Ito Kyuuemon is an old tea shop in Uji. Here is an introduction to it:
Historical Origin
• In 1832, the first generation Ito Tsuneemon Takizo started to engage in the tea business in Namura, Tahara Village. It was followed by the second generation Ito Tsuneemon Kyusaburo, the third generation Ito Tsuneemon Yumatsu, and the fourth generation Ito Dokichi. In 1865, the fifth generation Ito Kyuzo moved to Uji and opened a shop. He took the "久" in his name and named the company "Ito Kyuuemon Head Office Co., Ltd.".
Brand Features
• Product Innovation: Pushing the application of matcha to a new height, launching innovative products such as matcha curry, and also launching a variety of seasonal limited flavors of matcha ice cream.
• Adhering to quality: The store uses traditional stone mortar grinding technology to ensure the aroma and flavor of each batch of tea.
• Business expansion: Taking a different approach, focusing on souvenirs, persisting for 20 years, and becoming the leading brand in the matcha souvenir category; at the same time, developing online sales to enhance brand awareness.
Store distribution
• There are many branches, and the Byodoin store next to the Japanese national treasure Uji Byodoin is one of its well-known branches. In addition, there is a Gion Shijo store near Kawaramachi, a bustling street in Kyoto, and a Kiyomizuzaka store on Kiyomizuzaka, the main road leading to Kiyomizu Temple.
Cultural significance
• As a famous store and tourist must-see in Kyoto, Ito Kyuemon is one of the best places to experience Kyoto Uji tea culture. It carries the local traditional culture and historical memory, and has also become an important window for spreading Japanese matcha culture.
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Ito Kyuuemon is an old tea shop in Uji. Here is an introduction to it: Historical Origin • In 1832, the first generation Ito Tsuneemon Takizo started to engage in the tea business in Namura, Tahara Village. It was followed by the second generation Ito Tsuneemon Kyusaburo, the third generation Ito Tsuneemon Yumatsu, and the fourth generation Ito Dokichi. In 1865, the fifth generation Ito Kyuzo moved to Uji and opened a shop. He took the "久" in his name and named the company "Ito Kyuuemon Head Office Co., Ltd.". Brand Features • Product Innovation: Pushing the application of matcha to a new height, launching innovative products such as matcha curry, and also launching a variety of seasonal limited flavors of matcha ice cream. • Adhering to quality: The store uses traditional stone mortar grinding technology to ensure the aroma and flavor of each batch of tea. • Business expansion: Taking a different approach, focusing on souvenirs, persisting for 20 years, and becoming the leading brand in the matcha souvenir category; at the same time, developing online sales to enhance brand awareness. Store distribution • There are many branches, and the Byodoin store next to the Japanese national treasure Uji Byodoin is one of its well-known branches. In addition, there is a Gion Shijo store near Kawaramachi, a bustling street in Kyoto, and a Kiyomizuzaka store on Kiyomizuzaka, the main road leading to Kiyomizu Temple. Cultural significance • As a famous store and tourist must-see in Kyoto, Ito Kyuemon is one of the best places to experience Kyoto Uji tea culture. It carries the local traditional culture and historical memory, and has also become an important window for spreading Japanese matcha culture.
Uji Matcha Old Shop's Beautiful Ice Cream🍦 When you go to Uji, the Matcha Capital, you must buy a beautiful Matcha ice cream. It's rare to see a beautiful and delicious one. And it's not sweet, very friendly. 🍓Strawberry Ice Cream Strawberry + Raspberry + Matcha + Chocolate, sour and sweet, really delicious😋 🍵Matcha Ice Cream The Matcha flavor is also good, but I still prefer the strawberry flavor
I went to the main store of Ito Kyuumonei. It is not as famous as Nakamura Tokichi, but it looks good. I bought a limited edition matcha almond milk jelly, which is delicious. In addition to simple meals, the store also has various matcha desserts. I will come again next time.
15 years of cherry blossom season to Japan travel, passing by Kyoto found two Ito, one is at Kyoto Station, but this store can only be packed and taken away, can not dine, take away can only buy matcha rolls or hand letters, or a little regret if you can not eat in the store, So the two people struggled for a while, and finally decided to go on a trip. Fortunately, they bought a JR seven-day coupon and went directly to Kyoto Station to take the tram to Uji City. After getting off the bus, I followed Google Maps. I walked for about ten minutes. I trot all the way. I heard that the store was closed at five o'clock. We were already at 4:30 when we passed. We were afraid that we would not be able to eat it. After entering the store, I saw a lot of locals enjoying matcha desserts. It was practical. After the seat was seated, the waiter brought the menu. We ordered matcha rolls with matcha milk tea, two cups of matcha baffle. Originally, I wanted to order a cherry blossom-flavored matcha baffle in the cherry blossom season, but the store said it was sold out. When waiting for the long-awaited food in my mind, don't mention the tormented mood. The first came up is matcha roll and milk tea, matcha roll is different from the domestic, not sweet taste, but matcha rich can often have a faint bitter taste, compared to matcha milk tea is a strong sweet taste, the two match is really praise. When Matcha Baffy comes up, the waiter will give you a small jar with a ground matcha powder inside. I feel that the taste is not strong enough. You can sprinkle some powder on the cream. The Baffy is really delicious. The matcha control really wants to come to the town of Matcha Yuzhi to taste, and you will not regret it. The fragrance of that tea, praise, inside the cream, round seeds, ice cream and fruit combination, each is indispensable, each but not top-notch, all together to bake such a beautiful dessert, really enjoy.
Ito Kuiyumen's store is crowded, basically all tourists who come here to travel and buy hand letters, Japanese passengers are also many. Here sells a variety of souvenirs and local limited products, every time I encounter xx limited, xx seasonal things, I generally can't hold it, I unknowingly bought a tax refund quota of 5,000 ... all kinds of fruits, biscuits, chocolate are all very attractive, Buying back to send friends and family is a good choice.
From the Keihan tram Uji Station, you can see the billboard guide, turn right 300 meters before, the actual distance feels more than 300 meters. Uji is a quiet place, there are no people along the way, but when I arrived at this house, I found that many people were waiting, and I didn't know where they came from. The store door goes in, the left area is the area to buy snacks, the tea area, and the right is the tea room to eat. There is a book at the entrance of the tea room, go up and write your name, several, and rank number. Then I went to the left side of the commodity area to shop. When I bought it, it was over, and the clerk immediately waited for someone to come out and let us in. First of all, let's comment on the things purchased in the left area. First of all, it is expensive. It is picky in the east and west. When I check out, I unconsciously spent more than 900 yuan. His family's tax-free direct bill was pulled out, of which raw chocolate and matcha is not tax-free, matcha is small. Then say the taste, biscuits, coincidence, pudding tea, for me, too sweet, after all, if tea is sold as a point, tea fragrance should be a little bitter, not super sweet, so the snacks bought back are not the same, I feel like it can be highly recommended, Including the perfect meal that is claimed to be better than Royce, I personally still think Royce is better and tastes better. The tea I bought has not been drunk yet, so I won't comment. There is a tea that combines the source language called Yuzhi Shipai. The Japanese do have ideas around the development. There are different teas in it, and there are instructions on how to make it. Unfortunately, I don't understand Japanese. Then come to the tea room on the right, I ordered a matcha baffle set with the same popularity as the model at the door. It was very beautiful and tasted average. I also ordered a bowl of noodles, green and leisurely, but I can't actually eat the noodles with tea, and the fish on it tastes good. His family's things are really beautiful, but the taste seems to have not been so deep in my heart. I saw promotional advertisements on the table in the tea room, and I could have discounts when I sent photos on several social networks blocked by Tianchao. So on Instagram, po took a photo to the door to check out, gave a 5% discount, Baffy and noodles to finish the discount of 100 RMB. Later, I went to the Equality Court to see that the branch did not eat, only bought snack tea, opposite Nakamura Fuji. Next time I have the opportunity to try Nakamura.
One of the most famous matcha in Kyoto, the main store is in Uji City, specially took the Nara line to eat, really is a very historical store, walked into to find that it is a paradise of matcha, all kinds of matcha products want to eat, the right hand side is the dining area, you can dine in a variety of desserts. I just can't hold it if I look at the souvenir part, but because I was in a hurry, I just bought two new products and took them away to the next stop. The new matcha is very delicious. I regret not buying the whole box! Creative matcha copper roasting is a bit interesting, hot just baked very delicious.