Nakamura Tokichi Honten, Uji Main Store

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Nakamura Tokichi Honten, Uji Main Store

Experience the marvel of matcha sweets unique to this specialty store with a history spanning 170 years.

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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.

Highlights

  • Since its establishment in 1854, the store has continued to share the deliciousness of Japanese tea.
  • The café offers a variety of matcha sweets made from their signature Uji tea.
  • A wide selection of products for home use or as gifts, including tea leaves and baked sweets, is also available.

Photos

  • "Namacha Jelly" encapsulates the allure of tea.

    "Namacha Jelly" encapsulates the allure of tea.

  • "Maruto Parfait" is as visually appealing as it is delicious.

    "Maruto Parfait" is as visually appealing as it is delicious.

  • Enjoy matcha sweets in an elegant space.

    Enjoy matcha sweets in an elegant space.

  • Look for the noren curtain marked with "Maruto" to find us.

    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.

    A variety of tea leaves and baked sweets are available for purchase as souvenirs.

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

Q

Do you have menus in foreign languages or with pictures? (If so, please let us know the languages available.)

A

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.

Q

Can I get take-out?

A

Sorry, it is not available.

Q

Is there free Wi-Fi available in the restaurant?

A

No free Wi-Fi available.

Q

Is it possible to reserve a seat?

A

No, it isn’t.

Q

Do you accommodate allergies?

A

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.

Reviews

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  • 秦晴

    原本不羈對抹茶綠茶這類吃的~喝的~走訪宇治,不妨到這裡喝杯茶吧

Details

Name in Japanese
中村藤吉本店
Postal Code
611-0021
Address
10 Uji Ichiban, Uji City, Kyoto
Telephone
0774-22-7800
Closed
Open every day
Business Hours
Tea sales 10:00am - 5:30pm,
Café 10:00am - 5:30pm (L.O.4:30pm)
Budget
1,500yen
Access
About 2 minutes on foot from the South Exit of JR Uji station
Credit Cards
Accepted
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)