🍜 Nakamura Tokichi - Ginza (中村藤吉銀座店)

This is the first store opened in Tokyo by "Nakamura Tokichi Honten," a Japanese tea specialty store that was founded in the first year of the Ansei era (1854) and is located in Uji, Kyoto. It is situated within "GINZA SIX," the largest shopping center in the Ginza area. Many customers visit while shopping or on dates, and it has attracted many domestic and international tourists, often resulting in long lines. After passing through the noren (curtain) that bears the store name "Maruto" and taking a seat, guests are served a seasonal welcome tea, allowing them to relax for a moment. The signature dish "Namacha Jelly [Shinsui]" is a popular product that combines the bright and beautiful color of matcha with a refreshing and smooth texture, as well as the sweetness and bitterness of high-quality matcha. In addition to the rich matcha ice cream, the Ginza exclusive set that includes matcha red bean paste, black beans, and chestnut honey sauce is also a must-try. Furthermore, the "Special Maruto Sundae," made with the finest matcha, offers a delicate sweetness and flavor, accompanied by an elegant aroma, making it a limited item that can only be enjoyed here. In addition to Japanese tea desserts, light meals such as tea soba noodles are also available, perfect for satisfying hunger. There is also a rich sales area with various products, so be sure to try selecting some souvenirs.

This shop, located in Uji, Kyoto, specializes in Japanese tea. The signature product, "Nama Tea Jelly" (生茶果凍), is a remarkable item that captures the essence of high-quality tea. In addition to the tea "Nakamura-cha" (中村茶), the product sales area features many other items suitable for gift giving, including confections and other goods.