Our take
Ofukuen is the human-scale tea merchant: talk through the leaves, choose a straightforward matcha or hojicha, and let a quiet shop replace the spectacle of Kyoto's larger names.
Matcha profile
Order this Kimino Kotobuki Uji matcha with sweet
- Origin
- Kyoto, Japan
- Brand
- Ofukuen Kimino Kotobuki
- Preparation
- Whisked straight and served with a sweet
- Sweetness
- Straight matcha served with a sweet
- Milk
- No milk; served as straight Uji matcha
- Price
- ¥1,500
Ofukuen ranks #5 of 10 matcha spots we've reviewed in Kyoto - a MatchaPlaces score of 90/100, placing it in our essential tier.
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Choose Ippodo when you want formal tearoom service, English-language guidance, events, and dozens of labelled teas to compare.
Details
Address 〒604-0944 Kyoto, Nakagyo Ward, Tachibanacho, 619
Hours 10:00 – 17:00
Opening hours
Sun Closed
Mon 10:00 – 17:00
Tue 10:00 – 17:00
Wed 10:00 – 17:00
Thu 10:00 – 17:00
Fri 10:00 – 17:00
Sat Closed
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