When was Ujien founded?

Ujien was founded in 1869, based in Osaka, Osaka. That is 157 years ago.

Where is Ujien matcha grown?

The Ujien teas on this page come from Uji, Nishio, Yame, Kagoshima, Shizuoka, Sonogi (Kyoto, Aichi, Fukuoka, Kagoshima, Shizuoka, Nagasaki prefectures).

Does Ujien offer single-origin matcha?

Yes, all of Ujien's blends are listed as single-origin: each is labelled with one growing region, not necessarily one farm.

How many matcha products does Ujien offer?

This page lists 6 Ujien matcha blends.

Why is Ujien matcha more expensive?

Ujien matcha costs $0.80 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 Ujien ship to?

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

Where can I buy Ujien matcha in Japan?

This page lists 10 Ujien shops in Japan, including UJIEN CAFE 表参道店 in Shibuya.

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Ujien

宇治園

Ujien is a long-running Japanese tea company founded in 1869 that grew from Kyoto Yamashiro tea roots into a major Osaka retail and manufacturing presence.

Brand story

On Ujien's official company page, the brand describes a progression from broker to wholesaler to manufacturer, moving from Kyoto's Yamashiro tea country into Osaka's Shinsaibashi retail district while preserving the legacy of founder Shigemura Genbei.

Brand Facts

Japanese name: 宇治園
Founded: 1869
Headquarters: Osaka, Osaka
Origin regions: Uji Nishio Yame Kagoshima Shizuoka Sonogi
Official site: www.uji-en.co.jp
Ships to: Japan
Price/gram range: $0.80/g
Blends tracked: 6

Origin regionsUji Nishio Yame Kagoshima Shizuoka Sonogi

Blend Lineup

6 blends

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Where to Buy Ujien in Japan

Official stores and authorized retailers in Japan.

Official Store

Shibuya, Tokyo

UJIEN CAFE 表参道店
Official Store
東京都渋谷区神宮前4-15-2 裏参道ガーデン 1F

Osaka

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ujien founded?: Ujien was founded in 1869, based in Osaka, Osaka. That is 157 years ago.
Where is Ujien matcha grown?: The Ujien teas on this page come from Uji, Nishio, Yame, Kagoshima, Shizuoka, Sonogi (Kyoto, Aichi, Fukuoka, Kagoshima, Shizuoka, Nagasaki prefectures).
Does Ujien offer single-origin matcha?: Yes, all of Ujien's blends are listed as single-origin: each is labelled with one growing region, not necessarily one farm.
How many matcha products does Ujien offer?: This page lists 6 Ujien matcha blends.
Why is Ujien matcha more expensive?: Ujien matcha costs $0.80 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 Ujien ship to?: Listed regions: Japan. Check Ujien's official site for your destination.
Where can I buy Ujien matcha in Japan?: This page lists 10 Ujien shops in Japan, including UJIEN CAFE 表参道店 in Shibuya.

Sources

Sources (2)

Ujien Online Store - About Us

Accessed Mar 27, 2026Confidence: 98%

Supports: Company name, headquarters, capital, founding year 1869, executive names, and official shop ownership.

Ujien Brand Site - Company

Accessed Mar 27, 2026Confidence: 95%

Supports: Brand story: progression from broker to wholesaler to manufacturer, and movement from Kyoto Yamashiro to Osaka Shinsaibashi retail.

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Ujien

宇治園

Ujien is a long-running Japanese tea company founded in 1869 that grew from Kyoto Yamashiro tea roots into a major Osaka retail and manufacturing presence.

Brand story

Brand Facts

Japanese name: 宇治園
Founded: 1869
Headquarters: Osaka, Osaka
Origin regions: Uji Nishio Yame Kagoshima Shizuoka Sonogi
Official site: www.uji-en.co.jp
Ships to: Japan
Price/gram range: $0.80/g
Blends tracked: 6

Origin regionsUji Nishio Yame Kagoshima Shizuoka Sonogi

Blend Lineup

6 blends

Watch Ujien

Email me when any Ujien blend is back in stock or drops in price.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Where to Buy Ujien in Japan

Official stores and authorized retailers in Japan.

Official Store

Shibuya, Tokyo

UJIEN CAFE 表参道店
Official Store
東京都渋谷区神宮前4-15-2 裏参道ガーデン 1F

Osaka

Kobe, Hyogo

宇治園喫茶去さんちか店
Official Store
兵庫県神戸市中央区三宮町1-10-1 さんちか7番街

Ashiya, Hyogo

宇治園喫茶去モンテメール芦屋店
Official Store
兵庫県芦屋市船戸町1-31 モンテメール本館 1F

Minoh, Osaka

珈琲蔵人珈蔵箕面店
Official Store
大阪府箕面市石丸1-10-7

Amagasaki, Hyogo

茶の彩尼崎キューズモール店
Official Store
兵庫県尼崎市潮江1-3-1 あまがさきキューズモール本館 3F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ujien founded?: Ujien was founded in 1869, based in Osaka, Osaka. That is 157 years ago.
Where is Ujien matcha grown?: The Ujien teas on this page come from Uji, Nishio, Yame, Kagoshima, Shizuoka, Sonogi (Kyoto, Aichi, Fukuoka, Kagoshima, Shizuoka, Nagasaki prefectures).
Does Ujien offer single-origin matcha?: Yes, all of Ujien's blends are listed as single-origin: each is labelled with one growing region, not necessarily one farm.
How many matcha products does Ujien offer?: This page lists 6 Ujien matcha blends.
Why is Ujien matcha more expensive?: Ujien matcha costs $0.80 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 Ujien ship to?: Listed regions: Japan. Check Ujien's official site for your destination.
Where can I buy Ujien matcha in Japan?: This page lists 10 Ujien shops in Japan, including UJIEN CAFE 表参道店 in Shibuya.

Sources

Sources (2)

Ujien Online Store - About Us

Accessed Mar 27, 2026Confidence: 98%

Supports: Company name, headquarters, capital, founding year 1869, executive names, and official shop ownership.

Ujien Brand Site - Company

Accessed Mar 27, 2026Confidence: 95%

Supports: Brand story: progression from broker to wholesaler to manufacturer, and movement from Kyoto Yamashiro to Osaka Shinsaibashi retail.

Compare brands

How does Ujien compare?

Compare blends side by side on our comparison pages.

Browse comparisons →