Tea Houses & Shops · Shijo Kawaramachi
Horaido Chaho 蓬莱堂茶舗
Teramachi tea shop on the same site since 1801-04, credited with creating genmaicha-style Horai tea.
Hours10:30-20:50
ClosedDays ending in 2 and 7 (open on weekend/holiday 7th, 17th, 27th)
PriceFree
Getting thereKyoto-Kawaramachi Station (Hankyu), 1 min
Time needed30-60 min
Address295 Higashidaimonjicho, Teramachi-dori Shijo-agaru, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto 604-8034
About
Founded in the Kyowa era (1801-04) on Teramachi just north of Shijo, Horaido sells only Uji tea. Its 'Horai-cha' roasted bancha with rice is said to be an origin of genmaicha. Staff happily explain teas and brewing.
Highlights
- Over 220 years on Teramachi
- Horai-cha, an early genmaicha
- Gyokuro and matcha by weight
Tips
- Closed on days ending in 2 and 7 (some weekend exceptions)
- 1 min from Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station
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