Uji, Kyoto, is a popular tourist destination. It's synonymous with Matcha (powdered green tea). Premium Matcha is fragrant and has a bittersweet flavor. Sweets made with premium Matcha are popular with people of all ages. Check out these established stores with centuries of history! Prepare to be wowed by the premium Matcha sweets that can only be found in Uji!
1. Rokujyoan
Rokujyoan
Cafe 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm (L.O. 5.30 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: Lunch: 1,480 JPY
Access: 2-minute walk from Keihan Uji Station
10-minute walk from JR Uji Station
Address: 5, Renge, Uji, Uji-shi, Kyoto (Map)
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2. Nakamura Tokichi Main Branch
Nakamura Tokichi Main Branch
[Meicha Uriba]10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Closed: None
Average price: 1,001 JPY - 1,500 JPY
Access: 1 minute walk from JR Uji Station, 10-minute walk from Keihan Uji Station
Address: 10, Ichiban, Uji, Uji-shi, Kyoto (Map)
Source: Hitosara (Japanese)
3. Mitsuboshien Kambayashi Sannyu Main Branch
Mitsuboshien Kambayashi Sannyu Main Branch
Closed: None
Average price: Lunch: Up to 999 JPY
Access: 7-minute walk from Keihan Uji Station
10-minute walk from JR Uji Station
432m from Keihan Uji Station
Address: 27-2 Renge, Uji, Uji-shi, Kyoto (Map)
Source: Hitosara (Japanese)
4. Cha-ganju Cafe
Cha-ganju Café
Closed: Wednesday
Access: 1 minute walk from JR Uji Station
7-minute walk from Keihan Uji Station
132m from JR Uji Station
Address: 66-1, Ichiban, Uji, Uji-shi, Kyoto (Map)
Source: Hitosara (Japanese)
5. Itoh Kyuemon Byodoin Branch
Itoh Kyuemon Byodoin Branch
Closed: Irregular
Average price: Dinner: Up to 999 yen
Lunch: 1,000 JPY - 1,999 JPY
Access: 5-minute walk from Keihan Uji Station
10-minute walk from JR Uji Station
Address: Byodoin Omotesando, Uji-shi, Kyoto (Map)
6. Patisserie Yuji
Patisserie Yuji
Closed: Tuesday, 3rd Wednesday of every month
Average price: Dinner: 1,000 JPY - 1,999 JPY
Access: 3-minute walk from JR Uji Station
10-minute walk from Keihan Uji Station
125m from JR Uji Station
Address: 70, Ichiban, Uji, Uji-shi, Kyoto (Map)
Source: Hitosara (Japanese)
7. Omatchadokoro Todoan
Omatchadokoro Todoan
Closed: Irregular
Average price: Lunch: Up to 999 yen
Access: 464m from Keihan Uji Station
Address: 20, Renge, Uji, Uji-shi, Kyoto (Map)
Source: Hitosara (Japanese)
8. Tsuji Rihei Main Branch
Tsuji Rihei Main Branch
[Saturday, Sunday] 10:00 am - 6:00 pm (L.O. 5:00 pm)
Closed: Tuesday
Average price: Dinner: 1,000 JPY - 1,999 JPY
Lunch: 1,000 JPY - 1,999 JPY
Access: 295m from JR Uji Station
Address: 41, Wakamori, Uji, Uji-shi, Kyoto (Map)
Source: Hitosara (Japanese)
9. Kunugi
Kunugi
Closed: Tuesday
Average price: Lunch: Up to 999 yen
Access: 12-minute walk from JR Uji Station
5-minute walk from Keihan Uji Station
Address: 66-4 Uji Mataburi, Uji-shi, Kyoto (Map)
10. Ochaman
Ochaman focuses on serving only Chadango and tea. You’ve got to try their [Chadango] that’s made with carefully selected ingredients and Uji Matcha. The [Chacha Set] and [Wa Parfait] (Japanese parfait) are also hot items. The unusual [Matcha Cider Float] is a much-talked about menu item as well.
Ochaman
Closed: Monday
Average price: Lunch: Up to 999 yen
Access: 5-minute walk from JR Uji Station
Address: 160-13 Myoraku, Uji, Uji-shi, Kyoto (Map)
Source: Hitosara (Japanese)
11. Fukujuen Uji Kobo Fukuju Saryo
Fukujuen Uji Kobo Fukuju Saryo is a tea workshop that was founded in 1790, during the Edo period (1603 - 1868). At Fukujuen Uji Kobo Fukuju Saryo, you can try your hand at making Matcha or enjoy freshly made Matcha sweets. Their [Uji Match Ice Kori] is a recommended item. There's the [Goshiki Mochi] (5-colored Mochi), a combo of Uji Kintoki (Matcha shaved ice), Matcha-flavored Shiratama (rice dumpling), and Matcha ice cream. The slightly bitter Matcha syrup that's poured on the thinly shaved ice goes perfectly with the Mochi. The [Matcha Ice Parfait] is also popular. Matcha Dango (rice dumpling), cookies, fruits, and Kintoki (Azuki-an) are added to Matcha ice cream to make this parfait. There's also the [Cha no Ka Mochi] that's dusted in Matcha powder or Kinako (soy bean powder), which you should definitely try!
Fukujuen Uji Kobo Fukuju Saryo
Source: Open: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Closed: Monday (closed on the following day if Monday is a National Holiday)
Access: 8-minute walk from Keihan Uji Station
15-minute walk from JR Uji Station
Offical Website (Japanese only)
12. Tsuen
Established around the end of the Heian era in 1160, this is a cafe that Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Tokugawa Ieyasu have both visited for a quick tea and sweets break. With their recommended [Jo Matcha to Okashi no Set], you can choose from a range of sweets, such as Chadango, Monaka, and Yokan (sweet bean jelly). Regardless of what you choose, they all have an exquisite sweetness and feel perfect on the tongue. Their take-out [Matcha Soft-serve Ice Cream] is also popular. It has a refreshing sweetness and fragrant aroma. Even those that aren’t good with sweet foods can lick it all up!
Tsuen
Closed: None
Access: 2-minute walk from Keihan Uji Station
10-minute walk from JR Uji Station
Address: 1, Higashiuchi, Uji, Uji-shi, Kyoto (Map)
Source: Offical Website (Japanese only)
13. Chez Hagata
This cake shop is tucked away in a quiet Uji residential neighborhood. The [Hikitate Matcha no Zeitaku Terrine] is a popular item that’s appeared in the media. You can order this in advance as well. The moist and rich Matcha and chocolate flavors meld together, giving it a wonderful texture like raw chocolate mousse. It’s a taste that you won’t get tired of, so there are many repeat customers.
Chez Hagata
Closed: Monday, Tuesday
Access: 3-minute walk from Mimurodo Station
20-minute walk from JR Uji Station
Address: 44-11, Tanisagari, Todo, Uji-shi, Kyoto (Map)
Source: Official Website (Japanese only)
14. Hannari Cafe Iwai
This Uji sweet shop is produced by Kyoto’s Iwai Seika. The top recommendation here would be the [Mongai Fushutsu no Hiyashi Ame]. It’s a familiar Kansai drink that goes well with ginger. The [Ho-oh Pancake] (phoenix pancake) gets its name from the symbol of Byodoin Temple, the phoenix. The shape of the phoenix is formed using sugar and Matcha powder. Pair it with Matcha syrup, and the result is a Japanese treat that you can only taste in Kyoto. The [Genji Parfait] and [Matcha Shiratama Zenzai] are also crowd favorites.
Hannari Cafe Iwai
[Weekends, National Holidays] 10:30 am - 6:00 pm
Closed: None (closed during New Year's)
Access: 10-minute walk from JR Uji Station
5-minute walk from Keihan Uji Station
Address: 5-6, Renge, Uji, Uji-shi (Map)
Source: Official Website (Japanese only)
15. Kyoto Uji Sabo Yamamoto Jinjiro
Kyoto Uji Sabo Yamamoto Jinjiro places an importance on producing tea using traditional methods. Their [Matcha Ice] is a popular item that was featured in the media. At Kyoto Uji Sabo Yamamoto Jinjiro, both Matcha aficionados and newbies will find a Matcha that they will love. The rich flavor and fragrance of the tea are excellent. The key feature of the tea here is that it's made using the Honzu Saibai method that’s been in use for over 400 years. The tea is roasted in the oldest tea furnace in use today. Knowing the history of this tea makes it taste even better. Come and experience Matcha like you have never experienced it before!
Kyoto Uji Sabo Yamamoto Jinjiro
Closed: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Average price: Lunch: Up to 999 yen
Access: 6-minute walk from JR Uji Station
8-minute walk from Keihan Uji Station
Address: 36, Myoraku, Uji, Uji-shi, Kyoto (Map)
Source: Hitosara (Japanese)
16. Uji Surugaya
Uji Surugaya is located near the entrance of the road leading to Uji Byodoin. One of the popular menu items is the [Cha no Komochi]. Matcha-kinako powder covers the soft Mochi, and it even comes with an extra packet of Matcha powder! Sprinkle on the extra Matcha powder right before eating to increase the wonderful Matcha flavor. This is definitely a sweet that Matcha lovers can’t keep their hands off of! You’ll be hooked after your first bite!
Uji Surugaya
Closed: Wednesday
Access: 7-minute walk from JR Uji Station
Address: 41, Renge, Uji, Uji-shi, Kyoto (Map)
Source: Official Website (Japanese only)