The Yamatane Museum of Art is located in the Tokyo suburb of Hiroo, and showcases a collection of over 1800 Japanese paintings, centered around the Meiji Period. Alongside the artwork to enjoy, the museum has a cafe that serves up tea and a range of seasonal wagashi, or traditional Japanese sweets.
The springtime wagashi offerings included sakura, peony, hydrangea and magnolia varieties. We enjoyed the hydrangea and peony wagashi and were impressed by the level of detail that each piece had. There are several tea options to enjoy with your wagashi, including matcha, oolong tea, and a flower infused tea blend.
Cafe Tsubaki can be accessed without needing to purchase an admission ticket to the museum itself.
