When was Tsujirihei Honten founded?

Tsujirihei Honten was founded in 1860, based in Uji, Kyoto. That is 166 years ago.

Where is Tsujirihei Honten matcha grown?

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

Is Tsujirihei Honten matcha stone-milled?

Yes, all Tsujirihei Honten matcha is stone-milled (石臼挽き). Stone grinding at low RPM preserves the tea's color, aroma, and umami by avoiding heat damage during processing.

Does Tsujirihei Honten offer single-origin matcha?

Tsujirihei Honten lists 6 blends as single-origin, each labelled with one growing region (Kaguyama, Kamo-no-Mukashi, Kunko-no-Shiro, Manyo-no-Mukashi, Mori-no-Shiro, Tenkei), alongside 1 other blend not listed as single-origin.

How many matcha products does Tsujirihei Honten offer?

This page lists 7 Tsujirihei Honten matcha blends, under 2 grade labels: Ceremonial, Organic Ceremonial.

Why is Tsujirihei Honten matcha more expensive?

Tsujirihei Honten matcha costs $0.89 to $2.43 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 Tsujirihei Honten ship to?

Listed regions: Japan. Check Tsujirihei Honten's official site for your destination.

Where can I buy Tsujirihei Honten matcha in Japan?

This page lists 6 Tsujirihei Honten shops in Japan, including 辻利兵衛本店エキスポ万博店 in 吹田市.

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Tsujirihei Honten

辻利兵衛本店

Uji tea house founded in 1860 in Uji, Kyoto. The official Japanese site centers Tsujirihei Honten on premium Uji matcha, tea-room service, and matcha as both a traditional tea and culinary ingredient.

Brand story

The official company history traces Tsujirihei Honten back to first-generation founder Tsuji Sensuke, who launched the original Tsuji shop. The company says the business adopted the Tsujirihei Honten name in the early Showa period and is now led by sixth-generation president Tsuji Shinsuke, with the registered Yamani-Ri mark and a retail footprint extending beyond Uji.

Brand Facts

Japanese name: 辻利兵衛本店
Founded: 1860
Headquarters: Uji, Kyoto
Origin regions: Uji
Official site: www.tsujirihei.co.jp
Ships to: Japan
Price/gram range: $0.89–$2.43/g
Blends tracked: 7

Origin regionsUji

Blend Lineup

7 blends

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Where to Buy Tsujirihei Honten in Japan

Official stores and authorized retailers in Japan.

Headquarters Official Store

宇治市, 京都府

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tsujirihei Honten founded?: Tsujirihei Honten was founded in 1860, based in Uji, Kyoto. That is 166 years ago.
Where is Tsujirihei Honten matcha grown?: The Tsujirihei Honten teas on this page come from Uji, Kyoto prefecture.
Is Tsujirihei Honten matcha stone-milled?: Yes, all Tsujirihei Honten matcha is stone-milled (石臼挽き). Stone grinding at low RPM preserves the tea's color, aroma, and umami by avoiding heat damage during processing.
Does Tsujirihei Honten offer single-origin matcha?: Tsujirihei Honten lists 6 blends as single-origin, each labelled with one growing region (Kaguyama, Kamo-no-Mukashi, Kunko-no-Shiro, Manyo-no-Mukashi, Mori-no-Shiro, Tenkei), alongside 1 other blend not listed as single-origin.
How many matcha products does Tsujirihei Honten offer?: This page lists 7 Tsujirihei Honten matcha blends, under 2 grade labels: Ceremonial, Organic Ceremonial.
Why is Tsujirihei Honten matcha more expensive?: Tsujirihei Honten matcha costs $0.89 to $2.43 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 Tsujirihei Honten ship to?: Listed regions: Japan. Check Tsujirihei Honten's official site for your destination.
Where can I buy Tsujirihei Honten matcha in Japan?: This page lists 6 Tsujirihei Honten shops in Japan, including 辻利兵衛本店エキスポ万博店 in 吹田市.

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Tsujirihei Honten Company Profile

Accessed Mar 27, 2026Confidence: 95%

Supports: Founded in 1860, headquartered at 41 Uji Wakamori, Uji, Kyoto, and led by president Shinsuke Tsuji.

Tsujirihei Honten Store Page

Accessed Mar 27, 2026Confidence: 95%

Supports: Official site lists the Instagram profile and multiple retail stores including the Kyoto Uji main store.

Tsujirihei Honten Rakuten Matcha Category

Accessed Mar 27, 2026Confidence: 95%

Supports: Official Japanese domestic shop publishes the main Uji matcha lineup and current yen pricing.

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辻利兵衛本店

Brand story

Brand Facts

Japanese name: 辻利兵衛本店
Founded: 1860
Headquarters: Uji, Kyoto
Origin regions: Uji
Official site: www.tsujirihei.co.jp
Ships to: Japan
Price/gram range: $0.89–$2.43/g
Blends tracked: 7

Origin regionsUji

Blend Lineup

7 blends

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Where to Buy Tsujirihei Honten in Japan

Official stores and authorized retailers in Japan.

Headquarters Official Store

宇治市, 京都府

吹田市, 大阪府

辻利兵衛本店エキスポ万博店
Official Store
大阪府吹田市千里万博公園2-1 ららぽーとEXPOCITY内 1F

千葉市, 千葉県

辻利兵衛本店そごう千葉店
Official Store
千葉県千葉市中央区新町1000 そごう千葉店本館 B1F

大阪市, 大阪府

辻利兵衛本店大阪店
Official Store
大阪府大阪市北区角田町8-7 阪急うめだ本店 B1F

神戸市, 兵庫県

辻利兵衛本店神戸店
Official Store
兵庫県神戸市中央区小野柄通8丁目1-8 神戸阪急 B1F

Torrance, California

辻利兵衞本店 LA店
Official Store
3525 W Carson St., #164, Torrance, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tsujirihei Honten founded?: Tsujirihei Honten was founded in 1860, based in Uji, Kyoto. That is 166 years ago.
Where is Tsujirihei Honten matcha grown?: The Tsujirihei Honten teas on this page come from Uji, Kyoto prefecture.
Is Tsujirihei Honten matcha stone-milled?: Yes, all Tsujirihei Honten matcha is stone-milled (石臼挽き). Stone grinding at low RPM preserves the tea's color, aroma, and umami by avoiding heat damage during processing.
Does Tsujirihei Honten offer single-origin matcha?: Tsujirihei Honten lists 6 blends as single-origin, each labelled with one growing region (Kaguyama, Kamo-no-Mukashi, Kunko-no-Shiro, Manyo-no-Mukashi, Mori-no-Shiro, Tenkei), alongside 1 other blend not listed as single-origin.
How many matcha products does Tsujirihei Honten offer?: This page lists 7 Tsujirihei Honten matcha blends, under 2 grade labels: Ceremonial, Organic Ceremonial.
Why is Tsujirihei Honten matcha more expensive?: Tsujirihei Honten matcha costs $0.89 to $2.43 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 Tsujirihei Honten ship to?: Listed regions: Japan. Check Tsujirihei Honten's official site for your destination.
Where can I buy Tsujirihei Honten matcha in Japan?: This page lists 6 Tsujirihei Honten shops in Japan, including 辻利兵衛本店エキスポ万博店 in 吹田市.

Sources

Sources (3)

Tsujirihei Honten Company Profile

Accessed Mar 27, 2026Confidence: 95%

Supports: Founded in 1860, headquartered at 41 Uji Wakamori, Uji, Kyoto, and led by president Shinsuke Tsuji.

Tsujirihei Honten Store Page

Accessed Mar 27, 2026Confidence: 95%

Supports: Official site lists the Instagram profile and multiple retail stores including the Kyoto Uji main store.

Tsujirihei Honten Rakuten Matcha Category

Accessed Mar 27, 2026Confidence: 95%

Supports: Official Japanese domestic shop publishes the main Uji matcha lineup and current yen pricing.

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How does Tsujirihei Honten compare?

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