{"version":"2.6","id":"matcha-experience-item-gen-1","question":"How does the matcha served at Okochi Sanso Garden relate to the garden's history and architecture?","answer":"The matcha served at Okochi Sanso Garden is an integral part of the visitor experience, reflecting the garden's historical and architectural significance.","answer_detail":"The matcha served at Okochi Sanso Garden is an integral part of the visitor experience, reflecting the garden's historical and architectural significance. The garden, built over 30 years by Denjiro Okochi, a famous Japanese silent film star, spans approximately 20,000 square meters and features a blend of traditional Japanese architectural styles, including the main villa Daijokaku, which combines shoin-zukuri and sukiya-zukuri styles. The matcha, served in an open-air pavilion next to the teahouse Tekisui-an, is accompanied by a traditional sweet, typically a Monaka cake. The admission fee of 1,000 yen for adults includes this matcha experience. The serene environment of the garden, with its moss paths, cherry blossoms, and stunning views of the Hozugawa River canyon, enhances the traditional Japanese tea ceremony experience. Visitors can enjoy the matcha while appreciating the carefully crafted garden, which took decades to create. This guide entry applies to Okochi Sanso Garden at 8 Sagaogurayama Tabuchichō, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, Japan. Category: Matcha & Tea Houses. Confirm current details and opening hours on the official visitor guide at okochisansogarden.com.","related_ids":[],"intent_tags":["MatchaExperience","GardenHistory","JapaneseArchitecture"],"last_verified":"2026-06-07","authority":"https://okochisansogarden.com","url":"https://okochisansogarden.com/en/knowledge/matcha-experience-item-gen-1","markdown_url":"https://okochisansogarden.com/api/knowledge/matcha-experience-item-gen-1?format=md&lang=en"}