By MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network Editorial Department
The popular Kyoto matcha shop “Itoh Kyuemon,” which boasts a history of over 180 years, will open its first overseas directly operated store in Taipei in June. The official announcement revealed that this summer, Itoh Kyuemon from Uji, Kyoto, Japan, will operate its own tea house in Zhongshan District, Taipei, Taiwan.
The popular Kyoto matcha shop “Itoh Kyuemon” will open its first overseas directly operated store in Taipei in June. (Image source / Itoh Kyuemon)
Itoh Kyuemon, with a history of over 100 years, often sees its main store packed to capacity. (Image source / Itoh Kyuemon)
Itoh Kyuemon specializes in various matcha-related products. (Image source / Itoh Kyuemon)
Founded in 1832, Itoh Kyuemon specializes in matcha-related products. It currently has three stores: the main store, Byodoin Store, and Kyoto Station Front Store. Its fourth store, also the first overseas branch, will open in Taipei in June. At that time, the popular product “Matcha Parfait” will also make its debut at the Taipei tea house. Additionally, a Taiwan-exclusive, original menu will be developed.