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Shoen no Mukashi

by Aiyaあいや

祥園の昔

祥園の昔 (Shoen no Mukashi, "Garden of Auspice, Old") is the apex of Saijoen's koicha range. Representing the pinnacle of Nishio ceremonial thick matcha production, this blend commands the highest price among their koicha offerings and is reserved for the most formal tea ceremony contexts.

Editorial verdict

Saijoen's finest koicha — a top-tier ceremonial thick tea for the most discerning practitioners.

Where to Buy

1 option
  • Aiya Official Store

    Official StoreIn StockShips to JPVerified today

    ¥6,960 / 30g

    ¥232/g

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Quick Facts

Origin
Nishio
Price/gram
¥232
Package
30g
Price
¥6,960
Availability
shop-matcha.jp (in-stock)
Last verified
Apr 3, 2026
Use casesKoicha

Price & Availability

Tracked across 1 merchant

Price trend

¥6,960

Apr 3Apr 15
MerchantPricePer gramStatusChecked
aiya-official· 30g¥6,960¥232/gIn StockApr 15, 2026

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Trust & Verification

Last verified
April 3, 2026
Sources used
1 source
How we verify data →

Sources (1)

Saijoen Official Online Shop

Accessed Mar 23, 2026Confidence: 90%

Supports: Price, package size, grade classification, and product description verified against Saijoen official shop

About the brand

Aiya

あいや

Aiya Co., Ltd. is a fifth-generation family-owned matcha producer and wholesaler headquartered in Nishio, Aichi Prefecture — Japan's premier matcha-growing region. Founded in 1888 by Aijiro Sugita (whose shop sold both indigo dyes and tea, lending the company its name from the Japanese word for indigo, "ai"), Aiya has grown into the world's largest matcha manufacturer. The company operates 1,000+ stone mills running 24 hours a day across four Japanese factories, and six overseas subsidiaries spanning the USA, Germany, Austria, China, and Thailand. Aiya was the first matcha producer to obtain JONA organic certification (1997) and ISO 22000 food safety certification (2008), and has maintained long-term partnerships with the same farming families across multiple generations. Its retail arm, Saijoen (西条園), offers ceremonial and culinary matcha through a flagship café in Nishio and an online shop.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Shoen no Mukashi come from?

Shoen no Mukashi is sourced from Nishio, Japan.

How much does Shoen no Mukashi cost?

Shoen no Mukashi is priced at ¥6,960 for 30g (¥232/g).

What is Shoen no Mukashi best for?

Shoen no Mukashi is recommended for koicha. Thick tea — a concentrated preparation using about 4g of powder and 30ml of water, reserved for the highest-grade matcha.

Where can I buy Aiya Shoen no Mukashi?

You can buy Aiya Shoen no Mukashi directly from Aiya's official website. Current availability: in-stock.

Quick Facts

Origin
Nishio
Price/gram
¥232
Package
30g
Price
¥6,960
Availability
shop-matcha.jp (in-stock)
Last verified
Apr 3, 2026

Trust & Verification

Last verified
April 3, 2026
Sources used
1 source
How we verify data →

Where to Buy

Aiya Official Store

¥6,960 / 30g

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Aiya

Nishio, Aichi Prefecture, Japan

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