Gion Tsujiri, Kyoto's Matcha Cafe



🍃🍵 Gion Tsujiri 🍵🍃

📍Address:
Japan 〒605-0075 Kyoto, Higashiyama Ward, Nakanocho, 215

🏖️Environment:

Gion Tsujiri (祇園辻利) is a long-established and legendary teahouse from Kyoto, established in 1860. Specializing in the highly regarded and high-quality Uji Matcha (Uji Matcha). Whether you're a true matcha connoisseur or simply want to try some green tea desserts, this is a must-see destination when visiting Kyoto.

Highlights and Highlights:
* Premium Quality Matcha: Gion Tsujiri prides itself on offering matcha made from the highest quality Tencha leaves, meticulously stone-ground. This results in a vibrant green color, a fine texture, and a smooth, umami flavor with a subtle sweetness and depth.

* Extensive Matcha Dessert Menu: In addition to brewed green tea, They also offer a variety of creative and popular matcha desserts, including:

* Matcha Parfait: The matcha parfait is a signature dish highly recommended by many. It features layers of matcha ice cream, matcha jelly, red beans, shiratama (mochi balls), and other ingredients, blended together to create a variety of flavors and textures.

* Matcha Soft Serve Ice Cream: Rich matcha soft serve ice cream with a rich, authentic green tea aroma. This is a must-try.
* Matcha Drinks & Floats: A variety of matcha drinks are available, including Matcha Floats, which combine green tea and matcha ice cream.

* Matcha takeaway snacks: These include Tsujiri-no-Sato (crispy rice cracker rolls filled with green tea cream), Gion-no-Sato (rice cracker rolls filled with green tea cream and white cream), and other matcha-based pastries, making them popular souvenirs.

* Store Atmosphere: The main Gion branch often features a cafe on the second floor where you can relax and enjoy tea and sweets in a traditional Japanese atmosphere. Some branches offer takeout, making it convenient for tourists.

🕰️ Opening Hours: 11:30 AM - 6:30 PM

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Post by Kitty Aor | Aug 3, 2025

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