When was Nakamura Tokichi Honten founded?

Nakamura Tokichi Honten was founded in 1854, based in Uji, Kyoto. That is 172 years ago.

Where is Nakamura Tokichi Honten matcha grown?

The Nakamura Tokichi Honten teas on this page come from Uji, Kyoto prefecture.

Which Nakamura Tokichi Honten matcha is best for lattes?

The Nakamura Tokichi Honten matcha listed for lattes here: Fuji no Shiro, Ukishima no Shiro.

How many matcha products does Nakamura Tokichi Honten offer?

This page lists 20 Nakamura Tokichi Honten matcha blends, under 3 grade labels: Ceremonial, Competition, Daily.

How much does Nakamura Tokichi Honten matcha cost?

Nakamura Tokichi Honten matcha ranges from $0.42 to $18.95 per gram across 20 blends.

Where does Nakamura Tokichi Honten ship to?

Listed regions: Japan, International. Check Nakamura Tokichi Honten's official site for your destination.

Where can I buy Nakamura Tokichi Honten matcha in Japan?

This page lists 9 Nakamura Tokichi Honten shops in Japan, including Nakamura Tokichi Azabudai Store in Minato City.

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Nakamura Tokichi Honten

中村藤吉本店

Historic Uji tea house founded in 1854 (Ansei 1), celebrated for premium stone-milled matcha, the iconic Nama-cha Jelly, and a flagship café experience along the Byodo-in approach. Nakamura Tokichi’s matcha lineup spans seven grades from everyday usucha to elite koicha, several endorsed by Urasenke and Omotesenke grand masters.

Brand story

Founded in 1854 in Uji by the Nakamura family, the house built its reputation on meticulous shade-growing and stone-milling of Uji tencha. The brand’s signature Nama-cha Jelly (生茶ゼリイ) popularized matcha as a dessert medium across Japan. Today Nakamura Tokichi operates its Uji Honten, multiple Tokyo locations including GINZA SIX, and a global online shop (global.tokichi.jp), shipping worldwide while maintaining partnerships with the Urasenke and Omotesenke tea ceremony schools.

Brand Facts

Japanese name: 中村藤吉本店
Founded: 1854
Headquarters: Uji, Kyoto
Origin regions: Uji
Official site: tokichi.jp
Ships to: Japan, International
Price/gram range: $0.42–$18.95/g
Blends tracked: 20

Origin regionsUji

Blend Lineup

20 blends

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Where to Buy Nakamura Tokichi Honten in Japan

Official stores and authorized retailers in Japan.

Headquarters Official Store

Uji, Kyoto

Minato City, Tokyo

Nakamura Tokichi Azabudai Store
Official Store
〒105-0001 東京都港区虎ノ門5丁目9-1 麻布台ヒルズガーデンプラザB B1F

Kyoto

Chuo City, Tokyo

Nakamura Tokichi Ginza Store
Official Store
〒104-0061 東京都中央区銀座6丁目10-1 GINZA SIX 4F

Osaka

Nakamura Tokichi Osaka Store
Official Store
〒530-8350 大阪府大阪市北区角田町8-7 阪急うめだ本店 B1F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nakamura Tokichi Honten founded?: Nakamura Tokichi Honten was founded in 1854, based in Uji, Kyoto. That is 172 years ago.
Where is Nakamura Tokichi Honten matcha grown?: The Nakamura Tokichi Honten teas on this page come from Uji, Kyoto prefecture.
Which Nakamura Tokichi Honten matcha is best for lattes?: The Nakamura Tokichi Honten matcha listed for lattes here: Fuji no Shiro, Ukishima no Shiro.
How many matcha products does Nakamura Tokichi Honten offer?: This page lists 20 Nakamura Tokichi Honten matcha blends, under 3 grade labels: Ceremonial, Competition, Daily.
How much does Nakamura Tokichi Honten matcha cost?: Nakamura Tokichi Honten matcha ranges from $0.42 to $18.95 per gram across 20 blends.
Where does Nakamura Tokichi Honten ship to?: Listed regions: Japan, International. Check Nakamura Tokichi Honten's official site for your destination.
Where can I buy Nakamura Tokichi Honten matcha in Japan?: This page lists 9 Nakamura Tokichi Honten shops in Japan, including Nakamura Tokichi Azabudai Store in Minato City.

Sources

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Nakamura Tokichi Honten Official Site

Accessed Mar 23, 2026Confidence: 96%

Supports: Founded 1854 Ansei 1, Uji Kyoto, international shipping, Urasenke / Omotesenke partnerships

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