Historical Matcha and Japanese Sweets Experience

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Come sip delicious matcha tea at Hinode Mountain Cottage (Hinode-sanso in Japanese), which was visited by foreign VIPs. It was where former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone invited a former US President, a former President of the Soviet Union, and other foreign VIPs to Hinode Memorial Hall, and formed friendly relationships. You can see photos of these exciting meetings and feel the history of Hinode Town at Hinode Memorial Hall. 

After a tour of Hinode Memorial Hall, you will take off your shoes at Seiundo, sit in the tatami room, and have matcha and Japanese sweets. Feel free to enjoy these treats in a relaxed environment without having to worry too much about Japanese manners.

【PLAN DETAILS】 

1. Hinode-sanso - The tour of the memorial hall   20 min 

This is the memorial hall where the former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone first met with presidents and leaders from foreign countries. You can see the photos in the exhibition hall, showing how the Prime Minister spent time with world leaders there. Tour the same room Prime Minister Nakasone. used and experience the history and importance of the room in regards to international relations. 

2. Have matcha at Seiundo  40 min 

Enjoy matcha with Japanese sweets in the exact room where Prime Minister Nakasone met with Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Reagan. The former prime minister made tea by himself for the president and the first lady when they arrived at Hinode-sanso.

【NOTES】

【Access】
Hinode-sanso
5270, Oguno, Hinode-machi Nishitama-gun, Tokyo, 190-0181　　

・By train
Shinjuku station
⇓（JR Chuo Line　25 min）
Tachikawa station
⇓（JR Ome Line　15 min）
Haijima station
⇓（JR Itsukaichi Line　20 min）
Musashi-Itsukaichi station
⇓ (15 minutes by taxi, about 2,000 yen for one way)
Arrival　

Shinjuku station
⇓（JR Chuo Line　25 min）
Tachikawa station　　　　
⇓（JR Ome Line　15 min）
Ome station
⇓(10 minutes by taxi, about 1,300 yen for one way)
Arrival　 

【Language】     
Some explanation panels are in English.     

【Included】 
Entrance fee, matcha, Japanese sweets

<Recommended Course>
■Hinode-sanso Area
・One Day Course: Hinode Washi→Hinode-sanso→Bukeyashiki (Ninja Experience・Princess Experience)
・Half Day Course A: Hinode-sanso→Bukeyashiki (Ninja Experience・Princess Experience
・Half Day Course B: Hinode Washi→Hinode-sanso
・Half Day Course C: Bukeyashiki (Ninja Experience, Princess Experience, Tea Ceremony)

＊Cancellation Policy 
7 to 4 days before the tour date: 40% of the tour price 
3 to 2 days before the tour date: 60% of the tour price
The day before the tour date/ on the day of the tour: 100% of the tour price