Tea Houses & Shops · Yoshino
Hokonan (Yoshino) 芳魂庵
Yoshinoyama tea house said to be the first to serve matcha with kuzu-mochi on the mountain.
Hours9:00-17:00 (varies)
ClosedIrregular
PriceKuzu sweets and matcha set: ¥750
Getting thereYoshinoyama Station (ropeway), 15 min
Time needed30-60 min
Best timeEarly-mid April (cherry blossoms)
Address550 Yoshinoyama, Yoshino, Yoshino District, Nara 639-3115
About
A tea house on the main street of Yoshinoyama, the cherry-blossom mountain, said to be the first there to serve matcha and kuzu-mochi. Kuzu-mochi and bean paste are made every morning with Yoshino kuzu, local soybeans and azuki.
Highlights
- Handmade Yoshino kuzu sweets
- Matcha set
- On the Yoshinoyama pilgrimage street
Tips
- Irregular holidays; hours vary by season
- Ropeway from Yoshino Station then 15 min walk
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