by Kitagawa Hanbee北川半兵衛商店
An official Kyoto-origin ceremonial matcha in Kitagawa Hanbee's main tin lineup. The first-party store sells Yakumo in four sizes, from 20g to 400g.

Editorial verdict
A premium but more accessible ceremonial option that bridges the brand's luxury tiers and its broader tea-ceremony lineup.
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Kitagawa Hanbee official store Yakumo product page — 祇園 北川半兵衛
Supports: 20g price 3240.00 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 blendsYakumo is priced at ¥3,240 for 20g (¥162/g).
You can buy Kitagawa Hanbee Yakumo directly from Kitagawa Hanbee's official website. Current availability: in-stock.