にじりthe crawl-in door of a tea room
Two tatami rooms beyond the arched doorway. A scroll and snow-viewing shoji.
Kannakara
An island tea room, open today for one.
Ten minutes by car from Tonosho Port.Past the houses of Fuchizaki,a cherry branch leans over the bamboo fence.
For many years, this house was a tea room.People stepped through the noren, took a seat,had a cup of tea, and went home.
The noren still hangs today.But for one party a day, and no one else.The round-window seat, the garden, the bath — all yours.
Set the iron kettle on the fire,and watch the camellias while it comes to a boil.An island tea room, open today for one.
About the House
North Shodoshima, Fuchizaki, Tonosho.On the road that climbs to Kankakeistands an old tea room with sukiya eaves.
The iron kettle, the green teapot, the blue-and-white cups —all still on the shelves, just as the former owner left them.Only the bathrooms and the bedroom were touched.
The noren goes up for one party a day.Tea room, garden, bath and futon,made ready for today's guest.
What We Inherited
The iron kettle, the green teapot, the blue-and-white cups —all still on the shelves, just as the former owner left them.
The iron kettle that sat on this fire in the tea-room days. 
A green-glazed teapot. Only the rattan handle was repaired. 
Blue-and-white stemmed cups. For matcha, or island sake. Morning coffee comes in these. 
Tea at your seat. The sweets change daily. 
The incense burner in the alcove. Arrangements change with the season. 
The Kannakara sign, in the former owner's hand. 
The bamboo spout in the garden. We never turn the water off.
The Day
Morning yoga on the veranda.
A basket of bread and island mikan juice.
Into the garden. Camellia, cherry, red plum — one is always in bloom.
Tea at your seat, whisked together from the start.
The black-tiled bath and a rain shower.
Supper: the day's fish and local sake.
Lights come on under the night cherry.
Seats
まるまどthe round window
A bedroom under a curved wooden ceiling. Morning light through the blinds.
水屋the tea-preparation room
A single-plank table with a raked sand garden set into it. Tea is served here.
- 2494-1 Fuchizaki, Tonosho, Shozu, Kagawa
- About 10 min by car from Tonosho Port / 10 min from Ikeda Port
- Check-in 16:00 Check-out 10:00