Saka Maruyama — Restaurant in Kyoto

This place has a lovely quiet and relaxed atmosphere, they let you choose the teapot you want to have your tea in and brew it right in front of you. And the selection of Japanese sweets is amazing and both of the things we ordered (ozenzai and kuromame-okoshi) were delicious. The staff is very kind and the decor is lovey, reminds me of Japanese tea ceremony. The whole shop is located in a beautiful Maruyama park. It's quite pricey (around 800 yen per tea/dessert) but the experience is definitely worth the price I'd...

It is very neat and traditional. It is a good way to experience Japanese tea culture. I heard that water used in tea here comes from the well in the near shrine, which is quite surprising. Every staff is very kind and treats guests in earnest ways. But the reason why I deducted one star is because it is kind of pricey. Still...

Loved this place. Homemade wagashi and really good tea. The atmosphere is quiet and you can also choose your teapot or cup. It's a place where you can relax and enjoy real Japanese tea. Yes, it's pricey, but it's totally worth it. I definitely come back here next time I'll...