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Kamibayashi Kanazawa Tea Shop, Kanazawa M’za Branch

A blissful set to enjoy with seasonal fresh wagashi

This tea shop opened in Kanazawa in 1949 (Showa 24) as a branch of a long-established Kyoto tea house. Their Bōcha, made exclusively from the first flush of tea leaves and carefully roasted using far-infrared heat, is renowned for its refreshing and smooth taste.The Kanazawa M's branch features an attached tea room where you can enjoy a set of Kaga Bōcha paired with seasonal fresh Japanese sweets.

This lightly roasted Bōcha, with its delicate flavor, pairs perfectly with the sweetness of traditional Japanese confections. Enjoy an elegant moment of relaxation, enveloped in its refined aroma, alongside the premium fresh confections that change monthly. You can also choose from Japanese-style black tea made with tea leaves from Ishikawa Prefecture or Kaga Genmai Bōcha, so why not enjoy a selection that suits your mood that day?

A rich selection and traditions passed down through a branch shop

This company manufactures and sells three varieties of Kaga Bōcha, each with a distinct flavor, by using only the stems of the first flush tea leaves at its own factory and varying the roasting methods. The shop is located in “Kuromon Koji” inside the “Kanazawa M’za” department store, directly across from Omicho Market—a perfect spot to take a break while shopping.

Since all the teas served in the café are available for purchase in the store, you can take your favorite flavors home as souvenirs—a real highlight. The shop also offers a wide selection of Japanese teas in general, and it’s a pleasure to browse the selection while consulting with the staff members. Take home tea carefully selected by experts to cherish alongside your travel memories.

Local Guide

Soft-serve ice cream mixed with Kaga Bōcha powder is also popular; its slightly bitter, sophisticated flavor is addictive. The “Gold Leaf Soft-Serve,” topped with gold leaf in true Kanazawa style, is visually stunning and sure to lift your spirits.

Kamibayashi Kanazawa Tea Shop, Kanazawa M’za Branch

• 1st Floor, Kanazawa M’za, 5-1 Musashi-cho, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture, Kuromon Koji MAP
• About a 10-minute walk from JR Kanazawa Station
• Take the bus from JR Kanazawa Station, get off at “Musashigatsuji/Omi-cho Market,” and walk about 2 minutes
• 10:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m. (Last order at 6:00 p.m.)
• Follows the closure schedule of Kanazawa M'za (closed on January 1 and during two consecutive days off each year)
• 076-260-2608
• Paid parking *1 hour free with a purchase of 2,000 yen or more

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THE TEA SHOP CHANOMI Omicho Market Store No. 2

Homemade sweets that fully capture the flavor of Kaga Bōcha

A tea shop that promotes “a lifestyle with Japanese tea.” Carefully sifted at our in-house factory, and roasting only the stems, the shop’s Kaga Bōcha is characterized by its refreshing taste with almost no astringency.

In the attached café, you can enjoy original sweets that highlight the charm of Kaga Bōcha. Among them, the popular “Kaga Bocha Mont Blanc,” made with Kaga Bōcha powder—a masterpiece featuring a meringue made with meticulous care, topped with a paste of red bean paste blended with the powder, and generously dusted with the powder. Since the shop avoids artificial flavors and prioritizes the natural taste of the ingredients, you can directly experience the elegant aroma and umami of Kaga Bōcha.

A specialty shop featuring teas from around the world—where sampling is a delight

The café also offers other treats, such as matcha sweets that are popular locally. The beverage menu features over 70 varieties, including Kaga Bōcha, Japanese green tea, scented teas, black tea, and coffee.

The selection of loose-leaf teas is also extensive, featuring over 100 varieties from both Japan and around the world. Another delightful feature is that you can sample all the teas for free.To make it easy to enjoy delicious tea even without a teapot, we also offer a wide selection of tea bags, which we call “bag tea.” You can spend your time here like you’re on a treasure hunt, searching for that perfect cup that’s just right for you.

Local Guide

There’s also an “Omi-cho Market Branch” at Omi-cho Market that focuses on takeout, where you can enjoy treats like the “Kaga Bōcha Soft Serve,” made with house-made bōcha powder blended right in.

THE TEA SHOP CHANOMI Omicho Market Store No. 2

• 1st Floor, Omi-cho Ichiba-kan, 88 Aogusa-cho, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture MAP
• Approx. 5 minutes by car from JR Kanazawa Station
• Take the bus from JR Kanazawa Station, get off at “Musashi-ga-tsuji/Omi-cho Market,” and walk about 1 minute
• 9:30 AM–4:30 PM (Last order for food at 4:00 PM, drinks at 4:15 PM)
• Closed Wednesdays (Open on Wednesdays that are national holidays) *Irregular closures may occur
• 076-213-6501
• None *Paid parking available nearby

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Isshō

Hojicha to delight all five senses, curated by a long-established tea house

A specialty hojicha shop directly operated by “Maruhachi Seicha-ba,” founded in 1863 (the third year of the Bunkyu era). The shop’s name derives from Kosugi Isshō, a haiku poet of the Genroku period who represented the Kaga Domain.At the café, you can enjoy their signature “Kenjo Kaga Bōcha” as well as a rotating monthly selection of carefully curated hojicha varieties.With three types of tea always available, the selection process involves pouring hot water over the leaves to sample their aroma before making a choice. Clear your mind and engage your senses to discover the Japanese tea that best suits your taste. You can also choose from several types of seasonal sweets to pair with your tea. Another highlight is the artisanal tea ware, carefully selected to complement each guest’s experience.

A modern space blending a tea house and an art gallery

The face-to-face counter seats are prime spots for enjoying conversation over tea. The staff members will thoughtfully explain everything from the characteristics of the tea leaves to the best brewing methods, enriching your daily tea experience.The store also features a gallery that primarily hosts exhibitions by local artists, showcasing ceramics, flowers, and paintings. It’s refreshing to see the atmosphere change completely from one exhibition to the next. Behind the store is a shop selling various Japanese teas from “Maruhachi Seicha-ba,” making it a convenient spot for finding souvenirs.

Local Guide

The soothing aroma of hojicha is truly comforting. You can rest assured that the staff members will carefully explain their selection of hojicha to you.
The OMO5 Kanazawa Katamachi by Hoshino Resorts shop also carries a selection of teas from this store.

Isshō

• 1-26-13 Higashiyama, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture MAP
• From the East Exit of JR Kanazawa Station, take the Hokutetsu Bus “Jōkamachi Kanazawa Sightseeing Bus” (Clockwise Route) for about 14 minutes, get off at “Hashiba-chō,” and walk about 5 minutes
• Café, Gallery, and Retail: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM (Last Order 4:30 PM)
• Mondays and Tuesdays
• 076-251-0108
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Nodaya Tea Shop

A Fragrant Bōcha Parfait Crafted by a Time-Honored Shop

A long-established tea shop founded in 1859 (the 6th year of the Ansei era). Around 1985 , the shop began operating as a café, making it a pioneer of Japanese tea cafés in Kanazawa. The shop’s Kaga Bōcha is made exclusively from the stems of the first flush harvest, and they take pride in roasting it in-house.

The signature dish, the “Cozy Kaga Bōcha Parfait,” is a masterpiece dedicated entirely to bōcha, featuring soft-serve ice cream made with homemade bōcha powder and a jelly that concentrates the flavor of bōcha. Through repeated trial and error, the shop maximizes the toasty aroma by deliberately using a coarsely ground powder.The flavor evolves with every bite, and the aftertaste is refreshingly clean.

A tasting comparison of freshly roasted Bōcha at a machiya café

The interior, renovated from a traditional townhouse built in 1941 (Showa 16), also features a stone mill and a roasting room. At the café, you can compare four types of Kaga Bōcha, each with a distinct flavor depending on the roasting method and type of tea stems. The appeal lies in savoring the differences—for example, lightly roasted premium stems bring out sweetness, while deeply roasted ones offer a toasty aroma.In addition, the soft-serve ice cream made with matcha ground in a stone mill is a local specialty that has long been beloved by the community.

Why not spend a relaxing moment in this space enveloped by a toasty aroma, gazing out at the Japanese garden in the back?

Local Guide

At the “Kanazawa KOGEI Night Salon,” an event exclusive to guests staying at OMO5 Kanazawa Katamachi by Hoshino Resorts, you can sample different teas from Nodaya Tea Shop each day. Additionally, some of their products are available at the shop.

Nodaya Tea Shop

• 3 Tatemachi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture MAP
• About a 15-minute drive from JR Kanazawa Station
• Take the bus from JR Kanazawa Station, get off at “Katamachi,” then walk about 7 minutes
• 9:30 AM–6:30 PM
• January 1 and 2 *Closed on irregular holidays
• 076-221-0982
• None *Paid parking available nearby