“A bowl of matcha with the lords' garden spread before you.”
Gyokusen-an is a tea house and rest space standing at the entrance of Gyokusen'inmaru Garden. Take a seat in the tatami tea room and the strolling pond garden opens up before you, framed by the stone walls of Kanazawa Castle—a view that shifts with every season. The tea service pairs a bowl of matcha with a fresh seasonal wagashi sweet. Because the tea house is run by Ishikawa Prefecture, practitioners of both the Omotesenke and Urasenke tea schools serve here, and the sweets are supplied in rotation by Kanazawa's long-established confectioners, so each visit brings something different. No knowledge of tea ceremony etiquette is needed—travelers are welcome to simply sit, sip, and take in the garden at their own pace. While the garden itself draws steady crowds, surprisingly few visitors step into Gyokusen-an, making it a quiet spot to rest during a walk around Kanazawa Castle and an easy first step into Japan's tea culture.
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Approx. ¥16,500 / guest
Approx. ¥16,500 / guest
Approx. ¥16,500 / guest
| Spot Name | Gyokusen-an Tea House (Gyokusen'inmaru Garden) |
|---|---|
| Postal Code | 〒920-0937 |
| Address | Gyokusen'inmaru Garden, Kanazawa Castle Park, 1-1 Marunouchi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa |
| Telephone Number | +81-76-221-5008 |
| Official URL | https://www.pref.ishikawa.jp/siro-niwa/kanazawajou/gyokusen-an/ |
| Keywords | Beautiful Scenery, Culture Experience, Food & Drink, Insta-worthy |
by Mihoko TomoiISHIKAWA
Approx. ¥5,000 / guest
Pretty nice experience overall, especially as the main guest it was nice to be served tea personally by the hostess, pretty pleasant experience overall, I'd say out of all the tea ceremonies I've experienced this is the 2nd best.
One of the coolest experiences in Kanazawa, getting to try this authentic tea ceremony was amazing and learning about the history of it and its cultural impact was also great.
I loved the natural experience of authentic tea-making here. They are very kind, polite, and walk you through how to traditionally drink and prepare matcha green tea and give you a sweet treat as well. They are nice enough to give you a generous amount of tea as well.
It was a nice break from walking around. Having a cup of matcha while looking out over the garden made the experience feel relaxing. It's definitely worth stopping by if you're already in the area.
The tea house was in all a very nice experience. The staff were really nice and the tea and treats were delicious! During the tea ceremony the view of the garden is also something that is special to look at. This is a old tradition and I feel like it has worth being done to this day!
It was a very good experience and the view of the garden was beautiful. The traditional matcha tea was made right in front of everyone and the workers were very welcoming. They explained the process well and the matcha tasted great! Definitely recommended to those who want to experience an authentic tradition!
