2017.07.20

暑い夏を心地よく過ごすための知恵、打ち水The uchimizu has various meanings such as cool down the temperature and ritual purposes.

暑い夏を心地よく過ごすための知恵、打ち水。少し水を撒くだけで、風が涼しく感じられました~!

The uchimizu consists in sprinkling water on #Japanese gardens and streets. Has various meanings such as cool down the temperature and ritual purposes. We also hope for a positive and fresh start for our information center. Come to visit us!

江戸時代には、涼をとるために広く行われていたという打ち水。打ち水には、場を清めるという、神聖な意味合いもあります。
From the Edo Period the uchimizu is a common practice. The purpose of the uchimizu is also to purify one place.

打ち水に効果的な時間帯は、朝と夕方!昼間に撒く場合は日陰がよいそうです!
The uchimizu is usually made in the morning or in the evening.

玄関先への打ち水はお客様をおもてなしするための気遣いでもあったそうです!
This practice is usually done in front of the entrance to welcome the customers.

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