Ippodo, one of the most famous purveyors of tea in Kyoto, has a store in the Marunouchi district of Tokyo - so you don’t have to head out west to stock up on some of the best green tea in Kansai.
Ippodo Tokyo Marunouchi Store - image © Florentyna Leow
Founded in 1717, tea purveyor Ippodo has supplied fine green tea and matcha to Kyotoites and visitors to the western city for centuries. In 2010, they expanded to the nation’s capital and opened a store in Marunouchi, and now you can learn all about the art of tea without having to hop on a bullet train.
Ippodo Tokyo Marunouchi Store - image © Florentyna Leow
Ippodo’s offerings are characteristically varied and high-quality. Everything from sencha to hojicha to genmaicha is represented here, and the staff are on hand to advise between the different grades of tea or matcha powder that you might want to purchase. Alternatively, if you just want a cup of tea, there are takeout options available too.
Ippodo Tokyo Marunouchi Store - image © Florentyna Leow
At the adjoining tea room - which is also characteristically elegant in its decor - customers can take some time to try and enjoy different varieties of tea. There are even tea-related events or classes you can participate in, should you desire. Just ask the staff for further details on classes taking place on that day.
English name:
Ippodo Tokyo Marunouchi Store
Japanese name:
一保堂茶舗 東京丸の内店
English address:
1F Kokusai bldg., 3-1-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 100-0005
Japanese address:
〒100-0005 東京都千代田区丸の内3-1-1 国際ビル1F
Opening hours:
11am-7pm
Price:
Tea leaves from about Y500
Nearest Transport:
Subway: 2-minute walk from exit D1 of Yurakucho Station on the Tokyo Metro Yurakucho line.
Train: 5-minute walk from the Tokyo International Forum exit of Yurakucho Station on the JR Yamanote line.
Telephone:
+81-3-6212-0202
Website:
Official website (English)
Near To Here:
Ippodo Tokyo Marunouchi Store is located in Tokyo's Tokyo Station and Marunouchi district. See our complete list of things to do in Tokyo Station and Marunouchi, including places to eat, nightlife and places to stay.
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