Myōki-an Temple

What it is

• Buddhist temple in Kyoto Prefecture.
• Founded during the Meio era (1492-1501).
• Belongs to the Rinzai sect Tofukuji school.

What to see

• Tai-an teahouse, a National Treasure.
• Oldest teahouse structure in Japan.
• Only existing teahouse built by Sen no Rikyū.
• Tai-an has a kirizuma-zukuri style with a kokera-buki roof.
• Shoin is a National Important Cultural Property.
• View Tai-an only from the nijiriguchi entrance.

When to go

• Reservations required about one month in advance.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.