Various guests visit the master's house every day. Even though most people do not know how to appreciate tea and do not like sitting in "seiza" or properly on Japanese tatami-mat, they would love to enjoy the tea ceremony as well as briefly learn its manner. Furthermore, many of them have a great interest in the history, the tradition and the spirit of the tea ceremony.
　However, when the tea ceremony is held in a tatami room, most people tend to get the impression that participating in the tea ceremony is very hard because of numbness of the legs or because of becoming tense. In that case, the master's considerations towards the tea sets, "otemae", and serving tea in a comfortable atmosphere, the tea ceremony party becomes meaningless.
　In the head master's house, rikiidana is located inside a room where people can enjoy a splendid view. The aim of rikiidana is to encourage guests to enjoy the good taste of tea, The beauty of the green garden, the serenity of the atmosphere, as well as the opportunity to refresh themselves.