Chofu Moritei — Attraction in Shimonoseki

This old traditional house which was built in the early 20th century is awesome. We didn’t expect that much before we decided to go in and have a look. Judging by a glimpse of outside this old Japanese house is way far from anything luxurious despite of the fact the owner of the house was a landlord in the local.

However once you stepped in the house you would be amazed of the true beauty of Japanese traditional house style. The rooms with a tatami floor and those austere but elegant flower-shaped chandelier are fascinating.

There aren’t many furnitures in the room. But somehow the emptiness of the room makes you calm and peaceful and the garden looking through the window is beautiful enough to get your attention.

I would love to come and visit this place in the fall. It would be truly great to enjoy the beauty of the garden in autumn while I’m sipping a cup of green tea on the...

“Drink matcha and relax. 🍵” That simple phrase perfectly captures my experience at the Mori Residence in Chōfu.

I visited in late March—just a bit too early to see the cherry trees in full bloom. But as I stepped into the tea room inside the residence, I was greeted by soft pink blossoms framed through the window, gently brushing away any lingering worries.

Sitting on the tatami floor, I let my tired legs rest. I ordered a bowl of matcha and enjoyed a quiet tea time, letting the stillness of the moment sink in. Afterward, I strolled slowly through the residence and garden.

Though I had only about 40 minutes before closing, thanks to the blossoms and the tea, time seemed to slow down— and somehow, everything...

Surprisingly I liked here than any other museums or Shrine. It’s a real traditional Japanese house and you can even get inside. Tatami floor, wooden floor corridor, glass door and backyard- all real. I personally enjoyed the squawking sound whenever I stepped on the wooden floor corridor and feeling ‘being in the house’. Moreover it’s...