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Tatsumiya: “Eating Tea” Matcha Cuisine and Tea Ceremony Experience

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Tatsumiya: “Eating Tea” Matcha Cuisine and Tea Ceremony Experience

Matcha cuisine that lets you “eat tea,” unique to a traditional Uji restaurant.

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Tea is an essential part of Japanese culture as both a drink and an ingredient. Located in southeastern Kyoto Prefecture, Uji is one of Japan’s leading tea-producing regions. Uji tea is widely recognized in Japan and abroad for its exceptional quality. It is produced using distinctive cultivation methods, such as shading the plants before harvest to block sunlight and enhance the tea leaves’ umami, as well as advanced processing and blending techniques.

Experience the appeal of tea through two of its most iconic traditions: the tea ceremony and matcha cuisine. Both are authentic experiences led by professionals.

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  • Taiho-an, a tea room where no prior experience or knowledge is needed to take part in a tea ceremony.

    Taiho-an, a tea room where no prior experience or knowledge is needed to take part in a tea ceremony.

  • Watch the instructor prepare tea with mesmerizing, fluid movements.

    Watch the instructor prepare tea with mesmerizing, fluid movements.

  • The instructor explains everything in detail, from how to use the utensils to proper etiquette.

    The instructor explains everything in detail, from how to use the utensils to proper etiquette.

  • Prepare a bowl of tea with a calm mind using authentic utensils.

    Prepare a bowl of tea with a calm mind using authentic utensils.

  • A long-established traditional Japanese restaurant on the banks of the Uji River.

    A long-established traditional Japanese restaurant on the banks of the Uji River.

  • The kimono-clad young proprietress provides detailed explanations in English.

    The kimono-clad young proprietress provides detailed explanations in English.

  • Beautiful views of the Uji River stretch beyond the windows.

    Beautiful views of the Uji River stretch beyond the windows.

  • Soichiro Hidari, Tatsumiya’s eighth-generation proprietor and head chef.

    Soichiro Hidari, Tatsumiya’s eighth-generation proprietor and head chef.

  • An example of the Matcha Cuisine course.

    An example of the Matcha Cuisine course.

  • Matcha tofu, a house specialty combining the umami of soybeans with the flavor of matcha.

    Matcha tofu, a house specialty combining the umami of soybeans with the flavor of matcha.

  • Lily bulb topped with matcha sauce, and fresh yuba and crab dressed with matcha.

    Lily bulb topped with matcha sauce, and fresh yuba and crab dressed with matcha.

Reviews

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  • Happy Ronin
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    This was such a unique and special experience. After entering the small beautiful teahouse we were met by three older women clad in beautiful kimonos. This was a pure experience of Japanese customs and etiquette. After watching a full tea ceremony, step by step, and seeing the ceremonial way of drinking the refined and revered Kyoto green team, we were given the chance to learn and try it ourselves. There were about 10 steps just to clean the cup before we even started making the tea. The woman who taught us had been making matcha for over 60 years. She, one could say, is a tea master. She was very helpful and tried to use sweet english phrases like, "Relax and make yourself at home." I enjoyed it so much that I will be looking into making matcha for myself at home.
    The matcha themed restaurant and dinner was so impressive in both presentation and substance. The variety of meats, seafoods, vegetables, and legumes were so well blended throughout the meal. From blowfish jelly, ume sea cumber, and pink candied shrimp tempura to nasu miso dengaku (miso topped grilled egg plant), each item and each bite was a surprise full of wonderful new tastes.

  • Katie Allen
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    Learning about the tea etiquette and getting to make our own matcha. Experiencing a variety of matcha dishes.

  • Matthias
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    Experiencing an actual tea ceremony was great. And doing it by myself was very interesting.

  • Diana
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    Very interesting experience which helps to get deeply into Japanese culture. Food service is very beautiful and the food itself is delicious

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Experience Information

Name in Japanese
辰巳屋
Experience Name
“Eating Tea” Matcha Cuisine and Tea Ceremony Experience at a Traditional Uji Restaurant
Address
3-7 Uji Togawa, Uji, Kyoto 611-0021
Hours
5:00 PM–8:00 PM
Closed on
Irregularly scheduled days
Price Range
¥25,000 and up
Payment Methods
Cash
VISA, Master, JCB, AMEX, DINERS, MUFG, UC, DC, NICOS, UFJ
Group Size
2–8 people
Arrangements may be possible by staggering dining times or making similar adjustments.
Phone
0774-21-3131
Language Support
English
Important Information
Reservations are required at least one week in advance. Please note that reservations may not be accepted depending on availability.
Official website
Official website (Japanese)
Hokkaido Tohoku Kanto Chubu Hokuriku Kansai Chugoku Shikoku Kyushu Okinawa