When was Yamamasa Koyamaen founded?

Yamamasa Koyamaen was founded in 1861, based in Uji, Kyoto. That is 165 years ago.

Where is Yamamasa Koyamaen matcha grown?

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

How many matcha products does Yamamasa Koyamaen offer?

This page lists 15 Yamamasa Koyamaen matcha blends, under 4 grade labels: Koicha, Usucha, Premium Ceremonial, Ceremonial.

How much does Yamamasa Koyamaen matcha cost?

Yamamasa Koyamaen matcha ranges from $0.45 to $6.00 per gram across 15 blends.

Where does Yamamasa Koyamaen ship to?

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

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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: $0.45–$6.00/g
Blends tracked: 15

Origin regionsUji

Blend Lineup

15 blends

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Where to Buy Yamamasa Koyamaen in Japan

Official stores and authorized retailers in Japan.

Headquarters

宇治市, 京都府

株式会社山政小山園
Headquarters
〒611-0042 京都府宇治市小倉町久保96番地

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Yamamasa Koyamaen founded?: Yamamasa Koyamaen was founded in 1861, based in Uji, Kyoto. That is 165 years ago.
Where is Yamamasa Koyamaen matcha grown?: The Yamamasa Koyamaen teas on this page come from Uji, Kyoto prefecture.
How many matcha products does Yamamasa Koyamaen offer?: This page lists 15 Yamamasa Koyamaen matcha blends, under 4 grade labels: Koicha, Usucha, Premium Ceremonial, Ceremonial.
How much does Yamamasa Koyamaen matcha cost?: Yamamasa Koyamaen matcha ranges from $0.45 to $6.00 per gram across 15 blends.
Where does Yamamasa Koyamaen ship to?: Listed regions: Japan. Check Yamamasa Koyamaen's official site for your destination.

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