Ippodo Tea (Kyoto flagship shop)

Other Coffee Shop

4.5

A venerable Japanese tea specialty shop founded in 1717 facing Teramach-dori Street in Kyoto City. The shop mainly carries renowned Kyoto teas characterized by a delicate fragrance, refined sweetness, and mild flavor. From teas which require a whisk and teapot to teabags, the shop carries a wide array of products, and customers can taste before they buy. The shop also provides a takeout service, making it the perfect place to stop by while strolling along Teramachi-dori Street of the Kamo River on a sunny day. You can also enjoy making your own tea in the adjoining Kaboku tea room.

Spot details

Address: Kyoto Prefecture Kyoto City Nakagyo-ku Teramachi-dori Nijo Le Ru
Area: City Center Area
Phone: 0752114018
Hours: 10:00-17:00 (cafeteria closes at 16:30)
Closed: New Year's holiday (Cafe is New Year's holiday)
Parking Lot: Available(6spaces)
Credit Card: Available (VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, UnionPay, DISCOVER, Diners Club)
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available
Vegetarian Menu: Not available
English Menu: Available
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Average budget: [Lunch] 1-1,000yen
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Wonderful taste of Japan

Reviewed : 2018.05.22

For tea lovers this is the place to go. You can experience a wide range of excellent teas and have them prepared in traditional styles. Their staff is very gracious and friendly. You can sit in or...
Taste, enjoy, explore Japanese tea

Reviewed : 2017.11.01

This large, picturesque tea store contains pleasant tea house in which you can sample Japanese tea styles you enjoy, try new ones, learn more about brewing them, or just have a pleasant break. The...
Best Japanese green tea

Reviewed : 2016.09.03

Come to the beautiful Ippodo tea house in the historic district of Kyoto for an authentic Japanese tea experience. Purchase tea to take home with you from the adjoining shop.