Ippodo.

By Kosuke Onishi

Learn about Japan’s ancient tea culture and sample a variety of options at Ippodo.

Ippodo
1st floor, Kokusai Bldg, 3-1-1 Marunouchi Chiyoda Wardt
Marunouchi
www.ippodo-tea.co.jp

Orginally from Kyoto, this centuries-old Japanese teahouse has set up a beautiful tea shop in the Marunouchi district of Tokyo. Here you can experience all kinds of traditional and old school Japanese teas, and those who harbour a sweet tooth can choose a perfectly paired dessert from their extensive menu. The waiters are incredibly knowledgeable and will explain the origin and the particular use of your tea when serving it to you.