The Kotohiragu Shintsubaki is a contemporary commercial facility completed in 2007, designed by acclaimed architect Yasuharu Takubo. Located in Kotohira, Kagawa Prefecture, this structure serves as a new tea house at the historic Kotohira Shrine grounds. The building exemplifies modern architectural sensibility while respectfully integrating with its sacred surroundings. Takubo's design carefully balances contemporary aesthetics with traditional Japanese spatial concepts, creating a refined commercial space that enhances the pilgrimage experience. The Shintsubaki stands as a notable example of sensitive architectural intervention within heritage environments.