Ocha no Kanbayashi Ujibashidori branch

The staff are consistently described as warm, welcoming, attentive, and helpful, often going the extra mile to assist.

The shop offers a large and varied range of high-quality matcha and sencha, often with samples available for smelling.

Provides a real, less commercial matcha experience away from tourist traps, with a traditional tea house feel.

Staff explain tea differences, preparation methods, and even provide English instructions and color-coded notes.

Prices for tea products are noted to be about half of other famous brands in Uji, offering great value for quality.