Rediscover the charm of tea! Take a break with Japanese tea

  • June 25, 2025
  • 2025年7月8日


Japanese tea always makes the heart feel at ease. Why not go to a shop where you can find delicious Japanese tea during the new tea season?

[Shops introduced in this article]

Tea Master Okumuraen

Mr. and Mrs. Okumura are both holders of the most prestigious tea judging technique in the Japanese tea world. In addition to running the shop, they are also active in a wide range of fields, such as holding seminars at local elementary and junior high schools as Japanese tea instructor leaders and full-time Japanese tea advisors. They are tea specialists who are highly regarded in the Adachi Ward area.

The teas sold at the shop mainly come from Morimachi, Shizuoka Prefecture, which has long been known as a producer of high-quality sencha, but also from other famous tea-producing areas such as Sayama, Yame, and Kagoshima. There are about 25 varieties in stock at any one time, including products that have been blended to take advantage of the unique characteristics of each tea producing area, and teas grown in a single farm.

The cafe "Yuyo Sabo" at the back of the store serves a wide variety of Sencha, Gyokuro, Hojicha, Genmaicha, and more. They also hold Japanese tea classes where you can learn how to brew tea and other knowledge about tea. It has an established reputation for providing hints about the depth and deliciousness of Japanese tea for both beginners and regular tea drinkers.

[Sencha tea 300 yen (includes snacks)]
You can choose from three different regions for your sencha tea, and the first brew will be made by his wife, Keiko. A pot is also provided, so you can make the second brew yourself. You can add hot water as many times as you like, but it is generally best to only make it to the third brew.
[Mori no Megumi 1,620 yen (100g), 200 yen (10g), Kagoshima Prefecture 1,296 yen (100g)]
"Mori no Megumi" from Morimachi, Shizuoka Prefecture, is characterized by its fine taste and aroma. Tea from Kagoshima Prefecture, which has a sweet and savory taste, is a popular product on par with Shizuoka tea. Why not try it when the new tea is available?
"Once you find a flavor you like, many people buy the same tea again," says Keiko. They also sell tea leaves by weight, so it's fun to try different teas little by little to find the flavor you like.

[Exterior / Interior]

  • Prices range from 300 yen for roasted green tea to 3,240 yen for high-quality sencha. They also have teas for guests and as gifts. Popular items for home use are priced between 800 and 1,000 yen.
  • It is located in the Sekisan-dori shopping street, which is easily accessible from both Nishiarai Station and Umejima Station.

【Shop information】

■Tea Master Okumuraen
電話：03-3886-2863
Business hours: 10:30-18:30 / Yuyo Sabo 10:30-18:30 (last orders 18:00)
Closed: Sundays
Seats: 8 seats
Address: 3-15-1 Sekihara, Adachi-ku
Reservation: Enabled
Take-out: Yes
Barrier-free support: None
Wi-Fi: None
Access: 9 minutes on foot from the west exit of Nishiarai Station on the Tobu Skytree Line
HP:https://www.okumuraen.com/
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/teashop_okumura/

Tea House Kobori Shoten

It is a few minutes walk from the nearest bus stop, Senju Sakuragi. The shop is on the first floor of a traditional house that still retains a nostalgic Showa-era atmosphere. The location is easy to miss as it blends in with the residential area, but there are long-established public baths and university campuses in the surrounding area, and the main landmark is Motojuku Shrine, which is one of the shrines on the Senju Seven Lucky Gods pilgrimage.

The shop is run by Mr. and Mrs. Kobori. When you step through the green noren curtain on the eaves, you literally feel like you're visiting someone's home. "Compared to specialty shops, we only have a few products. Instead, we want to carefully convey the characteristics of the tea producing areas we handle, how to brew it deliciously, and the charms of Japanese tea," says Mrs. Kumiko. They decided to open a shop after being impressed by the depth of Japanese tea. Furthermore, the couple both agree that they want people to drink delicious tea every day, so they mainly sell teas that can be enjoyed casually and for everyday use. You can also sample the teas, making it a friendly tea house that makes you want to drop in anytime.

[Yame tea 1,080 yen (100g), Sayama tea 1,200 yen (100g), Shizuoka tea 1,080 yen (50g)]
"Yame tea" is characterized by its mellow sweetness. Also available for 594 yen (50g). "Sayama tea" is finished by firing, a method unique to the Sayama region, and has a sweet and rich flavor. Also available for 650 yen (50g). "Shizuoka tea" has a rich aroma and mellow flavor, making it a great gift or for a special occasion.
[Ice candy: 162 yen each]
This ice cream, which does not contain any artificial flavorings or colorings, is just as popular as tea. It is made with carefully selected ingredients such as stone-ground first-grade tea leaves from Kyoto Prefecture, adzuki bean paste from Hokkaido, milk, strawberry, and mango, making it very satisfying.
His wife, Kumiko, is a certified Japanese tea advisor, and her desire to share the deliciousness of Japanese tea with many people is apparent in every word she speaks.

[Exterior / Interior]

  • They stock Sencha from major tea-producing areas such as Shizuoka, Sayama, Yame, and Kagoshima. The average price is around 1,000 yen (100g).
  • The Arakawa riverbank is just around the corner, making it a perfect place to take a break during a stroll or walk.


【Shop information】

■Ocha no Ie Kobori Shoten
電話：03-5284-7145
Business hours: 11:00-16:00
Closed: Mondays
Seating: Bench available
Address: 30-3 Senju Motomachi, Adachi-ku
Reservation: Not Available
Take-out: Yes
Barrier-free support: None
Wi-Fi: Enabled
Access: 23 minutes on foot from the west exit of Kita-Senju Station on the JR Joban Line
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/koborishop0925/

KiKi Kitasenju

This Japanese tea café is a self-renovated 90-year-old one-story building. You'll be excited to arrive at the café from the backstreet approach, but you'll take off your shoes and enter the café. Perhaps it's the warmth of the wood that makes you feel like you're in the café's concept of "returning to your natural self." It's a space that makes you want to calm your mind and sip some tea.

提供するのはオリジナル日本茶「muica（むいか）」を使ったドリンク各種。茶葉は６種類。オーナー夫婦と、富士山麓で90年以上の歴史を持つ「富士山まる茂茶園」の5代目茶師とで共同開発した唯一無二のお茶です。ストレートのホットやアイス、炭酸で抽出したティーソーダ、たっぷりの茶葉で煮出したラテなど楽しみかたは様々。22時まで営業する日には日本茶をアレンジしたアルコール類も登場します。 日本茶とのペアリングも楽しいスイーツやフードも充実。スタッフに相談しながら、あれこれオーダーを悩むのも豊かな喫茶時間かもしれません。

[KiKi Set 1,650 yen and up]
A luxurious set that lets you enjoy all of the signature dishes. Choose from a drink, a dessert or meal, a mini matcha or mini glass tea, and a mini rare terrine (matcha or roasted green tea). The price changes depending on the menu you choose.
[muica 1,200 yen each (20-25g)]
"Muica" was born as a new expression of Japanese tea. Each product is designed with taste, aroma, and blend in mind to suit different aspects of daily life. Also recommended as a gift.
From the right, the owner couple and staff will greet you with a smile. If you are unsure about which menu or set combination to choose, feel free to ask for their advice.

[Exterior / Interior]]

  • In addition to two-seater tables, there are counter seats and raised seating. In addition to tea leaves, they also sell daily necessities.
  • Originally the residence where the owners lived, it opened as a Japanese tea cafe in 2020.

【Shop information】

■ KiKi Kitasenju
Phone: Private
Business hours: 12:00-17:00 (last orders 16:15), Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays until 22:00 (last orders 21:15)
Regular holiday: Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Seats: 14 seats
Address: 1-16-2 Senju Higashi, Adachi-ku
Reservation: Possible (through the official LINE)
Take-out: Impossible
Barrier-free support: None
Wi-Fi: None
Access: JR Joban Line and others Kitasenju Station West Exit about 7 minutes on foot
HP:https://ki-ki.jp/kikikitasenju
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kikikitasenju/
写真提供：KiKi北千住

(This information is current as of June 2, 2025)

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