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Matcha Cafes in Uji, Kyoto: 10 Spots for Lunch, Sweets, and Scenic Views
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We present a curated list of 10 cafés in Kyoto's Uji City featuring matcha sweets, Japanese-style lunches, and breathtaking views of the Uji River. From established Uji tea specialty shops to stylish cafés, we cover a wide range of spots perfect for your Uji sightseeing.
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Lives and works in Gunma Prefecture. Moved to Gunma Prefecture right after graduating from high school to train as a sports trainer. He trained athletes and other athletes in training, stretching, form coaching and checking, and dietary management. After moving to Shizuoka Prefecture, he opened a clinic in Maebashi City, Gunma Prefecture in 2013, and started working as a writer around 2022. I mainly write blog posts in the health and outdoor genres, as well as sports-related YouTube scenarios.
Discover Stylish Cafes in Uji, Kyoto
Photo by Pixta
Uji, a city located south of Kyoto, is one of Japan's leading tea-producing regions, famous for its high-quality tea such as matcha and gyokuro.
As a result, Uji is dotted with cafés where you can enjoy sweets and drinks that use delicious green tea. In particular, menu items like matcha parfaits and matcha lattes made with Uji tea are classic favorites.
There are also many cafés with breathtaking views of the Uji River, as well as hidden, cozy cafés that blend into the historic streets.
Excellent Cafes in Uji, Kyoto
1. Matcha Republic Uji Main Store
2. Itohkyuemon Uji Main Store
3. Sanseien Kambayashi Main Store
4. Kissa Consola
5. Ikowai Byodoin Store
6. Morihan Kura Café (TEA SQUARE MORIHAN)
7. Ameagari
8. Tsujiri Hyouretsu Main Store
9. Yamasa (Former Chagenju Café)
10. GOCHIO Café (Gochou Café)
1. Matcha Republic Uji Main Store
The Matcha Republic Uji Main Store, located near Uji Bridge, is famous for its Matcha Ink, an ink bottle-shaped matcha latte.
The interior is cozy yet sophisticated, creating a refined atmosphere. They use only the first-picked tea leaves for their matcha, allowing you to enjoy a rich, aromatic flavor. This café is a place where you can discover new attractions of Uji tea, offering matcha lattes, seasonal drinks, and sweets.
Matcha Republic Uji Main Store
Address: 26-2 Uji Myouraku, Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture
Hours: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Official Website: Matcha Republic Uji Main Store
Official Instagram: Instagram
2. Itohkyuemon Uji Main Store
The long-established tea shop Itohkyuemon Uji Main Store, founded in 1832, is a renowned establishment where you can enjoy a wide range of authentic Uji tea gourmet experiences, including matcha parfaits and Uji matcha soba.
In the attached tea room, you can indulge in matcha sweets and luxurious matcha tastings. For matcha lovers, this café is a must-visit and can be considered one of Uji's representative cafés.
Itohkyuemon Uji Main Store
Address: 19-3 Aramaki, Tudō, Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture
Hours: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Official Website: Itohkyuemon Uji Main Store
Official Instagram: Instagram
3. Sanseien Kambayashi Main Store
One of the prestigious tea gardens with a long history dating back to the Muromachi period, the Sanseien Kambayashi Main Store is enveloped in an atmosphere that conveys the history and tradition of Uji tea.
In the café space, you can leisurely enjoy gyokuro, sencha, and Japanese sweets made with matcha. This café is recommended for those who prefer to quietly savor their tea rather than seek extravagance.
Sanseien Kambayashi Main Store
Address: 27-2 Uji Hasuhana, Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture
Hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Official Website: Sanseien Kambayashi Main Store
Official Instagram: Instagram
4. Kissa Consola
The Kissa Consola, overlooking the Uji River, is a charming house café filled with antique furnishings and natural light.
The café offers lunch made with homemade bread, seasonal parfaits, puddings, and coffee jelly—delightful sweets that are sure to warm your heart. It’s the perfect spot to relax while enjoying the scenic view of the Uji River during your explorations in Uji.
Kissa Consola
Address: 55-7 Uji Matafuri, Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture
Hours:
Thursday, Friday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, Holidays: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Closed: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Official Instagram: Instagram
5. Ikowai Byodoin Store
Located on the street leading to Byodoin Temple (Phoenix Hall), the Ikowai Byodoin Store is a sweet shop run by a Kyoto candy manufacturer.
In addition to matcha sweets, their menu features popular original creations that combine traditional treats like chilled candy and warabi mochi with matcha.
With seasonal items available, there are always new discoveries to be made, no matter how many times you visit.
Ikowai Byodoin Store
Address: 5-6 Uji Hasuhana, Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture
Hours: Weekdays & the day before holidays: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM, Saturday, Sunday & Holidays: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Official Website: Ikowai Byodoin Store
Official Instagram: Instagram
6. Morihan Kura Café (TEA SQUARE MORIHAN)
TEA SQUARE MORIHAN Kura Café is a tea farmer café operated by Shimizuya, a tea farm that has been producing matcha since the Edo period (1603-1868).
This café features matcha espresso made from single-origin matcha, which delivers its flavors directly, along with a variety of enticing matcha sweets. Inside, the renovated kura (warehouse) offers a harmonious blend of tradition and modernity, providing a unique and enjoyable experience.
Morihan Kura Café (TEA SQUARE MORIHAN)
Address: 78 Kubo, Ogura-cho, Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture
Hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Last Order 4:30 PM)
Closed: Sunday
Official Website: Morihan Kura Café (TEA SQUARE MORIHAN)
Official Instagram: Instagram
7. Ameagari
Ameagari is a quaint café housed in an old traditional house with a small garden.
Their handmade chiffon cakes and homemade baked goods maximize the flavors of the ingredients. You can enjoy each carefully prepared dish in an atmosphere that feels like stepping into a storybook.
Ameagari
Address: 144 Uji Myouraku, Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture
Hours: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Last Order 4:30 PM)
Closed: Wednesday and Thursday
Official Instagram: Instagram
8. Tsujiri Hyouretsu Main Store
Established in 1860, the Tsujiri Hyouretsu Main Store is a popular café known for its desserts made with Uji matcha, as well as matcha espresso.
The interior, renovated from a 100-year-old building, exudes a tranquil atmosphere where you can deeply savor the rich umami of matcha. The café offers luxurious items such as matcha Mont Blanc and matcha parfaits.
Tsujiri Hyouretsu Main Store
Address: 41 Uji Wakakame, Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture
Hours: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Last Order 5:00 PM)
Closed: Tuesday
Official Website: Tsujiri Hyouretsu Main Store
Official Instagram: Instagram
9. Yamasa (Former Chagenju Café)
Yamasa is a café that features a shop selling carefully selected foods, including organically grown Uji tea, miso, and soy sauce.
You can enjoy dishes like pork kakuni (braised pork) set meals made with homemade miso, as well as rich and aromatic matcha sweets. In the bright and open interior, take your time to savor the body-friendly lunches and desserts.
Yamasa (Former Chagenju Café)
Address: 66-1 Uji Ichiban, Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture
Hours: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Last Order 5:30 PM)
Closed: Thursday
Official Website: Yamasa
Official Instagram: Instagram
10. GOCHIO Café (Gochou Café)
Picure courtesy of GOCHIO cafe official website
Operated directly by the tea garden Kiyomizu-ya, "GOCHIO Café (Gochou Café)" is a tea farmer café where you can enjoy single-origin matcha.
The menu features a variety of dishes that creatively incorporate matcha, including matcha espresso and pasta. This café is gaining attention as a new concept that allows people to enjoy matcha casually, fitting into modern lifestyles.
GOCHIO Café (Gochou Café)
Address: 63 Uji Ichiban, Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture
Hours: 11:30 AM – 4:30 PM (Last Order 4:00 PM)
Closed: Monday to Thursday (subject to change depending on the season)
Official Website: GOCHIO Café (Gochou Café)
Official Instagram: Instagram
Enjoy a Relaxing Cafe Time in Uji
In Kyoto's Uji area, you’ll find a diverse array of cafés where you can enjoy matcha-centered Japanese sweets as well as authentic lunches.
As you take in the charming streets and the clear waters of the Uji River, be sure to find your favorite café and indulge in a rich tea time experience.
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Lives and works in Gunma Prefecture. Moved to Gunma Prefecture right after graduating from high school to train as a sports trainer. He trained athletes and other athletes in training, stretching, form coaching and checking, and dietary management. After moving to Shizuoka Prefecture, he opened a clinic in Maebashi City, Gunma Prefecture in 2013, and started working as a writer around 2022. I mainly write blog posts in the health and outdoor genres, as well as sports-related YouTube scenarios.
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