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Uji is THE place for Green Tea in Kyoto!!!

Green tea Kyoto

Matcha and Dango Set from Mitsuboshien Kanbayashisanyu

Matcha and Dango Set from Mitsuboshien Kanbayashisanyu
Green Tea Soba from Nakamuratokichi

Green Tea Soba from Nakamuratokichi

Uji-shi, Kyoto is THE PLACE to go for authentic Green Tea! Most places have cafe's inside where they serve the best Green Tea flavored sweets. Some include green tea parfait, green tea soft serve, green tea flavored shaved ice, and even green tea soba and udon noodles! Tsuen Tea, Nakamuratokichi, Mitsuboshien Kanbayashisanyu are all fantastic tea cafes located roughly 5-10 minutes from JR Uji station! Itohkyuemon. another famous brand, is located 5 minutes from the Keihan Uji station. Their GREEN TEA CURRY is something worth trying.

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