When was Kyo Hayashiya founded?

Kyo Hayashiya was founded in 1753, based in Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto. That is 273 years ago.

Where is Kyo Hayashiya matcha grown?

The Kyo Hayashiya teas on this page come from Uji, Kyoto prefecture.

What tea cultivars does Kyo Hayashiya use?

Kyo Hayashiya uses 3 tea cultivars: Asahi, Samidori, Gokou. Each contributes different umami, sweetness and color to the blends.

Is Kyo Hayashiya matcha stone-milled?

4 of Kyo Hayashiya's 18 blends are stone-milled. Slow grinding preserves delicate flavor compounds and vibrant color.

Does Kyo Hayashiya offer single-origin matcha?

Kyo Hayashiya lists 4 blends as single-origin, each labelled with one growing region (Mine no Mukashi, Mine no Mukashi, Tenka no Mukashi, Tenka no Mukashi), alongside 14 other blends not listed as single-origin.

How many matcha products does Kyo Hayashiya offer?

This page lists 18 Kyo Hayashiya matcha blends.

How much does Kyo Hayashiya matcha cost?

Kyo Hayashiya matcha ranges from $0.44 to $2.60 per gram across 18 blends.

Where does Kyo Hayashiya ship to?

Listed regions: Japan. Check Kyo Hayashiya's official site for your destination.

Where can I buy Kyo Hayashiya matcha in Japan?

This page lists 7 Kyo Hayashiya shops in Japan, including 京はやしやそごう横浜店 in 横浜市西区.

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Kyo Hayashiya

京はやしや

Kyoto tea house founded in 1753 that pairs long Uji tea expertise with a modern tea-cafe and confectionery culture. Its official lineup centers on ceremonial-grade Uji matcha and matcha sweets.

Brand story

The business began in 1753 in Kanazawa under the founder Hayashiya Shinbei, switched to tea as its dedicated trade in 1805, opened tea gardens in Uji in 1878, and later helped popularize hojikuki-cha and modern matcha cafe culture. In 1967 it opened a pioneering tea cafe in Kyoto and became an early leader in matcha sweets while keeping high-grade Uji tea at the center of the brand.

Brand Facts

Japanese name: 京はやしや
Founded: 1753
Headquarters: Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
Origin regions: Uji
Official site: kyo-hayashiya.jp
Ships to: Japan
Price/gram range: $0.44–$2.60/g
Blends tracked: 18

Origin regionsUji

Blend Lineup

18 blends

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Where to Buy Kyo Hayashiya in Japan

Official stores and authorized retailers in Japan.

Headquarters Official Store

京都市中京区, 京都府

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kyo Hayashiya founded?: Kyo Hayashiya was founded in 1753, based in Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto. That is 273 years ago.
Where is Kyo Hayashiya matcha grown?: The Kyo Hayashiya teas on this page come from Uji, Kyoto prefecture.
What tea cultivars does Kyo Hayashiya use?: Kyo Hayashiya uses 3 tea cultivars: Asahi, Samidori, Gokou. Each contributes different umami, sweetness and color to the blends.
Is Kyo Hayashiya matcha stone-milled?: 4 of Kyo Hayashiya's 18 blends are stone-milled. Slow grinding preserves delicate flavor compounds and vibrant color.
Does Kyo Hayashiya offer single-origin matcha?: Kyo Hayashiya lists 4 blends as single-origin, each labelled with one growing region (Mine no Mukashi, Mine no Mukashi, Tenka no Mukashi, Tenka no Mukashi), alongside 14 other blends not listed as single-origin.
How many matcha products does Kyo Hayashiya offer?: This page lists 18 Kyo Hayashiya matcha blends.
How much does Kyo Hayashiya matcha cost?: Kyo Hayashiya matcha ranges from $0.44 to $2.60 per gram across 18 blends.
Where does Kyo Hayashiya ship to?: Listed regions: Japan. Check Kyo Hayashiya's official site for your destination.
Where can I buy Kyo Hayashiya matcha in Japan?: This page lists 7 Kyo Hayashiya shops in Japan, including 京はやしやそごう横浜店 in 横浜市西区.

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Kyo Hayashiya Corporate Outline

Accessed Mar 27, 2026Confidence: 99%

Supports: Company name, headquarters, founding year 1753, representative, and business lines

Kyo Hayashiya History

Accessed Mar 27, 2026Confidence: 99%

Supports: Brand history from Kanazawa founding through Uji tea-garden development and matcha cafe expansion

Kyo Hayashiya Official Site

Accessed Mar 27, 2026Confidence: 97%

Supports: Homepage copy about 270-year history, Uji tea positioning, and featured flagship matcha

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Kyo Hayashiya

京はやしや

Kyoto tea house founded in 1753 that pairs long Uji tea expertise with a modern tea-cafe and confectionery culture. Its official lineup centers on ceremonial-grade Uji matcha and matcha sweets.

Brand story

Brand Facts

Japanese name: 京はやしや
Founded: 1753
Headquarters: Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
Origin regions: Uji
Official site: kyo-hayashiya.jp
Ships to: Japan
Price/gram range: $0.44–$2.60/g
Blends tracked: 18

Origin regionsUji

Blend Lineup

18 blends

Watch Kyo Hayashiya

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Where to Buy Kyo Hayashiya in Japan

Official stores and authorized retailers in Japan.

Headquarters Official Store

京都市中京区, 京都府

横浜市西区, 神奈川県

京はやしやそごう横浜店
Official Store
神奈川県横浜市西区高島2-18-1 横浜そごう10階

渋谷区, 東京都

京はやしやタカシマヤタイムズスクエア店
Official Store
東京都渋谷区千駄ヶ谷五丁目24番2号新宿タカシマヤタイムズスクエア本館12階

豊島区, 東京都

京はやしや池袋店
Official Store
東京都豊島区南池袋1-28-1 8F

千代田区, 東京都

日比谷林屋新兵衛
Official Store
東京都千代田区有楽町1丁目1-2 東京ミッドタウン日比谷 2F

中央区, 東京都

晴海直売所
Official Store
東京都中央区晴海1-6 晴海ITSビュープラザ6号棟 209号室

Causeway Bay, Hong Kong

香港店
Official Store
shop1203, 12/F, Hysan Place, 500 Hennessy Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kyo Hayashiya founded?: Kyo Hayashiya was founded in 1753, based in Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto. That is 273 years ago.
Where is Kyo Hayashiya matcha grown?: The Kyo Hayashiya teas on this page come from Uji, Kyoto prefecture.
What tea cultivars does Kyo Hayashiya use?: Kyo Hayashiya uses 3 tea cultivars: Asahi, Samidori, Gokou. Each contributes different umami, sweetness and color to the blends.
Is Kyo Hayashiya matcha stone-milled?: 4 of Kyo Hayashiya's 18 blends are stone-milled. Slow grinding preserves delicate flavor compounds and vibrant color.
Does Kyo Hayashiya offer single-origin matcha?: Kyo Hayashiya lists 4 blends as single-origin, each labelled with one growing region (Mine no Mukashi, Mine no Mukashi, Tenka no Mukashi, Tenka no Mukashi), alongside 14 other blends not listed as single-origin.
How many matcha products does Kyo Hayashiya offer?: This page lists 18 Kyo Hayashiya matcha blends.
How much does Kyo Hayashiya matcha cost?: Kyo Hayashiya matcha ranges from $0.44 to $2.60 per gram across 18 blends.
Where does Kyo Hayashiya ship to?: Listed regions: Japan. Check Kyo Hayashiya's official site for your destination.
Where can I buy Kyo Hayashiya matcha in Japan?: This page lists 7 Kyo Hayashiya shops in Japan, including 京はやしやそごう横浜店 in 横浜市西区.

Sources

Sources (3)

Kyo Hayashiya Corporate Outline

Accessed Mar 27, 2026Confidence: 99%

Supports: Company name, headquarters, founding year 1753, representative, and business lines

Kyo Hayashiya History

Accessed Mar 27, 2026Confidence: 99%

Supports: Brand history from Kanazawa founding through Uji tea-garden development and matcha cafe expansion

Kyo Hayashiya Official Site

Accessed Mar 27, 2026Confidence: 97%

Supports: Homepage copy about 270-year history, Uji tea positioning, and featured flagship matcha

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How does Kyo Hayashiya compare?

Compare blends side by side on our comparison pages.

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