Tokyo Guide : HIGASHIYA GINZA
Not just tea — this is a full seasonal kaiseki experience paired with rare Japanese teas. Only in Ginza.
HIGASHIYA GINZA is a modern Japanese tea salon located in the heart of Tokyo’s Ginza district. It beautifully blends traditional Japanese hospitality with a contemporary design. The café offers a refined experience centered around Japanese tea and seasonal cuisine.
On the day, our entire family had lunch together. My husband, my son, and I had the “Ichiju Sansai” course, while my daughter was served a set of rice balls and miso soup.
The “Ichiju Sansai” course included white rice, a hearty kenchin-jiru soup filled with root vegetables, a main dish made with red fish, three side dishes featuring seafood and seasonal vegetables, as well as nukazuke pickles and a simmered dish of kelp and shiitake mushrooms. We were full in no time.
For tea, there was a seasonal selection, along with a menu of three teas to choose from. I selected a roasted green tea with butterbur buds. For wagashi (traditional Japanese sweets), I chose a yokan made with domyoji flour, which I love. The texture was so light and fresh that I felt I could keep eating it endlessly—this truly captured the idea of “dessert goes into a separate stomach.”
This café is ideal for anyone looking to experience Japanese culture through tea and food in a modern yet authentic way.
Highlights:
•Tea Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal):
A modern take on Japanese kaiseki using seasonal ingredients, served with carefully selected Japanese teas. Available by reservation in an intimate setting.
•Afternoon Tea, Japanese-style:
A unique set including wagashi (traditional sweets), savory items like inari sushi, and your choice of tea from over 30 varieties — perfect for a relaxing afternoon.
•Wide Tea Selection:
Over 30 types of Japanese teas, including rare ones like fermented Ishizuchi Black Tea, served in beautiful handcrafted tableware.
•Elegant Interior:
The calm, minimalist design uses traditional Japanese materials and crafts, offering a peaceful retreat from the busy city outside.
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Information :
https://www.higashiya.com/en/shop/ginza/
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