Chashitsu (The Japanese Tea Room)

This book provides an in-depth exploration of the tea room’s history, architecture, and spatial composition, highlighting its profound role within Japanese tea culture. Featuring photographs and design drawings of celebrated tea rooms, it examines the subtle, refined aesthetics that define the chashitsu. As a vital resource for understanding the philosophy of the tea ceremony and traditional Japanese architecture, this book offers timeless insights into the artistry of simplicity and the spiritual depth of space.

Publishing The Asahi Shimbun Company

Released in 1949

Page count: 170

size 310×220mm