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Itoh Kyuemon Opens Nishiki Market Flagship in Kyoto
Itoh Kyuemon, the Uji tea merchant founded in 1832, opened its 11th domestic location on 1 September in Kyoto's Nishiki Market, a major tourist destination. The souvenir-focused shop stocks Uji tea, matcha sweets, and the brand's popular matcha parfait ice bar. The store occupies a high-traffic corner in the market within walking distance of major transit hubs.
京都・錦市場に伊藤久右衛門の新店舗！人気の「抹茶パフェアイスバー」も販売 - RBB TODAY
Key points
- Itoh Kyuemon's 11th domestic store opened 1 September at Nishiki Market intersection, targeting souvenir buyers
- Flagship product matcha parfait ice bar and full range of Uji tea and matcha sweets now stocked in central Kyoto retail…
- Brand maintains active tea cultivation in original Uji Tahara gardens while expanding retail footprint
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The numbers
Domestic store locations: 11
Year of Itoh Kyuemon founding: 1832
What they said
“The store sells the matcha parfait ice bar and other products suited to souvenir purchases by Kyoto visitors”
「抹茶パフェアイスバー」をはじめ、京都観光の手土産に適した商品を販売する
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