Nakamura Tokichi Honten was founded in 1854. With over 170 years of history, it is currently run by the seventh generation of the family. Today, it is especially famous for its delicious sweets using authentic matcha green tea, making it a must-visit for those with a sweet tooth. Nakamura Tokichi Honten has expanded from Kyoto into Osaka and Tokyo, with six locations in Kyoto.
The Nakamura Tokichi Honten Main Store (the first Nakamura Tokichi Honten) is located about a minute's walk from JR Uji Station. The old buildings have been preserved for over 100 years, which are designated as a part of Important Cultural Landscape. The cozy cafe is a renovated old tea factory. In the garden, there is an imposing Horai Funamatsu, an about 250-year-old pine tree designated as one of the 100 famous trees of Uji City. From the cafe terrace, you can enjoy the wonderful garden view with tea.
Their teas and desserts are particularly popular here! “Tea Jelly [Matcha]” is among them. The jelly encapsulates the flavor of tea blended with a secret ratio, served with matcha ice cream, shiratama (chewy rice dumplings), and sweet red bean paste. Their “Maruto Parfait [Matcha]” is another popular way to enjoy this delicious jelly. In addition to the matcha, the jelly menu also includes “Tea Jelly [Hojicha],” made with roasted tea. These luxurious desserts are served in photogenic bamboo cups, which are used exclusively at this main store. If you seek a memorable tea experience in Uji, you can savor the rich flavor of Uji tea here. This is a must-visit for tea lovers.
- Address
- 10 Uji Ichiban, Uji City, Kyoto
- Access
- About 1 min. on foot from Uji Station (JR Nara Line)
About 10 min. on foot from Uji Station (Keihan Uji Line) - Business Hours
- 10:00am - 5:30pm
Last reception: 4:00pm
Last order: 4:30pm
Last order (soba noodles): 3:00pm - Parking
- Free parking available (15 regular-sized cars) to customers
(If the parking lot is full, please use one of nearby coin-operated parking lots at a fee.) - Foreign Language Support
- English
