Totaro

About

Sip creamy matcha in a historic machiya, a true kyoto gem.

Why go

• Best matcha i had during my trip
• One of the absolute best and most authentic matcha spots in kyoto
• The matcha and mochi ice cream dessert was incredible

Must try

• Matcha latte
• Mochi with matcha ice cream
• Matcha dango
• Mini donuts that come with your matcha
• Strawberry shiratama

Pro tips

• Visit early to avoid long lines
• Standing room only
• Go early and there was no line at all
• 5 Mins walk from gojo station
• 13 Mins walk from kyoto station

Good to know

• Expect to wait 1.5 hours
• Line can be 2-3 hours if you come late
• Wait about 45 minutes

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Rating

4.3 / 5 (382 reviews)

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