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Famous Japanese tea houses, Uchihashi-tei

Tue, May 14, 2013, by Muza-chan
Because the tea houses are usually built inside larger gardens, the famous Japanese gardens are also featuring famous tea houses: in today's photo I would like to share with you this wonderful chashitsu from the Kenroku-en Garden in Kanazawa, which seems to float over the Kasumiga-ike pond (located near the even more famous Kotoji lantern).

Called Uchihashi-tei, this tea house was built in 1776, on a horse riding ground, but in 1874, after the lake of the garden was enlarged and a hill was built next to the shore, Uchihashi-tei was moved on its current scenic location, being placed on stone pillars above the water, to give the sensation that it is floating...

Uchihashi-tei Tea House, Kenroku-en Garden, Kanazawa
EXIF info:

Nikon D700
Lens: 24-70mm F/2.8G
Focal Length: 70mm
Aperture: F/7.1
Shutter Speed: 1/400s
ISO Sensitivity: ISO 320


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