Tsujirihei Honten

Uji is the most famous matcha producing area in Japan and a paradise for matcha lovers. Not only is there top-quality matcha here, but there are also a variety of matcha-inspired delicacies. The following is a detailed "Uji Matcha Food Guide" to take you to experience the beauty of Matcha in depth! --- 🍵 Uji Matcha must-try list 1. Classic Matcha Desserts & Drinks 🍦 Matcha Soft Serve Almost every store in Uji has matcha ice cream, but the taste varies greatly depending on the concentration (from regular to extra strong). - Recommended stores: - Nakamura Tokichi Honten - Rich matcha flavor with optional concentration. - Itoh Kyuemon – The matcha + roasted green tea ice cream is super popular. 🍰 Matcha Parfait Uji's matcha parfait is rich in layers, usually including matcha jelly, red beans, shiratama dango, matcha ice cream, etc. - Recommended stores: - Nakamura Tokichi Main Store—— The signature "Matcha Parfait" is a must-order! - Tsujirihei Honten – a century-old shop with very beautiful parfaits. 🍡 Matcha Daifuku & Dango The soft and glutinous dumplings are coated with rich matcha powder or matcha filling, and have a chewy texture. - Recommended stores: - Tsuen Tea House – Japan’s oldest tea house (opened in 1160), their dango with matcha is super classic. ☕ Matcha Latte & Pure Matcha (Matcha Latte / Koicha) If you want to experience the purest matcha, try Koicha, which has a bitter and sweet aftertaste. - Recommended stores: - Fukujuen Uji Kobo – You can experience matcha making and taste freshly brewed matcha. --- 2. Matcha main dishes & light meals 🍜 Matcha Soba Uji's matcha soba noodles have a light tea aroma and are worth a try either cold with a dipping sauce or hot in soup. - Recommended stores: - Nakamura Tokichi Main Store—— Matcha soba noodles paired with tempura are very popular. 🍵 Matcha Ochazuke Use matcha instead of ordinary green tea to soak rice, which is refreshing and refreshing. - Recommended stores: - Ito Kyuemon—— Serves matcha tea rice set meal. 🍮 Matcha Pudding & Cheesecake The taste is delicate and the bitter-sweet balance of matcha. - Recommended stores: - Tsujirihei Main Store—— The matcha pudding and matcha cheesecake are both great. --- 3. Recommended Matcha Shops You Must Visit Nakamura Tokichi Honten - Features: Uji Matcha's representative shop, almost all Matcha desserts can be found here. -Must order: Matcha Parfait, Matcha Warabimochi, Matcha Jelly. - Tips: This store is next to JR Uji Station and there are often queues, so it is recommended to go early! Itoh Kyuemon - Features: There are abundant matcha souvenirs, and you can enjoy matcha desserts and light meals in the store. - Must-order: Matcha Tiramisu, Matcha Curry Udon (unique flavor!). Tsujirihei Honten - Features: 160-year-old shop, famous for its matcha drinks and ice cream. - Must-order: Matcha shaved ice (Kakigori), Matcha Mont Blanc. Tsuen Tea House - Features: Japan's oldest tea house, traditional matcha + dango combination. - Must order: Matcha + soy sauce dumplings (the combination of sweet and salty is surprisingly delicious). --- 4. Recommended Matcha Souvenirs 1. Matcha Powder - The matcha powder produced by Nakamura Tokichi and Ito Kyuemon is of extremely high quality. 2. Matcha Chocolate & Cookies – Tsujiri’s matcha chocolate filling is very popular. 3. Nama Yatsuhashi – The most classic matcha flavor. 4. Matcha Yokan - Fukujuen's Matcha Yokan is sweet but not greasy. --- 🚶‍♀️ Uji Matcha One-Day Tour Route Suggestions 1. JR Uji Station → Nakamura Tokichi Main Store (breakfast/desserts) 2. Byodoin Temple (Visit the World Heritage Site and Drink Matcha) 3. Ito Kyuemon (Lunch + Souvenir Shopping) 4. Stroll along the Uji River → Doen Tea House (afternoon tea) 5. Tsujirihei Main Store (have a matcha latte at the end!) --- 📌 Tips ✅ Go early: Famous stores (such as Nakamura Tokichi) often have long queues, so it is recommended to arrive before 10 o'clock. ✅ Prepare cash: Some old stores only accept cash. ✅ Seasonal limited edition: There are special editions such as Sakura Matcha in spring and Chestnut Matcha in autumn. Uji is a paradise for matcha lovers, you can feel the deep aroma of tea in every sip! If you have enough time, you can also experience the "Matcha Making Workshop" (both Fukujuen and Ito Kyuemon), grind matcha by hand, and experience the tea ceremony culture. I hope this guide can help you taste the most delicious matcha in Uji~🍵💚

Another cherry blossom season is coming. Here is a small city in Kansai, Japan, suitable for enjoying cherry blossoms and drinking tea - Uji. 🌈Recommendation reason: Located between Kyoto and Nara, Uji City is a very cozy town famous for the world heritage temple Byodoin and Uji Matcha. It is also the main stage of the story of "The Tale of Genji". Most friends who come to Japan for the first time often choose Osaka, Kyoto and Nara. Little do they know that Uji can not only enjoy cherry blossoms, but also visit world cultural heritage sites. There are also many Matcha-related delicacies waiting for you to enjoy. It is very suitable to spend a day here. As one of the three major teas in the world, Uji Matcha has influenced the entire Japanese tea culture and also impacted the Chinese tea drinking habits. 🌸Best cherry blossom viewing: 1️⃣ Byodoin: The most beautiful time of the year for this world cultural heritage is when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom. The red Byodoin and cherry blossoms complement each other, but there are many tourists, so you need to borrow the scenery to take pictures. 2️⃣ Prefectural Shrine: This niche cherry blossom viewing spot is not as crowded as Byodoin, so you can take your time to take photos. The Japanese paper lanterns and the shrine background are very photogenic with the cherry blossoms. 🏯 World Cultural Heritage: As a world cultural heritage, Byodoin is a must-visit place for almost everyone who comes to Uji. Byodoin was originally the villa of the son of Emperor Saga, the prototype of the protagonist Genji in The Tale of Genji. It was later converted into a Buddhist temple and Byodoin was founded. The core building of Byodoin is the Phoenix Hall, which is symmetrical on both sides and looks like a phoenix with its wings spread. It is one of the few ancient buildings that have been preserved from the Heian period. 📌 Tips: In addition to the cherry blossoms in March and April, you can also see wisteria in Byodoin in May and June. ⏰Opening hours: 8:30- 17:30 ⏳Expected time: one to two hours 🍵Old century-old matcha shop: When you come to Uji, you naturally have to find a century-old shop to drink a cup of matcha and try various matcha desserts. Moreover, the headquarters of many famous matcha shops in Japan are basically in Uji. The following are the most famous century-old tea shops that have spanned centuries, but there are many people queuing. Remember to go to the store to get a number first, walk around the surroundings, and then go back to drink tea. 1️⃣Tsuji Ribei Main Store: A century-old shop, always full of seats. They were the ones who innovated the Gyokuro craft and invented the tea cabinet. In addition to matcha desserts, there are also matcha soba noodles, which can be solved with lunch and afternoon tea 2️⃣ Nakamura Tokichi: A 160-year-old shop with a main store and a branch in Uji, right next to Byodoin 3️⃣ Ito Kyuemon: There are many branches in Uji, and it is also the most branches in various places, but the main store is also in Uji 🌿Surroundings: You can buy all kinds of matcha-related peripherals in Uji. Each tea shop has its own brand of matcha products. Remember to buy some to drink yourself or give as gifts. It’s just that the shelf life of Japanese food is not long, so be sure to pay attention to the best tasting period. 🚇Transportation: It can be reached in 20 minutes by JR or Keihan Railway from Kyoto or Nara #camping and hiking wild happiness #check in around the world YO #green travel