Discover authentic Japanese tea cafes.
Find specialty tea cafes across Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, and beyond. Curated listings focused on real Japanese tea culture.
Featured tea cafes
Real places serving hojicha, sencha, gyokuro, and more.
Popular destinations
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What makes a great tea cafe
Tea-first menu
Focus on Japanese teas like sencha, gyokuro, hojicha, matcha, and seasonal offerings.
Brewed with care
Proper water temperature, steep time, and traditional service style.
Sense of place
Calm space with hospitality that highlights Japanese tea culture.
Plan your visit
- • Check hours and websites before you go.
- • Expect small spaces; off-peak visits are calmer.
- • Cashless is common in big cities but not universal; bring backup.
- • Be mindful of quiet atmospheres.
- • Ask permission before taking photos and videos and don't point cameras at customers.