by Saijoen西条園
Lowest in stock: ¥280/g (≈$1.77/g) at Saijoen Official Online Shop (Aiya)
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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.
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Saijoen Official Online Shop (Aiya)
¥8,390 / 30g
≈$53 total
¥280/g
Sold out 2 times since July, back in about 10 days on average.
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Powerful and concentrated, with deep sweetness, high aroma, and assertive koicha intensity.
Tracked across 1 merchant
Price trend
¥8,390
Range: ¥6,960 — ¥8,390
| Merchant | Price | Per gram | Status | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| aiya-official· 30g | ¥8,390 | ¥280/g | In Stock | Oct 11, 2026 |
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Supports: Shoen no Mukashi: 30g for ¥6,960 with official product description and usage guidance.
Supports: Shoen no Mukashi: 30g for ¥6,960 with official product description and usage guidance.
About the brand
西条園
Saijoen is AIYA's consumer-facing matcha brand from Nishio, Aichi, pairing long-standing stone-milled matcha production with modern retail, cafe, and sweets formats.
View all Saijoen blendsPowerful and concentrated, with deep sweetness, high aroma, and assertive koicha intensity.
Shoen no Mukashi is sourced from Nishio, Japan.
Shoen no Mukashi is priced at ¥8,390 for 30g at Saijoen Official Online Shop (Aiya) (¥280/g).
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.
You can buy Saijoen Shoen no Mukashi directly from Saijoen's official website. Current availability: in-stock.
