Near our office is "Kamishichiken," one of Kyoto's five traditional entertainment districts.
During the Muromachi period, part of Kitano Tenmangu Shrine was destroyed by fire, and
The shogun of the time ordered the construction of the shrine.
They used the leftover materials from that project to build seven teahouses
It all began as a rest stop for pilgrims.
Later, Toyotomi Hideyoshi hosted the Kitano Grand Tea Ceremony,
At that time, he designated this Shichikenchaya as a resting place for Hideyoshi,
When he presented the famous Mitarai dumplings to Hideyoshi,
I liked it so much that, as a reward, I went to Shichikenchaya
It was the government that granted the privilege to sell Mitarai dango and authorized the establishment of tea houses,
It is said to be the origin of tea houses.
The reason the Kamishichiken geisha district currently uses the "five dumplings" crest is
This is derived from the famous Mitarai Dango.
The Kamishichiken Kabuki Theater also served as the setting for the film *National Treasure*.
Currently, at Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, at the "Odoi" embankment built by Hideyoshi,
Aomomiji-en is now open to the public.
If you visit Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, please be sure to stop by our office.