Staff Editor’s Note
Enjoy Japanese Matcha and sweets at the Museum Café!
Hey there, I'm Emily, a staff member at the Japan Cultural Expo.
One of the highlights when visiting museums is their cafés; they add an extra charm to the whole museum experience, don't you think?
Today, I'm excited to share three exceptional matcha menus that you shouldn't miss at museum cafés, highly recommended for our international visitors!
Tokyo National Museum
First, we try the coffee stand located next to the Japanese Gallery of the Tokyo National Museum, the museum with the longest history in Japan. The must-try item here is the Matcha Milk! Don't miss out on other matcha-based sweets like Matcha-Monaka Ice Cream.
TOKYO NATIONAL MUSEUM
- Place
- 13-9 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo, 110-8712
- Time
- 9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
* Last admission 30 minutes before closing.
* Due to the rapid increase of coronavirus (COVID-19) infections in Tokyo, the Museum will close at 5:00 p.m.
* Opening hours for special exhibitions may differ.
* Opening hours for the Research and Information Center may differ.
* Kuroda Memorial Hall is open until 5:00 p.m. - Closed
- Mondays (Excluding holidays. On those days, the Museum will be open on Monday and closed the following day); Year-end holidays: December 25, 2023 – January 1, 2024; December 19, 2023. Subject to change.
Yamatane Museum of Art
Located in Hiroo, Tokyo, the Yamatane Museum of Art specializes in Japanese paintings. Here, you can enjoy matcha along with beautifully crafted original wagashi (traditional Japanese sweets) that echos the themes of the exhibited artworks. After immersing yourself in the art, be sure to give it a try!
Yamatane Museum of Art
- Place
- 3-12-36 Hiroo, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0012
- Time
- 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Last Admission at 4:30 p.m.)
Reservation is not required. - Closed
- Mondays (closed on the day after a national holiday), December 29 - January 2, and closed for exhibition installations. Call to confirm schedules.
MOA Museum of Art
About a 40-minute ride on the Shinkansen (bullet train) from Tokyo, you'll find the MOA Museum of Art in Atami. Set amidst the renowned hot spring area of Atami, this museum offers a haven where you can appreciate stunning artworks while immersing yourself in Japanese culture. Try savoring matcha chiffon cake and ice cream at “the café “while gazing at the beautiful scenery!
MOA Museum of Art
- Place
- 26-2 Momoyama-cho, Atami, Shizuoka 413-8511
- Time
- 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (last admission at 4:00 p.m.)
- Closed
- Closed on Thursdays(except national holidays)
*May close at other times for exhibition preparation. Please inquire for further information.
Note: Depending on the season, the menus offered at each museum cafe may change.