Tea Stand Yamate (Tea Factory Gen) — Restaurant in Onomichi

We went there around one hour before closing time on a sunday & were so lucky as to have the place almost to ourselves.

This tea store really is a gem. It seems to have been there for a long time but it was refurbished a while ago. There are two floors, the Upper one is a tatami room with a beautiful view on the seaside of Onomichi.

We ordered 5 different hot and cold teas all of which tasted delicious. The lady who served us was friendly, explained the different tea varieties & showed us how to prepare them.

Go there if you're looking for a delicous cup of green tea or a couple, a well thought-through interior design that combines modern, original elements without loosing the antique charm of the place & a very...

Lovely place and lovely experience, since the entrance the lady attends with exquisite style and recommends very carefully from a menu of several teas including delicate handpicked white tea and local green varieties (very recommendable the Hamacha locally sun dried with a slightly salty touch); you can take a seat at the ground floor (a nice setting with some morning sun running through the shadows) or upstairs (a more traditional style) where the views of the bay and the mountain are a perfect match for the experience. I consider it a perfect spot for taking a time during your visit...

A lovely little tea stand with a great selection of high-quality teas. What’s really nice is that you can add hot water up to three times, so you can truly enjoy and savor the flavors.

They also sell their teas to take home, which is perfect if you find one you love. The shop was quiet and empty when I visited, so I had the whole space to myself—a peaceful and relaxing experience.

Highly recommended for anyone who enjoys slow, mindful tea drinking.

PS the owner was super nice and made small talk while...