by Gion Tsujiri祇園辻利
Kento no Mukashi (建都の昔) is Gion Tsujiri's crown jewel — their most prestigious matcha, created in 1994 to commemorate Kyoto's 1200th anniversary as the imperial capital. Named by the president of Gion Tsujiri at the time, it expresses prayers for the continued prosperity and glory of Kyoto. Sourced from shade-grown tencha in the mist-shrouded mountain villages of southern Kyoto, then stone-milled at just 40g per hour. Among the two top-ranked matcha in the 祇園辻利特選 (Gion Tsujiri Special Selection). Presented in a premium tin.
Editorial verdict
The undisputed flagship of Gion Tsujiri — a matcha of uncommon depth and ceremonial prestige. Rich color, profound umami, and extraordinary balance. A once-in-a-session experience.
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Exceptional color and aroma, rich umami, deep complexity, smooth finish
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¥9,180
| Merchant | Price | Per gram | Status | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| gion-tsujiri-official· 40g | ¥9,180 | ¥230/g | In Stock | Apr 12, 2026 |
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About the brand
祇園辻利
Gion Tsujiri (祇園辻利) is one of Kyoto's most celebrated Uji tea houses, founded in 1860 (Manen 1) by Tsujiri Uemon in Uji during a period of Uji tea revival. The Tsujiri lineage later established its iconic presence in Kyoto's Gion district after the third generation expanded to Taiwan and the fourth generation resettled in Gion after WWII. Today Gion Tsujiri is renowned for its stone-mill ground matcha endorsed by all three major tea schools — Urasenke, Omotesenke, and Mushanokoji Senke — as well as Kenninji Temple, one of Kyoto's oldest Zen temples. Their matcha is produced at a rate of just 40g per hour to ensure quality.
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Kento no Mukashi is sourced from Uji, Japan.
Kento no Mukashi is priced at ¥9,180 for 40g (¥230/g).
Kento no Mukashi is recommended for usucha. Thin tea — the standard way to prepare matcha, whisked with about 2g of powder and 70ml of water.
You can buy Gion Tsujiri Kento no Mukashi directly from Gion Tsujiri's official website. Current availability: in-stock.