, and other artworks. He was also a politician who contributed to Kurayoshi’s modernization, inviting intellectuals and business people to hold tea ceremonies.
Experience the harmony of nature and tradition. The red brick chimney, a symbol of the Ogawa Sake brewery, is beautifully incorporated into the garden. The Utsubuki mountains align perfectly with the tea room’s roof, showcasing a blend of nature and architecture. The garden features waiting pavilion (area) on the north and south sides, offering wonderful views, including 13-story pagodas built in the “Suido” mountain.
The tea house features a low entrance and a design that utilizes natural materials, embodying the essence of wabi-sabi. The bamboo pull ring on the sliding door and flowers in wall-mounted vases made from folded bamboo reflect this simplicity and culture. In the strolling pond garden, there are around 30 stone lanterns. “Nanzanso” is a reproduction of the tea room “Kanden-an,” constructed under the direction of Harusato Matsudaira (Lord of the Matsue domain), a renowned daimyo tea master, and relocated from Misasa “Yukoutei”.
