Written by Jane Pipkin
Founded in 1790, Fukujuen tea store prides itself on its high-quality tea and on continuing this tradition as part of Kyoto’s culture.
The flagship store epitomizes this mission through its many floors, each exploring a different facet of tea culture. From making your own tea to learning about the art behind it, here’s a rundown of what you can expect on each floor:
- B1F: Kyo no Chagura (Tea workshop)
- 1F: Kyo no Chaho (Limited Japanese tea products)
- 2F: Saryo FUKUCHA (Café)
- 3F: Maison de Matsuda Fukujuen (French cuisine that uses Japanese tea)
- 4F: Kyo no Cha-an (a Japanese tea ceremony in a Kyoto tea house)
- 5F: Kyo no Chagu (Japanese tea bowls and other utensils)
- 7F: Art Space Fukujuen (Art related to Japanese tea)
Although famous for all its Japanese teas, Fukujuen’s Uji matcha is especially known for its rich umami flavor.
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Pro tip: in Kyoto Station? If so, why not get a matcha to go from the small Fukujuen Matcha House there?
How to get there
It’s a 7-minute walk from either Shijo Station (Subway Karasuma Line) or Karasuma Station (Hankyu Kyoto Line).
福寿園 京都本店
19 Tachiuri Higashimachi, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto
11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mon-Sun; Closed on Wed
- 419 m from Kawaramachi Station Hankyu Kyoto Main Line (HK86)
- 483 m from Shijō Station Karasuma Line (K9)
- 0.5 km from Karasuma Station Hankyu Kyoto Main Line (HK85)
