Written by Jane Pipkin
A tea wholesaler and confectionery retailer in Kyoto that has been running since the latter half of the Meiji era.
Rokkaku Chikiriya aims to create a communal space where visitors can enjoy tea in a peaceful, casual setting.
The first floor offers a selection of teas including matcha, sencha, gyokuro, and hōjicha — ranging from everyday drinking teas to those suited for special occasions. You’ll also find tools here to help you make the perfect cup of tea.
On the second floor, there is a “sweets parlor” (café) where you can indulge in tea-based parfaits and other traditional desserts.
If you aren’t feeling too hungry, you can simply order a matcha float or Vienna latte (matcha latte topped with whipped cream). Prices start from ¥650.
How to get there
It’s a 4-minute walk from Karasuma-Oike Station (Karasuma and Tozai Line), or a 6-minute walk from Karasuma Station (Hankyu Kyoto Main Line).
- 358 m from Karasuma Oike Station Karasuma Line (K8)Tōzai Line (T13)
- 467 m from Karasuma Station Hankyu Kyoto Main Line (HK85)
- 0.6 km from Shijō Station Karasuma Line (K9)
