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Exceptional Yame Gyokuro at a Historic Tea Shop in a Registered Cultural Property

About this spot

A long-established tea shop that has hung its noren curtain since the late Edo period, located among the white-walled streets. The interior, designated a nationally registered cultural property, features time-darkened pillars, an earthen floor, and shelves lined with tea boxes — all infused with centuries of history. The moment you step through the door, you're enveloped in tea fragrance. Yame is nationally recognized as a premium gyokuro producing region. Here, you can savor expertly-prepared premium Yame gyokuro in a tranquil setting. Each drop, slowly extracted using cool water, rolls across your tongue with rich sweetness and a lingering finish. Learning the proper brewing technique and selecting tea from a knowledgeable shopkeeper is a privilege reserved for visiting the source.

Tips

Gyokuro is brewed carefully in small amounts with cool water, so allow plenty of time when you sit. Be mindful of your footing with large bags in this historic building. Ask staff about brewing methods when purchasing tea so you can recreate the local flavor at home.