by Kitagawa Hanbee北川半兵衛商店
Kitagawa Hanbee's official Japanese store lists Ikuyo no Mukashi as a Kyoto-grown ceremonial matcha offered in 20g, 40g, 200g, and 400g tins.
Editorial verdict
A high-grade ceremonial tier that remains clearly premium while stepping down from the top two price bands in the house lineup.
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Kitagawa Hanbee official store Ikuyo no Mukashi product page — 祇園 北川半兵衛
Supports: 20g price 3672.00 JPY; Kyoto Prefecture origin; package sizes 20g/40g/200g/400g; official product availability.
About the brand
北川半兵衛商店
Founded in Uji in 1861, Kitagawa Hanbee is a long-established Kyoto tea wholesaler whose official Japanese site emphasizes strict quality control, tea-ceremony matcha, and a current retail footprint under the Gion Kitagawa Hanbee name.
View all Kitagawa Hanbee blendsIkuyo no Mukashi is priced at ¥3,672 for 20g (¥184/g).
You can buy Kitagawa Hanbee Ikuyo no Mukashi directly from Kitagawa Hanbee's official website. Current availability: in-stock.