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Matcha Experience at Hakone Gora Park
Hands-on Matcha Making at the Historical Hakuundō Tea House
Hakone Gora Park will host a special Matcha Experience Event at Hakuundō Tea House on May 18 (Mon) and May 19 (Tue), 2026.
During this event, guests can enjoy a rare opportunity to prepare and enjoy matcha tea by themselves in a traditional Japanese tea house.The tea house has been carefully preserved for over 110 years and is designated as a Registered Tangible Cultural Property of Japan.
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Event Details
Matcha Experience Event
Experience contents
- Learn about the history of Hakuundō Tea House
- Learn how to prepare matcha from a professional tea taster
- Enjoy freshly prepared matcha and Japanese sweets
- Free viewing of the tea house after the experience
※ Participants will be asked to complete a short survey after the experience.
Dates & Times
May 18, 2026 (Monday)
- Morning : 11:00 – 12:30 (Last entry: 12:00)
- Afternoon : 13:30 – 16:00 (Last entry: 15:30)
May 19, 2026 (Tuesday)
- Morning : 10:00 – 12:00 (Last entry: 11:30)
- Afternoon: 13:00 – 16:00 (Last entry: 15:30)
Location
Hakuundō Tea House, Hakone Gora Park
Capacity
- Up to approximately 5 participants per session
- First-come, first-served
- No advance reservations
- Preschool children must be accompanied by an adult
Duration
Approx. 20–30 minutes
Fee
- Free of charge (normally ¥750 per person)
※ Hakone Gora Park admission fee required separately
Limited-Edition Matcha Set for Sale
A special matcha starter set, “Matcha Kotohajime” will be available from May 18 at the park’s souvenir shop.
On event days, the set will also be sold at Hakuundō Tea House.
Product Details
- Matcha Kotohajime (Chasen, Tea Bowl & Matcha): ¥5,500 (tax included)
- Matcha Kotohajime (Chasen & Tea Bowl): ¥4,180 (tax included)
- Matcha Kotohajime (Chasen, Tea Bowl & Matcha): ¥5,500 (tax included)
About Hakone Gora Park
Opening Hours
- March–November: 9:00–17:00 (Last entry 16:30)
- December–February: 9:30–16:30 (Last entry 16:00)
Closed: Open year-round (except for three maintenance days per year)
Admission Fee
- Adults: ¥650
- Children (elementary school age and under): Free
Hakone Free Pass and select excursion tickets (including digital tickets).