146 Best Matcha Places in Kyoto, Japan

Die definitive Rangliste aller Matcha-Cafés und Teestuben in Kyoto, Japan. Bewertet 0–100 nach Matcha-Qualität, Atmosphäre und Preis-Leistung. Aktualisiert 2026.

Kyoto has 146 matcha places worth knowing about - 10 we rate Essential and 0 Recommended. Ippodo Tea Kyoto Main Store tops the list at 98/100, ahead of Marukyu Koyamaen - Nishinotoin / Sabo Moto-an and SHUHARI KYOTO.

#1
Essential · 98/100

Ippodo Tea Kyoto Main Store

Tokiwagicho, Nakagyo Ward
MatchaPlaces editorial Reviewed by MatchaPlaces Editorial · 22. Juli 2026
Start with
Kyogoku-no-mukashi usucha with confection
Why go
Ippodo is the complete Kyoto tea education: choose among a deep matcha range, hear the whisk at the counter, then prepare your own tea with guidance or leave it to the tearoom staff.
Skip if
Choose SHUHARI when single-origin Uji tea matters more than a large historic shop, classes, and a broad Japanese-tea catalogue.
#2
Essential · 96/100

Marukyu Koyamaen - Nishinotoin / Sabo Moto-an

Sanbonishitoincho, Nakagyo Ward
MatchaPlaces editorial Reviewed by MatchaPlaces Editorial · 22. Juli 2026
Start with
Chōan koicha with Japanese sweet
Why go
Moto-an is the producer pilgrimage: taste a Marukyu Koyamaen matcha as thick or thin tea, compare it with gyokuro, then use wagashi or a restrained dessert as contrast.
Skip if
Go to Ippodo when staff-guided preparation and a wider multi-style tea education matter more than one producer's catalogue.
#3
Essential · 94/100

SHUHARI KYOTO

Tozaitawarayacho, Kamigyo Ward
MatchaPlaces editorial Reviewed by MatchaPlaces Editorial · 22. Juli 2026
Start with
Saemidori single-origin Uji matcha
Why go
SHUHARI makes origin the experience, using Uji-grown leaves, modern local processing, and traditional stone grinding to present matcha as an agricultural product rather than a flavour.
Skip if
Choose Nakamura Tokichi or Tsujiri when parfaits, soft serve, and a full dessert stop are more important than origin clarity.

The largest clusters are around Higashishiokojicho, Shimogyo Ward, Gionmachi Minamigawa, Higashiyama Ward, and 2 Chome Kiyomizu, Higashiyama Ward. Price indicators run from $ to $$$ across the listed venues. Check each business directly for current menu prices. Our editors rank the leading picks by matcha depth and destination value, with no paid placement.

NEIGHBORHOODS

Where to find matcha in Kyoto

The current directory spans 106 neighborhoods across Kyoto. Browse the largest clusters below.

Higashishiokojicho, Shimogyo Ward

8
Nakamura Tokichi Kyoto StoreFukujuen Kyotoeki KyokomachitenItoh Kyuemon - Kyoto Station +5 more

Gionmachi Minamigawa, Higashiyama Ward

7
Saryo Tsujiri Tea House, Gion Main StoreGion Kitagawa HanbeeGion Tsujiri Main Store +4 more

2 Chome Kiyomizu, Higashiyama Ward

5
Fumon-an & Fumon ChayaGOKAGOhere Kyoto Kiyomizu +2 more

Motoyoshicho, Higashiyama Ward

4
Black Cat CoffeeeX cafe Gion ShinbashiGion Komori +1 more

Yamazakicho, Nakagyo Ward

3
KOTOSHINA茶屋 京都BALSaint Marc Cafe - Kyoto Kawaramachi SanjoUmezono

3 Chome Kiyomizu, Higashiyama Ward

2
KUMONOCHA Kiyomizu SannenzakaMaccha House

Alle 146 Matcha-Orte in Kyoto, gereiht

How we rank matcha in Kyoto

Every place gets a Matcha Score from 0 to 100. Discovery scores are provisional. City by city, our editors replace them with an original judgment based on matcha depth, sourcing, preparation, and destination value. There's no paid placement.

Places scoring 70+ are rated Essential. Scores from 50 to 69 are Recommended. Everything else is Listed: lower-scoring options where matcha is available but not the primary strength. Business details are rechecked city by city, and editorial verdicts are shown only when they contain real place-specific judgment.

The top three is published because every position has a dated MatchaPlaces verdict, an order recommendation, a reason to go, a named editor, an honest verification method, and current first-party sources. 10 places in Kyoto currently meet that standard.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Welcher ist der beste Matcha-Ort in Kyoto?

Ippodo Tea Kyoto Main Store ist mit einer Matcha Score von 98/100 #1 in Kyoto.Vollständige Bewertung anzeigen →

Wie viele Matcha-Orte gibt es in Kyoto?

Wir haben 146 Matcha-Cafés und Teestuben in Kyoto, Japan bewertet und gereiht. Unsere Liste wird wöchentlich aktualisiert.

Wo finde ich den besten Matcha Latte in Kyoto?

Our top 3:Ippodo Tea Kyoto Main Store, Marukyu Koyamaen - Nishinotoin / Sabo Moto-an, SHUHARI KYOTO. Bewertet nach Community-Rezensionen und redaktionellen Recherchen.

How much does matcha cost in Kyoto?

Matcha in Kyoto runs from $ at the most affordable spots to $$$ at specialty tea rooms. Most cafes on this list land in the mid-range.

Which neighborhoods have the best matcha in Kyoto?

Most of the listed matcha venues in Kyoto cluster around Higashishiokojicho, Shimogyo Ward, Gionmachi Minamigawa, Higashiyama Ward, and 2 Chome Kiyomizu, Higashiyama Ward. Use the map above to find spots near you.