Kyoto Samurai House
교토 사무라이 하우스
Contents
4 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to a space where time seems to have folded in upon itself, preserving the quiet dignity of a bygone era. Standing before this three-hundred-year-old historic property, we are looking at a rare survivor of Kyoto’s…
Listen in the app2The Sanctuary of the Tea Room
We now focus our attention on the heart of this residence: the traditional tea room, or chashitsu. To understand this space, one must understand the Way of Tea, or Chado. …
Listen in the app3The Material Legacy: Kimono and Katana
Beyond the meditative tea ceremony, this samurai house offers a tangible connection to the visual and martial identity of the Japanese elite through the donning of the Kimono and the wielding of the Katana. The authentic silk…
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As our time in this remarkable samurai house draws to a close, let us take a final moment to reflect on the layers of history we have peeled back. We have stood within walls that have weathered three centuries of change, from the…
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What is Kyoto Samurai House?
Kyoto Samurai House is a place with 4 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Activity |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 4 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 34.9902, 135.7548 |
| Last updated |
