When was Ujikoen founded?

Ujikoen was founded in 1865, based in Yamashiro-cho, Kizugawa, Kyoto. That is 161 years ago.

Where is Ujikoen matcha grown?

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

Which Ujikoen matcha is best for lattes?

Takasago is the Ujikoen matcha listed for lattes here.

How many matcha products does Ujikoen offer?

This page lists 6 Ujikoen matcha blends, under 2 grade labels: Daily, Ceremonial.

How much does Ujikoen matcha cost?

Ujikoen matcha ranges from $0.27 to $1.36 per gram across 6 blends.

Where does Ujikoen ship to?

Listed regions: Japan, International. Check Ujikoen's official site for your destination.

Where can I buy Ujikoen matcha in Japan?

This page lists 1 Ujikoen shop in Japan: 大阪心斎橋店 in Osaka.

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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

Ujikoen was founded in Yamashiro Province in September 1865, in the late Edo period. It has a headquarters and factory in Kizugawa, Kyoto, and a shop in Shinsaibashi, Osaka.

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, International
Price/gram range: $0.27–$1.36/g
Blends tracked: 6

Origin regionsUji

Blend Lineup

6 blends

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Where to Buy Ujikoen in Japan

Official stores and authorized retailers in Japan.

Headquarters Official Store

Kizugawa, Kyoto

京都本社・工場
Headquarters
〒619-0204 京都府木津川市山城町上狛西下60

Osaka

大阪心斎橋店
Official Store
〒542-0085 大阪市中央区心斎橋筋1丁目5-19

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ujikoen founded?: Ujikoen was founded in 1865, based in Yamashiro-cho, Kizugawa, Kyoto. That is 161 years ago.
Where is Ujikoen matcha grown?: The Ujikoen teas on this page come from Uji, Kyoto prefecture.
Which Ujikoen matcha is best for lattes?: Takasago is the Ujikoen matcha listed for lattes here.
How many matcha products does Ujikoen offer?: This page lists 6 Ujikoen matcha blends, under 2 grade labels: Daily, Ceremonial.
How much does Ujikoen matcha cost?: Ujikoen matcha ranges from $0.27 to $1.36 per gram across 6 blends.
Where does Ujikoen ship to?: Listed regions: Japan, International. Check Ujikoen's official site for your destination.
Where can I buy Ujikoen matcha in Japan?: This page lists 1 Ujikoen shop in Japan: 大阪心斎橋店 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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