In the shopping area around Ginza, centered around Ginza subway station, you’ll find various traditional Japanese tea specialty shops and Japanese tea cafes. These establishments offer a serene ambiance that is characteristic of the Ginza, Yurakucho, and Hibiya areas, where you can enjoy premium sencha, gyokuro, matcha, and exquisite matcha sweets.
Here, we introduce 10 recommended stores curated by Japan Tea Guide. We invite you to visit these places and experience the pleasure of tea time in Ginza.
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1. Jugetsudo Ginza Kabukiza Store
Jugetsudo Ginza Kabukiza Store is a Japanese tea specialty shop located near the Kabukiza theater in Ginza, Tokyo. Operated by Maruyama Noriten, a well-established nori (seaweed) shop founded in 1854, this shop offers a cafe space with terrace seating, counter seats, and table seats, all overlooking a Japanese garden. It provides a tranquil environment where visitors can escape the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy a leisurely tea time.
The menu mainly features deep-steamed sencha, with a blend of tea leaves from Shizuoka and Kagoshima prefectures. This tea has a rich flavor with a refreshing aftertaste and a distinctive aroma of young leaves.
They also offer various matcha sweets such as Matcha Financier and Matcha Parfait, which are made using high-quality matcha from Shizuoka, allowing customers to savor the intense flavor of matcha. The shop has a spacious retail corner where tea leaves, tea bags, tea utensils, and nori are available for purchase.
Details
Address: Kabuki-za Tower 5F, 4-12-15 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Phone: 03-6278-7626
Opening hours: Shop 10:30am-5:30pm（Weekdays）
10am-6:30pm（Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays）
Cafe 10am～5:30pm
Open seven days a week
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2. Nakamura Tokichi Honten
Nakamura Tokichi Honten is a Japanese tea cafe located in GINZA SIX. It was opened in 2017 by the long-established tea shop Nakamura Tokichi Honten, which was founded in 1854 in Uji, Kyoto.
They offer a variety of tea, including Uji matcha, sencha, and hojicha, depending on the season. They also serve sweets and meals that incorporate Uji matcha.
One recommended matcha sweet is the limited edition matcha parfait available only at the Ginza store. It uses carefully hand-picked tencha, the raw material of matcha, to bring out the delicate sweetness, refined umami, and rich aroma of high-quality matcha. You can enjoy the deliciousness of various ingredients, such as matcha ice cream, chiffon cake, and matcha bean paste.
The popular Nama-cha Jelly is available for purchase in the retail section. It comes in matcha and hojicha flavors, and during the spring tea season, a new tea flavor is introduced. With the addition of white dumplings (shiratama) and azuki beans, you can savor the rich aroma and flavor of the tea in this jelly. Additionally, they sell other sweets such as financiers and gateau chocolat that use matcha as an ingredient.
Details
Address: GINZA SIX 4F, 6-10-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Phone: 03-6264-5168
Opening hours: 10:30am-8:30pm
Open seven days a week
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3. Ginza Fukurokuju
Ginza Fukurokuju is a Japanese tea cafe located in the heart of Ginza. It offers a selection of Japanese sweets and tea that are made with a focus on high-quality ingredients.
The most popular menu item is the Matcha Soft Warabi Mochi. The warabi mochi comes in two flavors Uji matcha and black sugar. It is made with rare and luxurious authentic warabi flour, resulting in a delightfully chewy texture. The mochi is served with rich matcha ice cream and drizzled with black honey, creating a proud and delicious delicacy.
A highly recommended option at Ginza Fukurokuju is the shaved ice（Kakigori）and tea set. The shaved ice is made using pure ice and meticulous temperature control to achieve a fluffy and melt-in-your-mouth texture. In addition to classic matcha flavor and black honey kinako (roasted soybean flour), they also offer seasonal fruit variations for a limited time.
The tea selection includes sencha, gyokuro, hojicha, and genmaicha, sourced from four different regions Kyoto, Shiga, Fukuoka, and Shizuoka. These teas are carefully selected to complement the sweetness of the desserts.
Details
Address: 2-8-8 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Phone: 03-5524-3377
Opening hours: 11am-7pm
Open seven days a week
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4. SALON GINZA SABOU
Located in Ginza, Salon Ginza Sabou is a Japanese cafe situated on the B2 floor of the Tokyu Plaza, directly connected to Ginza Station.
One of their popular menu items is the Chabou Parfait, inspired by the traditional Japanese garden. This delectable dessert features a surface dusted with matcha powder chocolate, concealing a rich mascarpone cheese filling infused with the intense flavor of matcha. The bitter notes of matcha harmonize with the creamy sweetness of matcha ganache, creating a delightful balance. Salon Ginza Sabou uses tea from the tea garden Tea Farm Inokura in Tsukigase, Nara, offering various teas like covered sencha, black tea, and oolong tea for visitors to savor.
The tea menu is served in a self-style manner. Guests can enjoy their tea at their own pace, as each table is provided with a teapot and hot water, allowing for first and second infusions of tea. With its convenient access directly from Ginza Station, feel free to drop by and enjoy the relaxing atmosphere at Salon Ginza Sabou.
Details
Address: B2F, 5-2-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Phone: 03-6264-5320
Opening hours: 11am-9pm
Open seven days a week
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5. ZEN HOUSE
Located on the B1 floor of the Millennium Mitsui Garden Hotel Tokyo in Ginza, ZEN HOUSE is a dining establishment that opened its doors in 2020, offering a delightful pairing of cuisine and Japanese tea.
At ZEN HOUSE, they take pride in using seasonal ingredients sourced from various regions in Japan and incorporating various culinary techniques, including Japanese and French, to create dishes that fully showcase the blessings of nature. These dishes, known as Contemporary Satoyama Cuisine, allow you to experience the richness of Japanese food culture from breakfast to lunch, teatime, and dinner.
Exploring the potential of tea and food pairing, ZEN HOUSE has developed original teas that perfectly complement their dishes. These unique teas are served alongside breakfast and dinner courses.
During teatime on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, you can enjoy the monthly changing afternoon tea called Chaen. This tea experience features various sweets, primarily made with seasonal fruits and traditional Japanese confections.
Their drink menu boasts a wide range of selections, including Japanese tea, Ronnenfeldt German black tea brand, flavored teas, and herbal teas. Experience the harmony of modern Satoyama cuisine and tea pairing at ZEN HOUSE.
Details
Address: Millennium Mitsui Garden Hotel Tokyo B1F, 5-11-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Phone: 03-6260-6851
Opening hours: 7am-10am／11am-9pm
Open seven days a week
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6. Mixology salon
Located in GINZA SIX, Mixology salon is a bar where you can enjoy unique mixology cocktails made with tea. At this establishment, they offer a wide variety of cocktails using carefully selected Japanese teas from all over the country, available in both course and à la carte options.
Their menu includes cocktails made with green tea, gyokuro, matcha, hojicha, as well as teas from Taiwan such as oolong and soba tea. One highly recommended option is the Gyokuro Cocktail Course. This exquisite course allows you to fully appreciate the charms of gyokuro tea, savoring it in different styles up to the third steeping.
For those who prefer non-alcoholic beverages, they also have a range of Mocktails, providing a worry-free option for those who do not drink alcohol. Mixology salon offers an opportunity to experience the new world of tea cocktails. Relax in the tranquil ambiance reminiscent of a traditional tea room and savor your cocktails at a leisurely pace.
Details
Address: GINZA SIX 13F, 6-10-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Phone: 03-6280-6622
Opening hours: 1pm-11pm
Open seven days a week
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7. Hibiya Hayashiya Shinbei
Hibiya Hayashiya Shinbei is a Japanese tea cafe located in Tokyo Midtown Hibiya. It is produced by Kyo Hayashiya, a long-established tea shop in Kyoto. It has gained fame as the originator of matcha parfait.
In 1969, the company’s president had the idea of using matcha in the popular dessert known as a parfait, leading to the birth of Japan’s first matcha parfait. Since then, they have been creating innovative sweets using various types of matcha.
At Hibiya Hayashiya Shinbei, you can leisurely enjoy authentic Uji tea and matcha sweets in a tranquil space. They offer a range of tea, including sencha, gyokuro, and matcha, which are meticulously crafted by Uji tea artisans.
Their matcha sweets menu features various items such as matcha warabi anmitsu (a jelly dessert) and matcha parfait. The matcha kuzu-neri, a delicacy crafted by skilled artisans with delicate heat, is a popular sweet that showcases a smooth and unique texture along with the deliciousness of matcha.
Additionally, they offer treats like cheesecake, which consists of two layers of matcha cheese mousse and cheesecake, as well as roll cakes.
Details
Address: 2F Tokyo Midtown Hibiya, 1-1-2 Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Phone: 03-6550-8727
Opening hours: 10am-10pm
Open seven days a week
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8. Ippodo Chaho Tokyo Marunouchi Store
Ippodo Chaho is a renowned Japanese tea specialty shop that was established in Kyoto in 1717. In 2010, they opened a branch called Ippodo Chaho Tokyo Marunouchi Store in Tokyo’s Marunouchi district.
The tea used in Ippodo Chaho’s products primarily comes from tea leaves cultivated in the mountainous region on the borders of Kyoto Prefecture, Nara Prefecture, and Shiga Prefecture. These tea leaves grow in high-altitude tea gardens with significant temperature differences between morning and evening, resulting in a highly fragrant and mild flavor.
Their product lineup mainly focuses on four categories: matcha, gyokuro (shaded green tea), sencha (steamed green tea), and Hojicha (roasted green tea). They offer approximately 30 different varieties of tea for sale.
At their tea room called Kaboku, visitors can enjoy Ippodo Chaho’s matcha, gyokuro, sencha, and other teas. The interior of the tea room exudes a calm ambiance with a sense of warmth from the wooden surroundings.
They also offer a takeaway menu for four types of tea: matcha, gyokuro, sencha, and hojicha. Customers can conveniently enjoy these teas at home or on the go.
Details
Address: 1F, Kokusai Building, Naka-dori, 3-1-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Phone: 03-6212-0202
Opening hours: 12am-7pm
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9. Chanoha Matsuya Ginza
Located on the B1 floor of Matsuya Ginza, you’ll find the Japanese tea cafe Chanoha Matsuya Ginza. They offer a selection of teas such as sencha, matcha, and gyokuro, served alongside seasonal sweets. The tranquil atmosphere of the cafe allows you to enjoy your tea leisurely. Additionally, they have a selection of tea leaves and tea utensils available for purchase at the storefront.
Details
Address: B1F Matsuya Ginza, 3-6-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Phone: 03-3567-2635
Opening hours: 11am-8pm
Open seven days a week
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10. HIGASHIYA GINZA
HIGASHIYA GINZA is a traditional Japanese confectionery shop that offers daily delights. They specialize in seasonal fresh sweets and a variety of confections. In addition to their delectable sweets, they also curate a selection of carefully chosen tea leaves and tea utensils from various regions across Japan. At their tea room, they present a unique world of tea, serving as a contemporary Japanese tea salon, where they propose their original tea experiences.
Details
Address: 2F POLA Ginza Bldg., 1-7-7 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Phone: 03-3538-3240
Opening hours: 11am-7pm
Open seven days a week
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