– Two Traditions Connected Through Craftsmanship –
Tea and sake are both deeply rooted in Japanese daily life and cultural sensibilities.
More than just beverages, they represent hospitality, moments of mindfulness, and an appreciation for the changing seasons—reflections of the Japanese spirit and aesthetic.
Though they may seem unrelated at first glance, tea and sake share a number of similarities when it comes to the vessels used to enjoy them.
For example, the wabi-sabi aesthetic cherished in tea ceremony is also present in handmade sake cups with their earthy textures and subtle forms. Both types of vessels are crafted with care, inviting the user to experience the beauty of natural materials and the warmth of the artisan’s touch.
It is also worth noting that sake is often served during kaiseki—the traditional multi-course meal that frequently accompanies tea gatherings. Historically, tea and sake were enjoyed in the same spaces, especially in samurai residences and merchant townhouses, where seasonal rituals were observed with care. Vessels were selected not just for their function, but for their appropriateness to the occasion and the atmosphere.
In this context, it is only natural for a shop that specializes in tea ware to also offer sake ware.
By curating and sharing vessels that reflect Japanese craftsmanship and aesthetics, we hope to enrich the everyday lives of those who use them—whether for tea or for sake.
At our shop, we carefully select not only tea bowls and teapots, but also sake cups and flasks, treating them all as tools that bring a sense of seasonality, beauty, and quiet pleasure to daily life.
Each piece offers a small connection to the place and hands that made it, and an invitation to enjoy life’s simple rituals more deeply.
We invite you to discover your own favorite piece of tea or sake ware here at our shop.
Our shop info
Located near the UNESCO World Heritage Site Nijo Castle, we specialize in traditional and modern Japanese tea sets, handmade matcha bowls, Kyoto teapots, Nambu iron kettles, and tea ceremony accessories. Whether you’re looking for an authentic matcha bowl (chawan) or a high-quality Japanese teapot (kyusu), you’ll find the perfect piece to take home as a Kyoto souvenir. We provide secure packaging to ensure safe transport, and international shipping is available. Visit us and explore the beauty of Japanese craftsmanship!
お茶文化と日本酒
– 二つの伝統をつなぐ器の世界 –
日本の暮らしと深く結びついてきた二つの文化――お茶と日本酒。
そのどちらも、単なる飲み物ではなく、「もてなし」や「こころを整える時間」、「四季を感じる美意識」といった、日本人の精神文化を映し出す存在です。
意外に思われるかもしれませんが、お茶と日本酒は、器の世界においても共通点が多くあります。
たとえば、茶の湯における「侘び寂び」を重んじた抹茶碗と、酒席で使われる土味のあるぐい呑み。
どちらも“使う人の気持ちを豊かにする”ことを大切にし、手仕事の温もりや素材の風合いを楽しむという美学が根底にあります。
また、茶道の世界では「懐石（かいせき）」とともに日本酒が供されることも多く、お茶と酒が同じ空間に存在することは、実はとても自然なことでした。
かつての武家屋敷や町家では、茶の湯と酒宴が季節の行事と共に営まれ、器もまた“時と場にふさわしいもの”として選ばれてきました。
そのため、当店のように茶器を主に扱う店が、酒器を選び取り、ご紹介するのは決して不自然なことではありません。
むしろ、器の美しさや背景にある文化を大切にしてきたからこそ、
お茶のための器も、日本酒のための器も、心をこめてお届けできるのです。
当店では、抹茶碗や急須に加えて、ぐい呑みや徳利といった酒器もまた、“日々を豊かにする道具”としてご提案しています。
それは、使うたびに四季や素材を感じ、遠い土地の職人の手仕事に想いを馳せる――そんな、日本の「丁寧な暮らし」の延長線にある楽しみだと私たちは考えています。
ぜひ当店で、お気に入りの茶器や酒器を見つけてください。
