Ippodo tea is a popular shop for premium teas, including ceremonial matcha, plus classes, accessories & a tea room.

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Ippōdō Tea

Top choice in Downtown Kyoto


This old-style tea shop sells some of the best Japanese tea in Kyoto, and you'll be given an English leaflet with prices and descriptions of each one. Its matcha makes an excellent and lightweight souvenir. Ippōdō is north of the city hall, on Teramachi-dōri. It has an adjoining teahouse, Kaboku Tearoom; last order 5.30pm.


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