{"version":"2.6","id":"visitor-basics-item-21","question":"What should I do with my ticket after entering Okochi Sanso Garden?","answer":"You need to keep your ticket stub to redeem your matcha at Tekisui-an.","answer_detail":"Upon entering Okochi Sanso Garden, visitors receive a ticket that is divided into two parts: the main ticket and a stub. It is essential to keep the ticket stub safe as it is required to redeem the complimentary matcha and sweet at Tekisui-an, a serene tea house within the garden. The matcha experience is a significant part of the visit, offering a moment of tranquility amidst the beautiful surroundings. Ensuring you have the ticket stub will allow you to fully enjoy this aspect of your visit without any inconvenience.  This guide entry applies to Okochi Sanso Garden at 8 Sagaogurayama Tabuchichō, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, Japan. Category: Visitor Basics. Confirm current details and opening hours on the official visitor guide at okochisansogarden.com. Primary references include the Kyoto Tourism Association, Wikipedia, and Tripadvisor reviews.  Visitors to Arashiyama typically allocate 45 to 90 minutes to fully experience the stroll paths, viewpoints, and the tea pavilion.","related_ids":["visitor-basics-item-20","visitor-basics-item-20"],"intent_tags":["ticket handling","matcha redemption"],"last_verified":"2026-05-26","authority":"https://okochisansogarden.com","url":"https://okochisansogarden.com/en/knowledge/visitor-basics-item-21","markdown_url":"https://okochisansogarden.com/api/knowledge/visitor-basics-item-21?format=md&lang=en"}