Rating: 3.5【Holiday vibes ✔, Takeout available ✔, Seats available for a quick rest ✔】This tea house is located at the entrance of Ameyoko shopping street in Ueno. On a hot summer day, I was searching for soft serve ice cream and relied on Google Maps' high ratings to find this place. They offer three flavors of soft serve: matcha, matcha & vanilla, and vanilla. I chose matcha without hesitation (400 yen). The soft serve had a rich tea flavor with a subtle sweetness, making it quite elegant and delicious! They also have a few chairs inside where you can take a quick break while enjoying your treat, which was much appreciated. Thank you for the meal.

Visited on July 23, 2023. I had soft serve ice cream at a long-established tea shop in Ameyoko. It was so hot that I couldn't resist the temptation. Ameyoko and Asakusa are full of foreign tourists. There was a line of foreign tourists in front of the soft serve ice cream stand here too. It's selling well. Every time I passed by this tea shop, I could smell the delicious hojicha tea, and I realized they have a roasting machine outside. First, I was drawn in by the aroma, and then I couldn't resist buying the soft serve ice cream. They must be good at business. I thought about getting the matcha soft serve ice cream, but ended up choosing a mix of Hokkaido soft serve and matcha. The mix cost 350 yen. You can choose between a cone and a cup, and I chose the cone. There are 9 seats in total, divided into 3 tables at the back where you can sit and enjoy your ice cream. It was a relief to sit down and eat in the heat. The soft serve ice cream was even more delicious than I had imagined.

I went from Toyama to Ueno and then visited this place. I was curious about it and it was hot, so I decided to buy it. I couldn't decide whether to eat one by one or share with my friend, so we split it in half. I was debating between matcha soft serve and mixed soft serve, and ended up choosing the mixed one. There were long benches in the back, and luckily there was an empty spot at the end, so I sat down. I felt bad for sitting alone as my friend was standing, but I was grateful to them. The matcha soft serve had a subtle bitterness and was elegant. It wasn't too sweet and was easy to eat. It was so delicious that I want to eat it again. The vanilla didn't overpower the matcha and was just right, not too sweet or too rich. It was so hot that I finished half of it in no time, so I should have just gotten one for myself. The place has been around for about 90 years, which is amazing. It was easy to find as it was close to the Tokyo Manju shop. After eating, I bought some Tokyo Manju too. I also wanted to buy some tea. I would love to eat here every time I visit Ueno. Thank you for the delicious treat!

In Ueno, there is a tea shop that serves matcha soft serve ice cream. This place has soft serve ice cream that I sometimes crave. This time, I tried the matcha mixed soft serve ice cream, and it was delicious. Ameyoko in Ueno is crowded with foreigners. The combination of milky vanilla and matcha was amazing. Thank you for the meal.

Matcha sweets from a tea shop!! I was craving for soft serve ice cream, but the café I was aiming for was full and I couldn't get in to have a parfait. I was feeling lost, but then I remembered the matcha soft serve ice cream I had before and decided to revisit. The matcha soft serve ice cream here is much richer and more bitter than other places, and it's delicious. This is the kind of matcha sweets that a tea shop should offer. It's a taste that matcha lovers will absolutely adore!!

A recommended companion for a daytime drinking stroll in Ueno is the tea shop located at the entrance of Ameyoko Y-shaped street. You can enjoy a refreshing matcha soft serve for 400 yen. The shop has a nice tea aroma and a traditional tea house atmosphere. In a corner of the shop, there is an ice cream zone where they make the soft serve upon request. The rich aroma and flavor of the matcha spread throughout your mouth, making the authentic matcha soft serve from a real tea shop special. It is also perfect for enjoying after drinking alcohol, as it provides a refreshing effect. Be sure to visit and try it out.

Established in the 7th year of the Taisho era, this long-established tea shop sells tea and seaweed. They offer soft-serve ice cream made with tea at their storefront. The "Matcha Soft" and "Matcha Mix Soft" flavors use high-quality Uji matcha, known for its rich taste. It's a perfect treat for a break while exploring Ameyoko. Chano Kunoen operates with three commitments and passion: 1) Always be positive. 2) Always be honest. 3) Always be kind and warm. Above all, they love tea. Tea has been central to family gatherings, fun conversations, and healing tired bodies, providing energy for tomorrow. A cup of tea brings peace and a smile. Two cups open the heart and make one sincere. Three cups overflow with kindness, warming the heart and bringing energy to those around. They strive to embody this ideal of tea. Chano Kunoen Soft-Serve Ice Cream (Matcha) for 400 yen (tax included) is a rich matcha soft-serve made with plenty of Uji matcha, with a strong matcha flavor and aroma from the first bite. The smooth soft-serve melted quickly, despite the chilly weather.

I have known Kiminoen for a long time, but I recently heard that their ice cream is delicious so I decided to visit. They used to have a commercial in the Showa era, "Kiminoen, the tea you drink~♪". The staff, including the young ones, are very friendly. The matcha ice cream is very rich and delicious. I want to eat it again. The tea they offer for tasting is also delicious.

After lunch, I visited Kiminoen for some soft serve ice cream. They offer a mix of matcha and vanilla, as well as matcha and vanilla separately. I chose the matcha ice cream cup. The atmosphere was lively, with young people and families with strollers coming in. It's popular because it's a long-established place. I will definitely visit again.

I am the baseball king Sitou! I dedicate my life to pitching, gourmet food, and alcohol! I took a stroll through Ameyoko in Ueno as Sitou, the baseball king. Sitou surprisingly doesn't always drink alcohol, you know. As an athlete, it's necessary sometimes. If you're strolling through Ameyoko, you can't miss this soft serve ice cream! It's a popular spot featured on various YouTubers and TV shows with celebrities, but the soft serve ice cream here is just so good and casual. Especially now that it's getting hot, I think the matcha soft serve ice cream here is a real classic. I decided to try it out right away. The cool and sophisticated taste, with a hint of a tea shop vibe, is just so delicious. It's not too sweet, but has a moist milk flavor. So good! This kind of sophistication is truly the essence of Japanese sweets, isn't it? I think this taste is something that foreigners strolling through Ameyoko should definitely try! And the friendly staff, and the Ueno-like pandas, it's really cool, isn't it? Truly Ameyoko! Well then, see you later!

A specialty tea shop located in the middle of Ameyoko. They offer a delicious matcha mixed soft serve ice cream for a great price of ¥300. I thought it was just for eating on the go, but there are benches inside the shop. They also provide tea service. Next time, I'll make sure to also buy some tea leaves.

I visited attracted by the matcha soft serve ice cream pop as a matcha lover. I purchased an all-matcha soft serve instead of a mix. I imagined the amazing aroma of the tea inside the store, but I wished the ice cream tasted more intense. The soothing scent of the tea inside the store was quite enjoyable. I didn't have much time, so I plan to enjoy the tea next time as I also love tea.

This is a Japanese tea specialty shop located in the middle of Ameyoko. They sell a variety of tea leaves carefully selected by the owner, with a focus on tea from Shizuoka. The first floor is dedicated to tea leaves, while the second floor is the sales area for teapots and other tea utensils. I found a teapot for 100,000 yen! I wonder who would buy that. Here, you can enjoy matcha soft serve ice cream made with plenty of Uji matcha. The soft serve comes in three flavors: matcha, vanilla, and a mix of vanilla and matcha. The matcha soft serve has a strong tea flavor and tastes delicious. There are chairs inside the shop where you can sit and enjoy your ice cream.

Sweets are definitely a weakness for girls (lol). Three generations all agreed and enjoyed it. The shop originally sells tea, so they have various types of Japanese tea from different regions, and they even let us sample some. There were also some high-end teas available, and many people were buying them in bulk. While observing the people around me, it was finally my turn to order, so I chose the mix. The shop owner kindly added some sugar bread on the side, giving it an Ueno vibe (lol). The taste was undeniably delicious. The matcha flavor was strong and authentic, with just the right amount of sweetness. Sometimes you come across teas with artificial scents, but this one was pure matcha with perfect sweetness. And the vanilla was also rich and tasty. With the matcha being so strong, the vanilla had to be rich to match it. Overall, it was very delicious. Thank you for the meal.

I felt like having soft serve ice cream, so I stopped by a nearby place. They served me tea, and when I finished it, a cute girl's picture appeared at the bottom of the teacup. It looked familiar, and I realized it was the girl from the old commercial jingle "♪kimi no nomu ocha, Kiminoen." I asked the person working there, who seemed to be the owner's son, and he confirmed that the commercial aired about 30 years ago. The matcha soft serve ice cream was delicious and reasonably priced. I definitely want to visit this place again.

After having lunch at Umehana, we crossed the intersection in front of Ueno Station and headed towards Ameyoko. It seems that there was a brief rain while we were having lunch, as the road was wet with puddles everywhere and many pedestrians were carrying umbrellas. It was surprising because it was hot and sunny when we entered Umehana. It must be because of the approaching typhoon. We need to finish our errands quickly and head back. Our next destination for exploring Ueno today is this tea specialty store located on the right side as you walk along Ameyoko from Ueno Station. Despite the rain stopping, it became even more humid and hot, so our goal was something cold. This shop also sells matcha-flavored soft serve ice cream at the storefront. The soft serve comes in three flavors: matcha, milk, and mix, each priced at 300 yen. You can choose between a cone or a cup. Since it's a tea shop, I initially thought of getting the matcha soft serve, but the mix flavor seemed to be the most popular, so I opted for the mix flavor in a cone. The milk soft serve was made using Hokkaido fresh milk, and it had a rich and creamy taste. The matcha soft serve was delicious, as expected from a tea specialty shop. Choosing the mix flavor was the right decision as I got to taste both flavors at once. Despite the scorching heat outside, the store was comfortably air-conditioned even with the entrance left open. There were about 7-8 seats at the back where you could relax and cool down. Other than us, there were tourists speaking Chinese who stopped by one after another to take a break and enjoy their soft serve ice cream. Since it's a tea specialty store, they probably wanted customers to buy tea as well, so while customers were taking a break and enjoying their soft serve, they were also offered a small teacup filled with hot green tea. Inside the store, they not only sold Japanese tea but also Chinese tea, as well as quite expensive tea utensils. I had no intention of buying tea, but since I had been treated to a cup of tea and a relaxing break at a tea specialty store, I felt it was not enough to just have the soft serve ice cream. Therefore, I decided to buy a pack of the most popular sweet called "Matcha no Sato" from the various matcha-flavored sweets displayed. When I tried it at home later, despite its small size, the hard outer roll part reminded me of a rolled cookie from a Western confectionery shop, and it was well-made. The matcha cream inside had a strong tea aroma. Truly a tea confection from a tea specialty store. Thank you, Kiminoen, for being an oasis where we could take a breather in the scorching hot Ameyoko.

I came to Ueno after a long time and had a meal here. The delicious taste remains the same, the price remains the same, and the portion remains the same ^_^ And something I noticed for the first time was that the male staff's hair color was green (laughs). Their love for tea really comes through ^_^ It's a wonderful restaurant ^ - ^

I went to Ameyoko looking for dessert after my meal. I thought about getting tapioca drink, but it seemed a bit heavy for post-meal. So, I decided to go for soft serve ice cream instead. I found a tea shop near Ueno Station in Ameyoko with a mysterious object in front of it. They had a sign for soft serve ice cream, so I went in and bought one. I chose the matcha flavor, as it was a tea specialty shop after all. Inside, there was a seating area with a couple of benches, so I sat down there. The slightly bitter taste of matcha was delicious. Towards the end, the staff brewed some warm green tea for me, which was a very nice gesture that made me happy.

Tea shop in Ameyoko. I visited for a late afternoon snack around 4:30 pm. I was there for the soft serve ice cream in matcha flavor. It was delicious with a mild sweetness and the bitterness and aroma of matcha. It was nice that they also served tea while I was eating. There are about 10 bench seats inside where you can sit and enjoy your treat, but more than half were taken by foreign tourists. I'm curious about the self-service tea menu where they will fill your own bottle with tea for 200 yen. Tags: [Snack]

This is a tea shop located near the bustling elephant statue. Inside the store, there are tea utensils from all over the country. You can enjoy matcha soft serve ice cream here. There are long chairs inside the store, so you can sit and enjoy your treat. Matcha soft serve (cup) costs 350 yen. The balance of matcha's bitterness, astringency, and flavor is exquisite. It's perfect for strolling around town and trying different foods. While eating inside the store, we were served warm tea as a complimentary gesture. Thank you for the meal.