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2020.03.15

Hiji River Enjoy the four seasons at the masterpiece of sukiya architecture "Garyu Sanso (villa)" standing on the riverbank.

A rare mountain villa nestled in Garyu-buchi,
A moment of bliss

Hiji River 's most scenic spot reflects fresh greenery and autumn leaves like a mirror on water on days with calm winds.
The shore of Hiji River Lake, named ``Garyu-buchi'', is a view that Castle Lord loved.
After that, Torajiro Kawachi, who became wealthy through Wax production trade, spent more than 10 years building Garyu Sanso (villa) in this area.
A mountain villa built to preserve Japan's tea ceremony culture,
It has become a masterpiece of Sukiya architecture that embodies Japanese beauty.
Garyu Sanso (villa) a masterpiece of Sukiya architecture
Garyu Sanso (villa) a masterpiece of Sukiya architecture
Garyu Sanso (villa) a masterpiece of Sukiya architecture
If you walk along the stone wall shaped like a small boat floating on the river and the moon, you will find a garden behind the main building, Garyu-in-in. What catches your eye are the many designs and playfulness that give you a sense of the depth of wabi-sabi. The beautiful light and shadow created by the plants and stone pavement. Every time I step into this mountain hut that has been around for many seasons, I pay homage to its history.
A masterpiece of Sukiya architecture “Garyu Sanso (villa)”
Sukiya architecture is one of the most elegant and delicately beautiful Japanese architectural styles. Garyu Sanso (villa) 's accomplishments at Garyu Sanso began when he went out of his way to bring in famous carpenters and tea room architects from Kyoto. It took 10 years to come up with the idea, and the main building, Garyu-in in, was where most of that passion was poured. The product took shape through a combination of careful selection of materials, excellent ideas, and the outstanding skills of master craftsmen.
A masterpiece of Sukiya architecture “Garyu Sanso (villa)”
A masterpiece of Sukiya architecture “Garyu Sanso (villa)”
As you walk through the garden, you will be fascinated by the accents of the plants, masonry, and stonework, which have been carefully designed to change their appearance with the seasons. The view of Garyu-in from the garden is also a sight to behold. Garyu Sanso (villa) is also a building that takes full advantage of nature. The more you change your perspective, the deeper the scene becomes, and the more expressive it becomes.
Designed by tea room architects, master craftsmen, and master craftsmen.
Many playful designs
It is said that the reason why the design has taken shape so widely is because Ozu did not have the same architectural restrictions as Kyoto. The ideas and skills of the craftsmen shine in each "space", such as expressions of wabi-sabi, seasonal-themed decorations, and fixtures that incorporate light from neighboring rooms.
Kazuki no Ma
Kazuki no Ma
In the Seibuki-no-ma room, carvings on the transom decorated with water decorate the four seasons. The openwork carvings are associated with water, such as clear streams and rafts in spring, and water ripples in summer, creating a sense of coolness.
Garyu Sanso (villa)
Garyu Sanso (villa)
When candles are lit in the Buddhist altar room at the back of the round window, the ``Kagetsuki no Ma'' appears like moonlight. The difference shelf looks like a haze, and it is between the moon and the haze. The sliding door on the right hand side is deliberately dark gray to represent twilight, and the handle has a bat motif. Furthermore, there is a wonderful sense of wabi-sabi, with parts of the walls left unpainted to create the atmosphere of a dilapidated farmhouse.
Expressions that change every moment depending on the time of day and season
As you step into the mountain hut, you will be greeted by a scene that will stop you in your tracks. I am captivated by its casual, quiet beauty. Light and shadow change with time, colors and scents change with the seasons. Use your five senses to secretly excite your heart.
Garyu Sanso (villa)
Garyu Sanso (villa)
Garyu Sanso (villa)
Garyu Sanso (villa)
Garyu Sanso (villa)
Garyu Sanso (villa)
Garyu Sanso (villa)
Garyu Sanso (villa)
Garyu Sanso (villa)
Garyu Sanso (villa)
Garyu Sanso (villa)
` Furo-an'' was built on the cliff of Garyuen, and its entire structure resembles a ship. From the ``kakezukuri'' structure that juts out from the cliff, you can see Garyu-buchi Deep below. The round ceiling is intricately woven with bamboo, creating a clever design in which the mid-autumn moon is reflected on the river surface. And on sunny days, sunlight flickers and illuminates the ceiling. I just want to lose track of time and just look at this elegant scene. Just by staying here, you can enjoy Ozu to your Ozu 's content. Furo-an also provides tea ceremony seating. Enjoying Hiji River as a backdrop while having the tea prepared by a tea master is something special. (*Please confirm the implementation date, etc.)

The depth of Garyu Sanso (villa) can be felt deeply by walking around the town with a certified guide. The brilliant ideas of Torajiro and Craftsman are so rich and wonderful that one's own aesthetic sense alone cannot grasp them.