When was Ujitawara Seichajo founded?

Ujitawara Seichajo was established in 1926 in Ujitawara, Kyoto. It is a pre-war era matcha producer with 100 years of history.

Where is Ujitawara Seichajo matcha grown?

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

How many matcha products does Ujitawara Seichajo offer?

Ujitawara Seichajo currently offers 6 matcha blends across 4 grade levels (Everyday, Ceremonial, Ceremonial — Koicha, Everyday Ceremonial). The lineup ranges from Asuka no Mukashi to Yachiyo Mukashi, covering different preparation styles and price points.

Why is Ujitawara Seichajo matcha more expensive?

Ujitawara Seichajo matcha ranges from ¥17 to ¥65 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 Ujitawara Seichajo's 100-year heritage.

Where can I buy Ujitawara Seichajo matcha in Japan?

Ujitawara Seichajo has 6 retail locations in Japan, including Nishide Seichajyo in Ujitawara.

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Ujitawara Seichajo

宇治田原製茶場

Ujitawara Seichajo (宇治田原製茶場, 株式会社宇治田原製茶場) is a Kyoto-based tea company founded in Showa 1 (1926) and incorporated in 1957, headquartered in Ujitawara-cho — one of the historic tea-growing districts of the greater Uji region in Kyoto Prefecture. Under president Yasui Tokushige (安井徳重), the company employs around 160 staff and distributes more than 80 types of tea nationwide via mail-order and its online shop (chanoma.co.jp). They are best known as the creators of こいまろ茶 (Koimarocha) — a proprietary blend of gyokuro, deep-steamed sencha, light-steamed sencha, and high-grade Uji matcha designed to achieve deep green color and smooth, mellow flavor without bitterness. Koimarocha won a Monde Selection award and is widely distributed across Japan. In addition to blended teas, Ujitawara Seichajo maintains a full lineup of pure Uji matcha in 100g tins, spanning six ceremonial and everyday grades named in the traditional 昔 (mukashi) convention — from the premium hand-picked 万寿の昔 to the entry-level 明日香の昔. The company also runs a tea education program (茶育/chaiku) with mascot character Koimaro-kun dispatched to local schools. Address: 〒610-0281 京都府綴喜郡宇治田原町郷之口. TEL: 0120-19-1100. Hours: 8:30–17:00, closed year-end.

Brand Facts

Japanese name: 宇治田原製茶場
Founded: 1926
Headquarters: Ujitawara, Kyoto
Origin regions: Uji
Official site: shop.chanoma.co.jp
Price/gram range: ¥17–¥65/g
Blends tracked: 6

Origin regionsUji

Blend Lineup

6 blends

Where to Buy Ujitawara Seichajo in Japan

Official stores and authorized retailers across Japan.

Headquarters Official Store Authorized Retailer

Ujitawara, Kyoto

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ujitawara Seichajo founded?: Ujitawara Seichajo was established in 1926 in Ujitawara, Kyoto. It is a pre-war era matcha producer with 100 years of history.
Where is Ujitawara Seichajo matcha grown?: Ujitawara Seichajo sources its matcha from Uji in Kyoto prefecture, one of Japan's recognized matcha-producing regions.
How many matcha products does Ujitawara Seichajo offer?: Ujitawara Seichajo currently offers 6 matcha blends across 4 grade levels (Everyday, Ceremonial, Ceremonial — Koicha, Everyday Ceremonial). The lineup ranges from Asuka no Mukashi to Yachiyo Mukashi, covering different preparation styles and price points.
Why is Ujitawara Seichajo matcha more expensive?: Ujitawara Seichajo matcha ranges from ¥17 to ¥65 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 Ujitawara Seichajo's 100-year heritage.
Where can I buy Ujitawara Seichajo matcha in Japan?: Ujitawara Seichajo has 6 retail locations in Japan, including Nishide Seichajyo in Ujitawara.

Sources

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宇治田原製茶場公式ネットショップ

Accessed Mar 22, 2026Confidence: 95%

Supports: Full matcha product lineup, pricing, こいまろ茶brand, company overview

株式会社宇治田原製茶場会社概要

Accessed Mar 22, 2026Confidence: 95%

Supports: Founded Showa 1 (1926), incorporated 1957, president Yasui Tokushige, ~160 employees, Ujitawara-cho Kyoto

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