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Chayudo

茶游堂

Chayudo (茶游堂) is the Kyoto Uji matcha sweets brand operated by Hayashiya Kyutaro Shoten Co., Ltd. Its official site presents tea master Kazunari Hayashiya's stone-milled Uji matcha sweets, including Koicha Roll Cake and Kyo Warabimochi, with domestic shipping across Japan.

Brand story

Official history pages describe Chayudo as an Uji tea-led pioneer of matcha sweets created by tea master Kazunari Hayashiya to preserve the flavor of tea in confectionery without relying on artificial flavoring or coloring.

Brand Facts

Japanese name: 茶游堂
Headquarters: 4-13-8 Hiraodai, Uji, Kyoto, Japan
Origin regions: Uji
Official site: chayudo.co.jp
Ships to: Japan
Blends tracked: 3

Origin regionsUji

Blend Lineup

3 blends

Where to Buy Chayudo in Japan

Official stores and authorized retailers across Japan.

Uji, Kyoto

Hayashiya Kyutaro Shoten / Chayudo Headquarters
Headquarters
〒611-0003 京都府宇治市平尾台4丁目13-8

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Chayudo matcha grown?: Chayudo sources its matcha from Uji in Kyoto prefecture, one of Japan's recognized matcha-producing regions.
Where does Chayudo ship to?: Chayudo ships to: Japan. Availability may vary — check their official site for current shipping options.
Where can I buy Chayudo matcha in Japan?: Chayudo has 1 retail location in Japan, including Hayashiya Kyutaro Shoten / Chayudo Headquarters in Uji.

Sources

Sources (4)

Chayudo Official Site

Accessed Mar 23, 2026Confidence: 98%

Supports: Full company name 林屋久太郎商店, founder Hayashiya Kazunari, Uji location, stone-ground matcha selection philosophy

Chayudo Official Website

Accessed Mar 21, 2026Confidence: 95%

Supports: Matcha confectionery brand from Uji, Kyoto; parent company Hayashiya Kyutaro Shoten; founded 2008; no standalone matcha powder products

宇治の方程式 – 茶乃樹の誕生秘話

Accessed Mar 23, 2026Confidence: 92%

Supports: Awards 2016 and 2018, Cha no Ki product development story

食宣伝 – 抹茶スイーツのパイオニア茶游堂

Accessed Mar 23, 2026Confidence: 90%

Supports: Founded Showa 60 era (mid-1980s concept), pioneer of matcha sweets, koicha roll cake history

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