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Experience the marvel of matcha sweets unique to this specialty store with a history spanning 170 years.
Founded in 1854, the first year of the Ansei era, this tea specialty store is located in Uji, a region nationally renowned for its high-quality Japanese tea. The store continues to deliver fine teas that are chosen for their flavor rather than their appearance or form. This includes their exclusive Nakamura tea, a smooth yet refreshing green tea, as well as their invigorating sencha and rich, flavorful gyokuro.
The café, housed in a converted tea factory, offers an array of sweets made from their prized Uji tea and matcha. Their signature dish, the "Namacha Jelly (Matcha)," captures the rich taste and aroma of premium tea leaves in a smooth, silky jelly, complemented by subtly sweet adzuki beans and shiratama. The "Maruto Parfait (Matcha)," exclusive to the main store and served in a bamboo tube, is a generous serving of namacha jelly, matcha castella cake, matcha ice cream, and a special whipped cream.
Enjoy luxurious sweets unique to this longstanding Uji tea specialist, set in a charming space designated as a nationally important cultural landscape.
"Namacha Jelly" encapsulates the allure of tea.
"Maruto Parfait" is as visually appealing as it is delicious.
Enjoy matcha sweets in an elegant space.
Look for the noren curtain marked with "Maruto" to find us.
A variety of tea leaves and baked sweets are available for purchase as souvenirs.
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Do you have menus in foreign languages or with pictures? (If so, please let us know the languages available.)
Orders can be placed by scanning a QR code, and the menu can be viewed on individual mobile devices. We provide support in English and Chinese.
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Can I get take-out?
Sorry, it is not available.
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Is there free Wi-Fi available in the restaurant?
No free Wi-Fi available.
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Is it possible to reserve a seat?
No, it isn’t.
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Do you accommodate allergies?
We do our best to accommodate allergies (however, not all items are guaranteed allergen-free as they may be handled in the same facility). This also applies to vegan options.
Some reviews are AI-translated.
If you're a matcha lover, you definitely can't miss this. Nakamura Tokichi Honten is a must when visiting Uji. A huge maruju curtain hangs at the entrance, and the traditional machiya immediately gives off the aroma of tea steeped in over a century of history. If you want to dine in the historic tea room, be sure to get a number as soon as you arrive, then leisurely browse the shops or pick out souvenirs.
The selection of tea souvenirs here is extremely extensive. I once bought some at the Kyoto Station branch, and after returning to Taiwan, I couldn't stop thinking about it and regretted not buying more. Whether it's premium gyokuro with a clear aroma and lingering sweetness, smooth sencha with a roasted fragrance, or matcha powder, they all make great souvenirs.
If the wait at the main store is too long, I highly recommend heading to the nearby Nakamura Tokichi Byodoin Store. The shop has a full row of large windows overlooking the Uji River, where you can escape the noise and quietly gaze at the flowing river and lush green mountains. Savor a bowl of authentic matcha in the peaceful atmosphere and enjoy an incredibly relaxing afternoon in Uji.
Nakamura Tokichi Honten in Uji, Kyoto, was founded in 1854 and has a history of more than 170 years. It began as a tea merchant and has long been known for its Uji tea. The shop retains the style of a traditional machiya townhouse, and you can enjoy specialties such as matcha desserts and tea soba noodles. If you're tired from walking around, stop in, sit down, and take a short break with a cup of rich matcha and a sweet. Before leaving, you can also pick out some Japanese tea to share with your family in Taiwan.
Nakamura Tokichi Honten is a famous, long-established matcha shop in Uji. The matcha desserts and tea drinks are rich in aroma and beautifully smooth in texture.
The shop has the atmosphere of a traditional Japanese house, making it a relaxing place to enjoy authentic Uji tea culture. It’s a must-visit for matcha lovers.
Nakamura Tokichi is delicious and not too rich.
You do have to wait a bit, though.
I wasn't really into matcha or green tea before, but if you're visiting Uji, you should definitely stop by here for a cup of tea.
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