How long has Yamamasa Koyamaen been producing matcha?

Yamamasa Koyamaen was founded in 1861, making it over 160 years old. It dates to the Edo or Meiji era of Japanese tea production, based in Uji, Kyoto.

Where is Yamamasa Koyamaen matcha grown?

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

How many matcha products does Yamamasa Koyamaen offer?

Yamamasa Koyamaen currently offers 12 matcha blends across 2 grade levels (Koicha, Usucha). The lineup ranges from Chajyu no Mukashi to Yomo no Kaori, covering different preparation styles and price points.

Why is Yamamasa Koyamaen matcha more expensive?

Yamamasa Koyamaen matcha ranges from ¥27 to ¥540 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 Yamamasa Koyamaen's 165-year heritage.

Where does Yamamasa Koyamaen ship to?

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

Where can I buy Yamamasa Koyamaen matcha in Japan?

Yamamasa Koyamaen has 4 retail locations in Japan, including 茶樂楼 in 台北市.

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Yamamasa Koyamaen

山政小山園

Historic Uji grower-manufacturer founded in 1861, integrating cultivation, processing, and stone-milled matcha production. Supplier to major tea ceremony schools with 22 competition wins.

Brand story

Founded in Bunkyū 1 (1861) in Ogura-chō, Uji, Yamamasa Koyamaen manages the full matcha production chain — from cultivating tea in their own gardens, through plucking, drying, blending, and stone-grinding — using methods passed down across generations. Their named matchas were given titles by masters of famous tea schools including Urasenke and Omotesenke, and have served as benchmarks for ceremonial-grade quality for over 160 years.

Brand Facts

Japanese name: 山政小山園
Founded: 1861
Headquarters: Uji, Kyoto
Origin regions: Uji
Official site: www.yamamasa-koyamaen.co.jp
Ships to: Japan
Price/gram range: ¥27–¥540/g
Blends tracked: 12

Origin regionsUji

Blend Lineup

12 blends

Where to Buy Yamamasa Koyamaen in Japan

Official stores and authorized retailers across Japan.

Headquarters Official Store Authorized Retailer

Frequently Asked Questions

How long has Yamamasa Koyamaen been producing matcha?: Yamamasa Koyamaen was founded in 1861, making it over 160 years old. It dates to the Edo or Meiji era of Japanese tea production, based in Uji, Kyoto.
Where is Yamamasa Koyamaen matcha grown?: Yamamasa Koyamaen sources its matcha from Uji in Kyoto prefecture, one of Japan's recognized matcha-producing regions.
How many matcha products does Yamamasa Koyamaen offer?: Yamamasa Koyamaen currently offers 12 matcha blends across 2 grade levels (Koicha, Usucha). The lineup ranges from Chajyu no Mukashi to Yomo no Kaori, covering different preparation styles and price points.
Why is Yamamasa Koyamaen matcha more expensive?: Yamamasa Koyamaen matcha ranges from ¥27 to ¥540 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 Yamamasa Koyamaen's 165-year heritage.
Where does Yamamasa Koyamaen ship to?: Yamamasa Koyamaen ships to: Japan. Availability may vary — check their official site for current shipping options.
Where can I buy Yamamasa Koyamaen matcha in Japan?: Yamamasa Koyamaen has 4 retail locations in Japan, including 茶樂楼 in 台北市.

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Where to Buy Yamamasa Koyamaen in Japan

台北市, 台湾

Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh

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宇治市, 京都府

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