Mu-an is a wooden Meiji-era (1868–1912) teahouse relocated to the gardens of Happō-en. Stop by for a bowl of bitter, moss-green matcha (powdered green tea) paired with a sweet piece of wagashi (traditional Japanese confection; set ¥1080).


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