Marukyu Koyamaen - Nishinotoin / Sabo Moto-an

About

Your go-to spot for authentic kyoto matcha, with varieties perfect for lattes.

Why go

• A hidden matcha spot in Kyoto offering various matcha products and a cafe
• This is hands down the best tea experience I've had anywhere in Japan

Must try

• Matcha roll cake
• Matcha ice cream
• Matcha Soda
• Matcha latte
• Warabi mochi

Pro tips

• Arrive early, queues can be long
• Lesser queue than the Uji main plant
• Well-stocked even at 3-5pm
• Order in advance and pick up 3 days later
• No staff, just an honor system

Good to know

• Limit of one tin per person
• Older woman selling matcha items can be rude
• No photos allowed inside the teahouse

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Rating

4.3 / 5 (810 reviews)

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