A) Matcha Tea and Wagashi

Matsue has a long history of producing Japanese confectioneries, and is considered one of the wagashi mecca in Japan [See our Culture page]. You can find many wagashi shops all around town, and also enjoy them with matcha (powdered green tea) in places like Gessho-ji Temple, Meimei-an Tea House, or Kangetsu-an Tea House in Fumon-in Temple. Don’t miss the wonderful Kiharu tea room of Matsue History Museum, where you can watch Mr. Tsugio Itami – one of Japan’s best wagashi craftsmen – perform his art in front of you. You can also learn how to make your own wagashi in Karakoro Art Studio.

Place	Fee and Hours
Gessho-ji Temple	Entrance fee with discount: ¥300 Tea and wagashi: ¥450 Apr - Oct, 8:30~17:30 Nov - Mar, 8:30~17:00
Meimei-an Tea House	Entrance fee (no discount): ¥410 Tea and wagashi: ¥410 Apr - Sep, 8:30~18:30 Oct - Mar, 8:30~17:00
Kangetsu-an Tea House (Japanese) (in Fumon-in Temple, near Matsue History Museum)	Entrance fee (no discount): ¥300 Tea and wagashi: ¥900 10:00~16:00 Closed on Tuedays and January~February
Kiharu Tea Room (in Matsue History Museum)	Free entrance. See the menu on Kiharu Tea Room Website (Japanese).