This vintage Japanese architectural book, titled “Kyō no Chashitsu: Nishiyama・Kitayama-hen” (京の茶室 西山・北山編), meaning “Tea Houses of Kyoto: Nishiyama and Kitayama Edition,” was written by Takao Okada (岡田孝男) and published by Gakugei Shuppansha (学芸出版社) in 1989.
Dedicated to the beauty and history of traditional Japanese tea houses (Chashitsu), this book explores the architectural heritage of Kyoto's Nishiyama and Kitayama regions, renowned for their historic temples, gardens, and tea culture.
Through architectural documentation and historical commentary, the book introduces the distinctive features of Japanese tea house design, including Sukiya architecture (数寄屋造り), traditional construction techniques, tatami interiors, decorative alcoves (Tokonoma), and tea gardens (Roji).
The publication highlights the harmonious relationship between architecture, nature, and the philosophy of the Japanese tea ceremony, reflecting the aesthetic principles of simplicity, tranquility, and wabi-sabi.
This volume belongs to the three-volume “Kyō no Chashitsu” series, which documents Kyoto's historic tea houses across different regions.
A fascinating reference for collectors and enthusiasts of Japanese architecture, traditional gardens, tea ceremony culture, and Japanese craftsmanship.
Size: 15 x 22cm
286 pages
