Saihoji Temple. Shonantei: 1596-1615. Kyoto City. Kyoto-fu.

The name "Shonan" meaning "West Lake" evokes the open feeling of a veranda facing out at the water. One can imagine light reflected from the surface of the water to the ceiling of the eaves, and light from the veranda reflects on the ceiling of the tea room, Ieading in
brightness to the straw mats and remote recesses of the room.