Tokyo | A Bowl of Matcha in a 300-Year-Old Shogunate Teahouse 🍵

Tokyo has this hidden Edogawa-era gem nestled among skyscrapers. 🍃🍵「Hama Rikyu Garden」, established in the 17th century, was once the retreat of the Tokugawa Shogun family. Inside the teahouse「Nakajima no Ochaya」, stepping onto the tatami mats, a bowl of hand-whisked matcha paired with a piece of traditional Japanese confectionery is a rare moment of tranquility for a traveler in this bustling city. 🎫 The garden admission is just 300 yen, and the teahouse experience (traditional matcha + Japanese-style sweets) 🍵 🍮 is 1000 yen—super high value for money! 🌿 Besides the teahouse, the garden is lush and green in spring, perfect for a leisurely 1–2 hour stroll. 🍃🍵It also features the unique「Shioiri no Ike」, a tidal pond that rises and falls with the sea tides, creating a very special tidal landscape in a strolling garden. 🕰️ I recommend visiting in the early morning or late afternoon—it’s less crowded and much quieter. #Tokyo #TokyoTravel #HiddenTokyo #Matcha #HamaRikyuGarden 🌇🌿