Ito-Kyuemon Shop

The green tea plants in Japan originated when they were imported from China to Japan and then widely planted and popularized to this day. When it comes to Japanese green tea, many people cannot help but know the products related to matcha green tea. Uji city is a small city in Kyoto which is considered as the capital of green tea with the climate and soil here very good for tea trees to grow. When you come here, you will see vast tea fields, shops selling green tea related foods and drinks and that is what makes this place a tourist attraction in Japan. The Ito-Kyuemon Store is one of the most famous matcha shops in the area, selling a wide range of matcha from matcha-flavored cakes to desserts and even matcha sake. The store stands out with a white curtain right in front, right at the entrance there is a glass cabinet selling a lot of products you can buy to eat on the spot or buy as gifts for your family and loved ones. The shop also arranges a large area for visitors to enjoy the products right at the shop. When you come to Kyoto, miss the chance to enjoy the matcha products here.

Open: 10:00-18:00

Ticket price: free admission

Web: https://www.itohkyuemon.co.jp/corporate/shop/uji/

Tel: 0774-23-3955