When was Okunishi Rokuhoen founded?

Okunishi Rokuhoen was founded in 1865, based in 5 Kusauchi Higashi-Kakiuchi, Kyotanabe, Kyoto. That is 161 years ago.

Where is Okunishi Rokuhoen matcha grown?

The Okunishi Rokuhoen teas on this page come from Uji, Kyoto prefecture.

Does Okunishi Rokuhoen offer single-origin matcha?

Okunishi Rokuhoen lists 10 blends as single-origin, each labelled with one growing region (Choshou no Mukashi, Fukou no Mukashi, Houun, Keiun, Kikuju, Kotobuki no Mukashi, Myoko, Tokusen Kotobuki no Mukashi, Yamashiro no Mukashi, Yurin no Mukashi), alongside 3 other blends not listed as single-origin.

How many matcha products does Okunishi Rokuhoen offer?

This page lists 13 Okunishi Rokuhoen matcha blends, under 11 grade labels: Usucha, Koicha — Mushanokoji Senke Futessai Iemoto Goonomi, Koicha — Urasenke Zamosai Iemoto Goonomi, Koicha — Special Grade (Tokujo), Koicha, Koicha — Daitokuji Temple Blend, Koicha — Premium (Tokujo), Koicha/Usucha — Enkakuji Temple Blend, Koicha — Special Selection, Koicha — Omotesenke Yuyusai Iemoto Goonomi, Koicha — Daitokuji Tokuzenji Temple Blend.

Why is Okunishi Rokuhoen matcha more expensive?

Okunishi Rokuhoen matcha costs $0.55 to $0.95 per gram, placing it in the premium tier. Price depends on the blend, pack size and seller, so compare per-gram prices on the blend pages.

Where does Okunishi Rokuhoen ship to?

Listed regions: Japan. Check Okunishi Rokuhoen's official site for your destination.

Where can I buy Okunishi Rokuhoen matcha in Japan?

This page lists 1 Okunishi Rokuhoen shop in Japan: Okunishi Rokuhoen Honten in Kyotanabe.

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Okunishi Rokuhoen

奥西緑芳園

Okunishi Rokuhoen (株式会社奥西緑芳園) is a Kyoto tea house founded in 1865 (Keio 1) by Okunishi Risaburo I. He worked under the guidance of the Kanbayashi family, Uji’s hereditary tea masters. Fifth-generation president Okunishi Kazuo now runs it from Kyotanabe. The company says it has managed local tea gardens for roughly 350 years and handles cultivation, processing and sales in-house. It holds Imperial Household supplier status and has supplied matcha for palace garden parties and tea ceremonies. Temple clients include Kyoto’s Daitokuji and its sub-temple Tokuzenji, and Kamakura’s Enkakuji. Several past abbots lent their names and preferences to matcha blends. Incorporated in November 1952 with ¥10 million in capital and 7 employees, its business covers Japanese tea manufacturing, wholesale and retail.

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Brand story

Okunishi Rokuhoen’s principle is ‘quality first.’ Its company history dates its founding to 1865 under Kanbayashi-family guidance. Clients built over generations include the Imperial Household, Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, Rinzai Zen temples, Kyoto kaiseki and yoshoku restaurants, tea ceremony schools and ceramic artists. The temples include Daitokuji, its sub-temple Tokuzenji, and Kamakura’s Enkakuji. Several koicha blends take their names from the iemoto, or tea-ceremony grand masters, of Kyoto’s three main schools descended from Sen no Rikyu. These are Omotesenke’s Yuyusai, Urasenke’s Zamosai and Mushanokoji Senke’s Futessai. Each is said to follow its iemoto’s personal preference (goonomi). Temple-abbot-preference blends are named for Daitokuji’s Taigaku Imaoka and Enkakuji’s Yokota Nanrei.

Brand Facts

Japanese name: 奥西緑芳園
Founded: 1865
Headquarters: 5 Kusauchi Higashi-Kakiuchi, Kyotanabe, Kyoto
Origin regions: Uji
Official site: okunishirokuhoen.jp
Ships to: Japan
Price/gram range: $0.55–$0.95/g
Blends tracked: 13

Origin regionsUji

Blend Lineup

13 blends

Where to Buy Okunishi Rokuhoen in Japan

Official stores and authorized retailers in Japan.

Official Store

Kyotanabe, Kyoto

Okunishi Rokuhoen Honten
Official Store
5 Kusauchi Higashi-Kakiuchi, Kyotanabe, Kyoto 610-0311

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Okunishi Rokuhoen founded?: Okunishi Rokuhoen was founded in 1865, based in 5 Kusauchi Higashi-Kakiuchi, Kyotanabe, Kyoto. That is 161 years ago.
Where is Okunishi Rokuhoen matcha grown?: The Okunishi Rokuhoen teas on this page come from Uji, Kyoto prefecture.
Does Okunishi Rokuhoen offer single-origin matcha?: Okunishi Rokuhoen lists 10 blends as single-origin, each labelled with one growing region (Choshou no Mukashi, Fukou no Mukashi, Houun, Keiun, Kikuju, Kotobuki no Mukashi, Myoko, Tokusen Kotobuki no Mukashi, Yamashiro no Mukashi, Yurin no Mukashi), alongside 3 other blends not listed as single-origin.
How many matcha products does Okunishi Rokuhoen offer?: This page lists 13 Okunishi Rokuhoen matcha blends, under 11 grade labels: Usucha, Koicha — Mushanokoji Senke Futessai Iemoto Goonomi, Koicha — Urasenke Zamosai Iemoto Goonomi, Koicha — Special Grade (Tokujo), Koicha, Koicha — Daitokuji Temple Blend, Koicha — Premium (Tokujo), Koicha/Usucha — Enkakuji Temple Blend, Koicha — Special Selection, Koicha — Omotesenke Yuyusai Iemoto Goonomi, Koicha — Daitokuji Tokuzenji Temple Blend.
Why is Okunishi Rokuhoen matcha more expensive?: Okunishi Rokuhoen matcha costs $0.55 to $0.95 per gram, placing it in the premium tier. Price depends on the blend, pack size and seller, so compare per-gram prices on the blend pages.
Where does Okunishi Rokuhoen ship to?: Listed regions: Japan. Check Okunishi Rokuhoen's official site for your destination.
Where can I buy Okunishi Rokuhoen matcha in Japan?: This page lists 1 Okunishi Rokuhoen shop in Japan: Okunishi Rokuhoen Honten in Kyotanabe.

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