Relax and enjoy the view of the lush traditional Japanese garden with matcha and wagashi at this historic tea house in Shibamata, Tokyo. The building was renovated from 1926-1930 by its previous owner, and was eventually opened to the public in 1991 after being registered as a Tangible Cultural Property by the Katsushika ward.
From Yamamoto-tei's website:
The garden of Yamamoto-tei is a typical shoin garden, a design which prioritizes the view of the garden as seen by an observer inside the building. It comprises around 400 shrubs and trees, a pond, and waterfall to the back of the garden - the sound of which provides a sense of depth to the garden. In 2016, Yamamoto-tei’s garden was ranked third in the annual Shiosai Ranking, a project coordinated by respected USA-based Japanese Garden magazine, Sukiya Living. The Shosai Project evaluates and ranks over 900 nationwide public gardens to provide recognition not based on size, age or fame, but on the beauty and tranquility of the spaces. Yamamoto-tei has been ranked within the top 10 since 2003.
Address:
7 Chome-19-32 Shibamata, Katsushika City, Tokyo 125-0052
Website:
https://www.city.katsushika.lg.jp/institution/1000094/1006823.html
The style of wagashi depends on the season, and they even have cold matcha for the hot summer days.
In one of the main rooms you can take a break on the tatami mat and enjoy the gorgeous award-winning Japanese garden from your seat!
love it. so peaceful looking. <3