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Gion Tsujiri Gion Main Store
Long-loved Gion tea shop offering tastes of exquisite Uji tea served as premium tea leaves and delicious matcha sweets.
Founded in 1860 and operating under the name "Gion Tsujiri" since 1948, this fully authentic tea shop is dedicated to Uji tea. Step inside to find a prime selection of tea leaves, including the finest Uji matcha, gyokuro, and hojicha.
The interior keeps an iconic tea-whisk shaped centerpiece alongside a wide range of tea products to browse including top-quality matcha used by tea masters to easy use tea bags. Tea lovers keep this brand close to heart for its rich aroma and flavor.
In addition to tea leaves, the shop offers a variety of sweets and items made with tea, such as the matcha wafer “Tsujiri no Tsuki,” matcha cosmetics, and stylishly packaged products perfect for souvenirs. You can also enjoy rich matcha soft serve ice cream, green tea, and various Uji tea beverages, either for takeout or in the shop.
On the second and third floors, you’ll find the popular tea room Saryo Tsujiri, which is known to draw a crowed. Swing by for a moment of me time, indulging in parfaits featuring jelly, ice cream, shiratama, and azuki beans, as well as other sweets like anmitsu, zenzai, and seasonal shaved ice.
Highlights
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A traditional tea shop in Gion, established in 1860.
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Full range of premium matcha and tea leaves, tea-infused sweets, and matcha cosmetics to shop.
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Enjoy soft serve ice cream and green tea either inside the shop or for takeout.
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The second and third floors house the tea room "Saryo Tsujiri."
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Features a wide range of matcha sweets, including parfaits and anmitsu.
Photos
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![A shop interior with a striking large tea whisk object and a wide array of products.]()
A shop interior with a striking large tea whisk object and a wide array of products.
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![Stylishly packaged products perfect for souvenirs.]()
Stylishly packaged products perfect for souvenirs.
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![A counter inside the shop for enjoying tea and soft serve ice cream.]()
A counter inside the shop for enjoying tea and soft serve ice cream.
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![The tea room "Saryo Tsujiri" on the second and third floors.]()
The tea room "Saryo Tsujiri" on the second and third floors.
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![The “Special Tsujiri Parfait (Matcha)” and other specialty sweets.]()
The “Special Tsujiri Parfait (Matcha)” and other specialty sweets.
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![Conveniently located along Shijo Street, with easy access.]()
Conveniently located along Shijo Street, with easy access.
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Do you have signs or pamphlets in foreign languages? (If you do, which languages are available?)
English and Chinese are available.
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the area?
No free Wi-Fi available.
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Do you offer tax-free services?
No, we don't.
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Can it be purchased overseas?
No.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 祇園辻利 祇園本店
- Postal Code
- 605-0074
- Address
- 573-3 Gionmachiminamigawa, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto
- Telephone
- 075-525-1122
- Closed
- Irregular holidays
- Business Hours
- 10:30am - 8:00pm ※Soft ice cream L.O.7:30pm
- Admission
- 1,000-2,000yen
- Access
- About 3 minutes walk from Keihan Main Line’s Gion-Shijo Station.
- Credit Cards
- Accepted
- Official Website
- Official Website (English)