<h1>Japan’s Matcha Restaurant Picks</h1><h2>Enjoy Authentic Japanese Matcha!</h2>More than a global trend, matcha is deeply rooted in Japanese food culture. From a delicate cup served after a kaiseki meal to refined desserts and creative dishes, the restaurants featured in the JPNEAZY Matcha Special offer a variety of ways to enjoy matcha in Japan.★Our Picks (6 Restaurants):&nbsp; *Details of each restaurant can be found further down this page.<ol><li><a href="https://jpneazy.com/restaurants/141">Gion Fukushi [Kaiseki]</a> |Kyoto (Matcha)</li><li><a href="https://jpneazy.com/restaurants/83">Nishijin Fujiyoshi [Kaiseki]</a> |Kyoto (Matcha)</li><li><a href="https://jpneazy.com/restaurants/10082">Akasaka Eigetsu [Kaiseki]</a> |Tokyo (Matcha &amp; Japanese sweets)</li><li><a href="https://jpneazy.com/restaurants/206">Kushikatsu Bon Kitashinchi [Kushiyaki]</a> |Osaka (Matcha Sweets)</li><li><a href="https://jpneazy.com/restaurants/35837">Sabo Kinkakuan [Traditional Japanese]</a> |Kyoto (Matcha)</li><li><a href="https://jpneazy.com/restaurants/35201">Shabushabu Sukiyaki Shishikura [Shabu Shabu]</a> |Tokyo (Matcha Sweets)</li></ol>★More Featured Restaurants by Area<ul><li><a href="https://jpneazy.com/feature/matcha-restaurants-tokyo">Tokyo (6 Restaurants)</a></li><li><a href="https://jpneazy.com/feature/matcha-restaurants-kyoto">Kyoto (7 Restaurants)</a></li><li><a href="https://jpneazy.com/feature/matcha-restaurants-osaka-nagoya-fukuoka">Other Areas (3 Restaurants)</a></li></ul><h2>✦<a href="https://jpneazy.com/restaurants/141">1 Gion Fukushi - Kaiseki</a></h2>Matcha on the menu: Matcha, served at the end of the seasonal kaiseki course<img src="https://s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com/files.jpneazy.com/media/_54141f45c2.jpg" alt="福志_抹茶.jpg" width="350" height="313">[Gionshijo Station] Gion Fukushi is a Michelin-starred restaurant in Kyoto's Gion district, blending kappo-style cooking with traditional kaiseki. Guests watch the chef from a counter of over 200-year-old Japanese cypress. Chef Takayoshi Fukushi, experienced at renowned restaurants in Kanagawa, Tokyo, and Kyoto, creates seasonal dishes inspired by Kyoto's festivals and traditions. Matcha closes the course. <a href="https://jpneazy.com/restaurants/141/reservation?adult=2">Gion Fukushi - Reservation Page</a><h2>✦<a href="https://jpneazy.com/restaurants/83">2 Nishijin Fujiyoshi - Kaiseki</a>&nbsp;</h2>Matcha on the menu: Matcha served at the end of the ¥15,000 course<img src="https://s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com/files.jpneazy.com/media/fujiyoshi_9199eda961.jpg" alt="fujiyoshi.jpg" width="350" height="263"> [Kuramaguchi Station] Owner-chef Yoshikatsu Imai trained about 10 years at Kyoto ryotei Wakuden. His modern kaiseki in Nishijin reinterprets traditional cuisine, layering seasonal ingredients and flavors. Signatures include donabe-cooked rice and vegetables prepared with carefully extracted kombu dashi. Seasonal sake comes by the half-glass. The ¥15,000 course closes serenely with matcha. Vintage furnishings, contemporary art, and handcrafted tableware fill the intimate interior. <a href="https://jpneazy.com/restaurants/83/reservation?adult=2">Nishijin Fujiyoshi - Reservation Page</a><h2>✦<a href="https://jpneazy.com/restaurants/10082">3 Akasaka Eigetsu - Kaiseki</a></h2>Matcha on the menu: Matcha, served with Japanese sweets at the end of the meal &nbsp;<img src="https://s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com/files.jpneazy.com/media/eigetsu_75a3b9804c.jpeg" alt="eigetsu.jpeg" width="350" height="233">[Akasaka Mitsuke Station] At Akasaka Eigetsu, owner-chef Hidenori Iwasaki, trained at a five-star Kyoto restaurant, serves changing omakase courses of seasonal seafood and vegetables. Over 40 sakes are available. Hospitality is warm, and the intimate space has an unvarnished wood counter and Japanese sliding doors. Meals end with Japanese sweets and matcha, a taste of Japanese tea culture. <a href="https://jpneazy.com/restaurants/10082/reservation?adult=2">Akasaka Eigetsu - Reservation Page</a><h2>✦<a href="https://jpneazy.com/restaurants/206">4 Kushikatsu Bon Kitashinchi - Kushiyaki</a></h2>Matcha on the menu: Matcha shiratama rice dumplings and Matcha tiramisu anko (sweet red bean paste)&nbsp; <img src="https://s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com/files.jpneazy.com/media/2_d21e75c449.jpg" alt="串カツ凡2.jpg">[Kitashinchi Station] This Michelin-starred kushikatsu restaurant elevates the classic dish with premium ingredients such as A5 Japanese Black Wagyu, seafood, and seasonal vegetables. Chef Kenji Otani considers every detail, from frying temperature to specially ordered Arita tableware. Dine omakase-style at the counter or in semi-private rooms, with sommelier-selected French and California wines. Meals end with Shizuoka matcha desserts. <a href="https://jpneazy.com/restaurants/206/reservation?adult=2">Kushikatsu Bon Kitashinchi- Reservation Page</a><h2>✦<a href="https://jpneazy.com/restaurants/35837">5 Sabo Kinkakuan - Japanese cuisine</a></h2>Matcha on the menu: Matcha served at the end of the "Chazen" course and matcha from the lunchtime drink menu<h2><img src="https://s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com/files.jpneazy.com/media/kinkakuan_matcha_231a6e7be3.jpg" alt="kinkakuan matcha.jpg">&nbsp;</h2>[Kinkakuji Temple] Sabo Kinkakuan, in a 100-year-old Kyoto machiya, specializes in Japanese dishes and sweets made with carefully selected Japanese tea. The "Chazen" course ends with matcha, a refined finish and a moment to savor Japanese tea culture. At lunch, freshly prepared matcha is also on the drink menu. The tranquil setting offers the traditional beauty and flavors of Kyoto. <a href="https://jpneazy.com/restaurants/35837/reservation?adult=2">Sabo Kinkakuan- Reservation Page</a><h2>✦<a href="https://jpneazy.com/restaurants/35201">6 Shabushabu Sukiyaki Shishikura - Shabu Shabu</a></h2>Matcha on the menu: Delicate matcha mousse, served after the meal &nbsp;<img src="https://s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com/files.jpneazy.com/media/_af2800092d.jpg" alt="しゃぶしゃぶすき焼き宍倉.jpg">[Nishi Shinjuku Gochome Station] Shishikura serves premium A5 Kagoshima Black Beef as shabu-shabu and sukiyaki, in an intimate Shinjuku space with just 13 seats, including semi-private rooms. It's a five-minute walk from Nishi-Shinjuku-Gochome Station. Seasonal vegetables, clay-pot rice, and a variety of premium sake accompany the beef. The meal ends with a delicate matcha mousse. <a href="https://jpneazy.com/restaurants/35201/reservation?adult=2">Shabushabu Sukiyaki Shishikura - Reservation Page</a>

Discover restaurants in Japan where you can enjoy matcha in many forms, from matcha served after a kaiseki meal to elegant desserts and creative matcha dishes.

Featured Restaurants from the JPNEAZY Matcha Special

Gion Fukushi ぎをん 福志

Gion Fukushi is a Michelin-starred kaiseki restaurant in Kyoto’s historic Gion district, combining kappo-style cooking with traditional kaiseki. Chef Takayoshi Fukushi brings extensive experience from renowned Japanese restaurants in Kanagawa, Tokyo, and Kyoto, creating seasonal dishes inspired by Kyoto’s festivals and traditions. Each dish reflects the season through carefully selected ingredients and thoughtful presentation. The restaurant’s intimate interior features a counter made from over 200-year-old Japanese cypress, allowing guests to watch the chef at work. To conclude the course, matcha is served, offering a serene and refined moment of Japanese tea culture after the seasonal kaiseki experience.

Nishijin Fujiyoshi 西陣 ふじ義

Fujiyoshi is a modern kaiseki restaurant in Kyoto’s Nishijin district, where traditional Japanese cuisine meets the chef’s creative interpretation. Owner-chef Yoshikatsu Imai spent approximately 10 years training at the renowned Kyoto ryotei Wakuden, developing a distinctive approach that layers seasonal ingredients and flavors. Signature dishes include donabe-cooked rice and vegetables prepared with carefully extracted kombu dashi, while seasonal sake can be enjoyed by the half-glass. The ¥15,000 course concludes with matcha, offering a serene and refined moment of Japanese tea culture after the seasonal kaiseki experience. The intimate interior, filled with vintage furnishings, contemporary art, and handcrafted tableware, completes this distinctive Kyoto dining experience.

Akasaka Eigetsu 赤坂 詠月

Akasaka Eigetsu is a Japanese kaiseki restaurant in Tokyo, offering warm hospitality and seasonal cuisine in an intimate, relaxed setting. Owner-chef Hidenori Iwasaki, who trained at a five-star restaurant in Kyoto, creates omakase courses featuring seasonal seafood and vegetables, with dishes changing throughout the year. More than 40 varieties of sake are available to complement the cuisine. With its unvarnished wood counter, Japanese sliding doors, and welcoming atmosphere, the restaurant offers a comfortable dining experience. To conclude the meal, guests are served Japanese sweets and matcha, providing a refined taste of Japanese tea culture after enjoying the seasonal kaiseki cuisine.

Kushikatsu Bon Kitashinchi 串かつ 凡 北新地

Kushikatsu Bon Kitashinchi is a Michelin-starred kushikatsu restaurant in Osaka’s Kitashinchi district, elevating the classic Japanese dish with premium ingredients such as A5 Japanese Black Wagyu, seafood, and seasonal vegetables. Chef Kenji Otani carefully considers every detail, from ingredients and frying temperature to specially ordered Arita tableware. Guests can enjoy omakase-style kushikatsu at the counter or dine in semi-private rooms, with French and California wines selected by a sommelier. To finish the experience, the restaurant offers matcha desserts made with Shizuoka matcha, including matcha shiratama rice dumplings and matcha tiramisu anko, adding a delicate Japanese touch to the end of the meal.

Sabo Kinkakuan 茶房 金閣庵

Sabo Kinkakuan is a Japanese restaurant specializing in dishes and sweets made with carefully selected Japanese tea. Set in a 100-year-old Kyoto machiya, the restaurat offers a tranquil setting where guests can experience the traditional beauty and flavors of Kyoto. The “Chazen” course concludes with matcha, providing a refined finish to the meal and a moment to savor Japanese tea culture. During lunchtime, matcha is also available from the drink menu, making it easy to enjoy a cup of freshly prepared matcha alongside your meal. A visit to Sabo Kinkakuan offers a peaceful retreat where Japanese tea, cuisine, and traditional Kyoto atmosphere come together.

Shabushabu Sukiyaki Shishikura しゃぶしゃぶ すき焼き 宍倉

Shabushabu Sukiyaki Shishikura is an intimate restaurant in Shinjuku, Tokyo, specializing in premium A5 Kagoshima Black Beef served as shabu-shabu and sukiyaki. Just a five-minute walk from Nishi-Shinjuku-Gochome Station, the restaurant offers a tranquil setting with only 13 seats, including semi-private rooms. Carefully selected seasonal vegetables, clay-pot rice, and a variety of premium sake complement the rich flavor of the beef. After the savory dining experience, guests can enjoy a delicate matcha mousse as a sweet finish, adding a refreshing touch of Japanese tea flavor to the meal.