Visit Us
Visit Us in Ujitawara
Experience Uji matcha at the source—taste flights, meet our team, and see how micro-batch freshness is safeguarded.
Our Ujitawara Tasting Room
We’re building a small tasting room and retail space in Ujitawara, Kyoto—minutes from multi-generation farms. Once open, it will be where we host tastings, share grower stories, and welcome guests for a mountain-side matcha experience. (Our packing and order fulfillment run from our facility in Kyoto-shi.)
Book a Visit
*Our tasting room and retail space are currently under-renovation and not accepting visitor requests. We will update when the construction has concluded.
Email hello@originuji.com with your preferred date/time and party size.
Hours of Operation
- Current Status*Closed for renovation.
- Planned Hours (once open) Tue–Sat, 10:00–17:00 (subject to farm visits).
- Group SizeSeating is limited but we can accommodate up to 6 guests.
- Language English / 日本語（簡単なご案内）
For wholesale inquires, please visit our wholesale webpage for more information.
Location & Access
We are located in Ujitawara, Kyoto—a small mountain town in the heart of Uji-grown tea.
By Train
- From Kyoto Station JR to Uji Station (approx. 20–30 min), then taxi (20–30 min) to Ujitawara.
- From Osaka JR to Uji Station, then taxi to Ujitawara.
By Car
- Parking1 compact space on site (subject to availability).
- Nearby Free road parking outside the premise.
Notes
- AccessibilityLocated on a Ujitawara mountain side the driveway entering the space is steep. Please let us know in advance if you need assistance.
- ChildrenWelcome; please supervise as this is a mountain location with steep grades.
Wholesale Cuppings
Retailers, cafés, and tea buyers can schedule a focused cupping of single cultivars and blends.
Farm Days
Occasional grower meet-ups and seasonal visits (weather permitting). Priority for trade partners.
Private Sessions
One-on-one guidance on whisking technique, water profiles, and recipe development for café teams.
Frequently Asked
Do you take walk-ins?
Not yet—the tasting room is closed while we finish the renovation. Once we reopen, visits will be by appointment. We’ll post updates here when we’re ready to welcome guests.
Is there a shop to purchase matcha?
A small retail space is planned. For now, you can purchase on our website where shipping is available in the United States.
Can we photograph or film?
Light personal photography and film is welcome. Be sure to tag us @originuji
Cancellation policy
Please email us 24 hours in advance to reschedule or cancel so we can offer the slot to others.