All Japan Tsu-en Teahouse

Tsu-en Teahouse

This 24th-generation teahouse has operated on this location since 1160 AD.

Uji, Japan

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Uji matcha ice cream with red bean paste and candied chestnut.   Fred Cherrygarden / Atlas Obscura User
A statue of the founder.   Fred Cherrygarden / Atlas Obscura User
The current building itself dates back to 1672.   Fred Cherrygarden / Atlas Obscura User
Have some matcha at this historic teahouse.   Fred Cherrygarden / Atlas Obscura User
The historic property is almost a museum.   Fred Cherrygarden / Atlas Obscura User
A view of Uji from the teahouse.   Fred Cherrygarden / Atlas Obscura User
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