TEA ROOM

Influential to a generation of Japanese designers, Shigeru Uchida's collapsible tea room

The acclaimed designer Shigeru Uchida’s collapsible tea room made from bamboo and Japanese paper literally folds open to create a versatile, portable yet elegant space for tea ceremonies.

Venue
THE GENERAL KYOTO Takatsuji Fuyacho
Address
241-1 Nabeyacho, Takatsuji-agaru, Fuyacho-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 600-8055 Japan
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Hours
9:00-22:00
Entitled users
Hotel guests
How to use
On request THE GENERAL KYOTO will arrange a tea ceremony to be conducted by a certified master for guests. This service and use of the tea room must be booked in advance for an additional charge.

Facility

  • GUEST KITCHEN

    Feel free to cook with your family and friends while travelling

    THE GENERAL KYOTO Bukkoji Tominokoji

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  • TEA ROOM

    Influential to a generation of Japanese designers, Shigeru Uchida's collapsible tea room

    THE GENERAL KYOTO Takatsuji Fuyacho

    →see details

  • TATAMI SALON

    Our Zen-inspired Tatami space is a place of quiet and reflection

    THE GENERAL KYOTO Takatsuji Fuyacho

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  • GYM

    Stay fit and refreshed during your travel in our gym

    THE GENERAL KYOTO Takatsuji Fuyacho

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  • TOMINOKOJI-DORI SALON

    Kyo-machiya, a designated as one of ‘Structures of Landscape Importance’ and ‘Historical Scenic Beauty of Kyoto’ built in 1935-1936.

    THE GENERAL KYOTO TOMINOKOJI-DORI SALON(adjacent to THE GENERAL KYOTO Takatsuji Tominokoji)

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