When was Kitagawa Hanbee founded?

Kitagawa Hanbee was founded in 1861, based in Uji, Kyoto. That is 165 years ago.

Where is Kitagawa Hanbee matcha grown?

The Kitagawa Hanbee teas on this page come from Uji, Kyoto prefecture.

How many matcha products does Kitagawa Hanbee offer?

This page lists 10 Kitagawa Hanbee matcha blends.

How much does Kitagawa Hanbee matcha cost?

Kitagawa Hanbee matcha ranges from $0.47 to $1.79 per gram across 10 blends.

Where does Kitagawa Hanbee ship to?

Listed regions: Japan. Check Kitagawa Hanbee's official site for your destination.

Where can I buy Kitagawa Hanbee matcha in Japan?

This page lists 4 Kitagawa Hanbee shops in Japan, including 祇園北川半兵衞なんば店 in 大阪市.

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Kitagawa Hanbee

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.

Brand story

The official Japanese about page says Kitagawa Hanbee Shoten, a tea wholesaler, has supplied tea for more than 160 years under strict quality control. It states the house has won the top prize at the National Tea Competition 11 times, and that, counting its contracted growers, it has taken the top prize in more than 40 of the 77 competitions held.

Brand Facts

Japanese name: 北川半兵衛商店
Founded: 1861
Headquarters: Uji, Kyoto
Origin regions: Uji
Official site: gion-kitagwahanbee.com
Ships to: Japan
Price/gram range: $0.47–$1.79/g
Blends tracked: 10

Origin regionsUji

Blend Lineup

10 blends

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kitagawa Hanbee founded?: Kitagawa Hanbee was founded in 1861, based in Uji, Kyoto. That is 165 years ago.
Where is Kitagawa Hanbee matcha grown?: The Kitagawa Hanbee teas on this page come from Uji, Kyoto prefecture.
How many matcha products does Kitagawa Hanbee offer?: This page lists 10 Kitagawa Hanbee matcha blends.
How much does Kitagawa Hanbee matcha cost?: Kitagawa Hanbee matcha ranges from $0.47 to $1.79 per gram across 10 blends.
Where does Kitagawa Hanbee ship to?: Listed regions: Japan. Check Kitagawa Hanbee's official site for your destination.
Where can I buy Kitagawa Hanbee matcha in Japan?: This page lists 4 Kitagawa Hanbee shops in Japan, including 祇園北川半兵衞なんば店 in 大阪市.

Sources

Sources (2)

Gion Kitagawa Hanbee about page — 祇園北川半兵衛

Accessed Mar 27, 2026Confidence: 95%

Supports: Founded in 1861 in Uji, Kyoto; long-established tea wholesaler; 11 top National Tea Competition prizes and 40+ including contract growers.

Gion Kitagawa Hanbee company page — 祇園北川半兵衛

Accessed Mar 27, 2026Confidence: 90%

Supports: Current operator information, Kyoto contact address, and official store locations in Gion, Marunouchi, Namba, and Shibuya.

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