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Ujikoen

宇治香園

Ujikoen is a Kyoto tea company founded in September 1865 in Yamashiro, now Kizugawa, and continues to sell Uji tea and matcha through its Kyoto headquarters and Osaka Shinsaibashi shop.

Brand story

Founded in the late Edo period in Yamashiro Province, Ujikoen presents itself as a tea house that has spent more than 160 years refining its relationship with tea while serving both Kyoto production and Osaka retail through its long-running Shinsaibashi storefront.

Brand Facts

Japanese name: 宇治香園
Founded: 1865
Headquarters: Yamashiro-cho, Kizugawa, Kyoto
Origin regions: Uji
Official site: ujikoen.co.jp
Ships to: Japan
Price/gram range: ¥43–¥216/g
Blends tracked: 6

Origin regionsUji

Blend Lineup

6 blends

Where to Buy Ujikoen in Japan

Official stores and authorized retailers across Japan.

Headquarters Official Store Authorized Retailer

Osaka

Ujikoen Osaka-shinsaibashi
Official Store
1-chōme-5-19 Shinsaibashisuji, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0085, Japan

Frequently Asked Questions

How long has Ujikoen been producing matcha?: Ujikoen was founded in 1865, making it over 160 years old. It dates to the Edo or Meiji era of Japanese tea production, based in Yamashiro-cho, Kizugawa, Kyoto.
Where is Ujikoen matcha grown?: Ujikoen sources its matcha from Uji in Kyoto prefecture, one of Japan's recognized matcha-producing regions.
Which Ujikoen matcha is best for lattes?: Takasago is Ujikoen's latte-recommended matcha. It is formulated to hold its flavor when mixed with milk or plant-based alternatives.
How many matcha products does Ujikoen offer?: Ujikoen currently offers 6 matcha blends across 2 grade levels (Daily, Ceremonial). The lineup ranges from Ichi no Tsubo to Yusen, covering different preparation styles and price points.
Why is Ujikoen matcha more expensive?: Ujikoen matcha ranges from ¥43 to ¥216 per gram, placing it in the premium tier. Higher pricing typically reflects stone-milling, single-origin sourcing, specific cultivar selection, or traditional production methods — and Ujikoen's 161-year heritage.
Where does Ujikoen ship to?: Ujikoen ships to: Japan. Availability may vary — check their official site for current shipping options.
Where can I buy Ujikoen matcha in Japan?: Ujikoen has 1 retail location in Japan, including Ujikoen Osaka-shinsaibashi in Osaka.

Sources

Sources (2)

Ujikoen company page

Accessed Mar 27, 2026Confidence: 99%

Supports: Company name, founded in September 1865, Kyoto headquarters and factory address, Osaka shop address, and representative information.

Ujikoen about page

Accessed Mar 27, 2026Confidence: 98%

Supports: Brand story describing the company as founded in 1865 in Yamashiro Province and continuing more than 160 years of tea specialization.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long has Ujikoen been producing matcha?

Ujikoen was founded in 1865, making it over 160 years old. It dates to the Edo or Meiji era of Japanese tea production, based in Yamashiro-cho, Kizugawa, Kyoto.

Where is Ujikoen matcha grown?

Ujikoen sources its matcha from Uji in Kyoto prefecture, one of Japan's recognized matcha-producing regions.

Which Ujikoen matcha is best for lattes?

Takasago is Ujikoen's latte-recommended matcha. It is formulated to hold its flavor when mixed with milk or plant-based alternatives.

How many matcha products does Ujikoen offer?

Ujikoen currently offers 6 matcha blends across 2 grade levels (Daily, Ceremonial). The lineup ranges from Ichi no Tsubo to Yusen, covering different preparation styles and price points.

Why is Ujikoen matcha more expensive?

Ujikoen matcha ranges from ¥43 to ¥216 per gram, placing it in the premium tier. Higher pricing typically reflects stone-milling, single-origin sourcing, specific cultivar selection, or traditional production methods — and Ujikoen's 161-year heritage.

Where does Ujikoen ship to?

Ujikoen ships to: Japan. Availability may vary — check their official site for current shipping options.

Where can I buy Ujikoen matcha in Japan?

Ujikoen has 1 retail location in Japan, including Ujikoen Osaka-shinsaibashi in Osaka.