Temples in Kyoto where you can enjoy matcha green tea...♡♡♡♡♡

If you are going to go on a temple tour in Kyoto, you will want to enjoy matcha tea as well.
The view of Kyoto while sipping matcha green tea is sure to soothe you.

Some temples, such as the one introduced in this article, offer matcha (powdered green tea) on the temple grounds, so be sure to stop by and try it.

In this issue, we would like to introduce five temples in Kyoto where you can drink matcha green tea.

Temples in Kyoto where you can drink matcha green tea1.Rengeji Temple

○Features

Originally located on Shichijo Dori, Rengeji Temple is a Tendai sect temple that was rebuilt in 1662 by Chikayoshi Imaeda in its present location to honor his father's memory.
The lotus-shaped stone lantern with a hexagonal shade is said to have been favored by tea masters.
Today, Rengeji Temple is located in Sakyo Ward, where you can have matcha green tea.
Visitors can enter the reception area by passing through the gate and proceeding along the cobblestone path, but the natural beauty of the changing seasons up to that point is fascinating.
The fresh greenery in summer and the reddish leaves all over the area in autumn are highlights.

○Word of mouth

This small temple is famous for its fresh greenery in summer and autumn leaves in fall. Photographing is not allowed during the visit, but you are welcome to capture the lovely scenery.
The blue maples were absolutely beautiful. The garden, pond, cobblestones, etc. were all lovely and full of Kyoto atmosphere.
Rengeji Temple is probably best known for its autumn foliage. Gardens, stone structures, etc...there are many things to see. I was able to relax with green tea.
I visited Rengeji Temple together with Ruriko-in Temple. It was a nice place with a relaxing atmosphere.
I had a cup of powdered green tea. The lotus-shaped stone lantern was an unusual shape.

Address

1, Takano Hachiman-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan

How to access

A short walk from Kyoto Bus "Kamibashi

○ Homepage

https://kyoto-design.jp/spot/3632

2. Chorakuji Temple, where you can drink green powdered tea in Kyoto

○Features

Choraku-ji Temple was built in 805 by Dengyo Daishi Saicho, who received an imperial order from Emperor Kanmu, as an alias of Enryaku-ji Temple.
The temple is mentioned in the Tale of the Heike and the Tale of Ancient and Modern, and has become popular for its secluded atmosphere and autumn foliage.
If you go further back from the sound of children's voices in Maruyama Park, you will feel as if you are in another world.
It is also secretly popular as a hole-in-the-wall spot, and matcha green tea can be tasted in the tatami room of the Kyakuden.
It can be served with sweet sweets such as Wasanbon, which has a light taste like matcha green tea.

○Word of mouth

The garden in front of the house is a tranquil garden designed by Soami. The garden in front of us is calm and serene, created by Soami. There were many peaceful locations such as the pagoda, storage, bamboo grove, and Heian no Taki waterfall.
This is a great place to escape from the hustle and bustle of Higashiyama, and to experience the tea ceremony.
The temple has a tranquility that is mentioned in the Tale of the Heike. I was able to relax with powdered green tea.
The autumn colors are unique to the foot of Mt.
Relax and enjoy the garden created by Aami, a Muromachi period painter who also created the garden of Ginkakuji Temple. The green tea was also delicious.

Address

626 Maruyama-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

How to access

Approximately 20 minutes walk from Higashiyama Station on the Subway Tozai Line

○ Homepage

http://www.age.ne.jp/x/chouraku/

3. Byodoin Temple where you can drink green tea in Kyoto

○Features

Byodoin Temple was built by Heian aristocrats and is a World Heritage sightseeing spot.
The Phoenix Hall, which is depicted on the 10-yen coin, is a highlight, but the wisteria flowers are also very famous.
You can taste authentic Uji matcha at Byodoin, so please stop by.

○Word of mouth

The matcha tea in Uji, the home of the tea ceremony, was exceptional.
The tea was authentic and delicious. It was very delicious.
Byodoin is famous for wisteria flowers. I was very happy because I did not know that I could have matcha tea.
There are many stores serving powdered green tea in Uji, but Byodoin is the best place to get it in Uji.
It was really delicious. I was also served with Japanese sweets and Uji green tea, which really healed me from the bottom of my heart.

Address

116 Uji-Renge, Uji City, Kyoto, Japan

How to access

About 10 minutes walk from "Uji Station" of JR Nara Line

○ Homepage

https://www.byodoin.or.jp/

4. Unryu-in Temple where you can drink matcha green tea in Kyoto

○Features

Unryuin is famous for its fresh greenery in summer and autumn leaves in fall.
Matcha can be enjoyed in five rooms surrounding the garden, and the natural scenery from every room is a highlight.
Matcha can be served in five different rooms located around the garden.
At Unryuin, you will be soothed by the serenity of the "Shikigami no keshiki," where you can see four different views through the yukimi-shoji, or sliding shoji.
You can choose from five favorite places to enjoy matcha green tea, and the fresh sweets you taste are irresistible.
Please relax and enjoy viewing the running statue of Daikokuten and the stone lanterns donated by Yoshinobu Tokugawa.

○Word of mouth

The window of enlightenment, the window of lost and found, and the courtyard that stretches all around. You can see the beautiful scenery before your eyes.
The green tea and fresh confections were delicious. Autumn leaves were beautiful.
The green powdered tea served at a temple related to the imperial family makes me very happy. It makes me feel happy to be Japanese.
The fresh greenery and autumn leaves are beautiful. I would like to come back again because the area is illuminated at night depending on the period of the year.
I tasted green powdered tea. The warabi mochi was delicious.

Address

36 Sannai-cho, Senkeji, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto

How to access

From JR Kyoto Station, take city bus 208, get off at Senkoedera-michi and walk about 15 minutes.

○ Homepage

https://www.unryuin.jp/

5 Temples in Kyoto where you can drink matcha green tea (powdered green tea) Entokuin

○Features

Entokuin Temple is located in Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, and is a temple of the Kenninji School of Rinzai Zen Buddhism.
It was built in 1632 and is famous as the place where Kitamasasho Nene, wife of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, spent the rest of her life.
Other highlights of Entokuin include the sliding door paintings by Hasegawa Tohaku and the front garden of Fushimi Castle, designated as a national place of scenic beauty.
The autumn leaves are beautiful and you can have green tea in a small tea room.
Please visit Entokuin not only for green tea, but also for the Zen temple experience.

○Word of mouth

The view of the garden and the green tea is a must. The tea ceremony room with three tatami mats is very tasteful.
The matcha tea at the place where Nene spent her last days is very special. The old tea house gave me a sense of Kyoto-like atmosphere.
The beautiful garden, the autumn leaves, and the lights at night were wonderful.
The matcha is from Gion Tsujiri, and it is delicious.
I came here for sweets and green tea. The kintsuba was good. I would like to visit again.

Address

530 Shimogawara-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

How to access

Take a city bus from JR Kyoto Station to Higashiyama Yasui Bus Stop, about 5 minutes walk.

○ Homepage

https://www.kodaiji.com/entoku-in/

■ Summary

How was it?
In this issue, we have introduced five temples in Kyoto where you can drink matcha green tea.
We hope you will enjoy the taste of matcha green tea while taking in the elegant scenery that is typical of Kyoto.