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Meimeian

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278 Kitahorichō, Matsue, Shimane 690-0888, Japan

Meimei-an is a tea house originally constructed in 1779 by Lord Matsudaira Harusato, daimyō of the Matsue clan at that time. It is located in Matsue, Shimane, Japan. Meimei-an was designed in the style of the Fumai-ko school of tea ceremony, which was created by the seventh Lord of the Matsudaira to rule from Matsue.

hourglassDuration: 00h45min

phone+81 852-21-9863
indoor
indoor
paid
paid
daytime
daytime
traditional
traditional
food
food
cafes
cafes

clockOpening hours

Mondays: 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM

Tuesdays: 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM

Wednesdays: 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM

Thursdays: 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM

Fridays: 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM

Saturdays: 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM

Sundays: 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM

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4.2
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Dilyana Stancheva 2 months ago

Unfortunately, we went almost at closing time, so we couldn't eat or drink anything, but they still let us in to see the interior of the teahouse. The garden was pretty too.

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Mary Chatz 5 months ago

If you go on your own, don't expect much. They cater more to groups. After purchasing our tickets for the grounds and the tea (820 yen), they quickly served us 2 little cubed sweets, followed by a bit of Macha tea. Then they came back after a couple of minutes to collect our cups so that we would leave. Shortly thereafter, a large group came in. Watching from the window, they had much better service than us. The grounds are nice but definitely not the effort to go there. Don't waste your time.

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Clarien Luttig 2 years ago

A lovely little teahouse. Staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming. Recommended for some tasty casual matcha and wagashi, as well as a stroll through the lovely little garden.

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KP 2 years ago

Partaking in a traditional tea ceremony experience at this historic site was surreal. The hostess was kind and attentive, and her hospitality helped circumvent the language barrier. The matcha was superb, and the wagashi both delicate and scrumptious.

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Water Lou 5 years ago

It’s a small tea house. And the tea tasting is just so so. But the view outside the teahouse can see castle directly that’s a nice view.