“Byodoin Kojin” protector of Byodoin for generations by residing in Uji since Byodoin was built in 1052 by Fujiwara no Yorimichi.These subordinates of the Fujiwara clan not only served for Byodoin but also became tea masters by emphasizing management of tea fields when tea was introduced to Uji.They grew to a position of rulers as the relationship with Ashikaga Shogunate became stronger and began to dominate the administration of Uji Village.In 1573, they were defeated by Nobunaga Oda at the Battle of Makishima Castle, and their dominance declined, however, they continued to support Uji and Byodoin openly and secretly while managing the tea fields.It was the contributions from monks living in Byodoin and tea masters who passed down the will of Kojin that supported the reconstruction of Byodoin during the Meiji Period, which fell into ruin as a result of Ishin (Revitalization Reform) and an anti-Buddhist movement, and passed down many cultural properties to the present.In this Exhibition, the records of activities of the tea masters are observed and for reassessment, not only the materials stored in Byodoin but also the materials related to tea masters, which had been passed down in the region, were uncovered.This Exhibition introduces the history of the tea masters who originated from Byodoin, which had not previously been told and also exhibits the paintings and artifacts which were created to protect and develop the tea culture of Uji all in one place.
Finally, we would like to express our sincere thanks to the owners of the properties who donated these precious pieces in support of the Exhibition.

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  "Painting of Uji Tealeaf Picking"
  Doshun Kano
  Edo Period、Owned by Byodoin
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  "Uji Kyuki Hamachidori (topography)"
  Written by Shusai Sanrei
  1697 [Copied in 1792]、Owned privately
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  "Episode of Chakuraisanjin Miyoshi"
  Written by Chakuraisanjin Miyoshi(Tokusaburo Miyoshi)
  Taisho Period、Owned privately
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  "Kabokushi (book about tea)"
  Written by Seisen Kanbayashi
  1837、Owned privately
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  "Scroll Painting of Old Stories of Tea"
  Painted by Seisen Kanbayashi
  1843、Owned privately
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  "Tea Tree Uji Doll"
  Seisen Kanbayashi, Rakunoken Kanbayashi, Rakuzan Okamura, Rakuho Katsura et al.
  Edo Period ~ Showa Period、Owned privately