The Yamatane Museum of Art is located in the Tokyo suburb of Hiroo, and showcases a collection of over 1800 Japanese paintings, centered around the Meiji Period. Alongside the artwork to enjoy, the museum has a cafe that serves up tea and a range of seasonal wagashi, or traditional Japanese sweets.
The springtime wagashi offerings included sakura, peony, hydrangea and magnolia varieties. We enjoyed the hydrangea and peony wagashi and were impressed by the level of detail that each piece had. There are several tea options to enjoy with your wagashi, including matcha, oolong tea, and a flower infused tea blend.
The cafe portion of the museum is accessible without needing to purchase an admission ticket to the museum itself.
Getting there
The Yamatane Museum of Art Cafe is located just over 10 minutes on foot from Ebisu Station, served by the JR Yamanote, Shonan Shinjuku and Saikyo Lines, and the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line.
Kim Bergström @kim.b
Almost 12 years living in Asia. Passionate about Japan's off-the-beaten-path spots, family-friendly travel, flower events (all of them!) and the amazing tea culture here. 🍵🌼🌸
