Nara City Tourism Association

Naturally grown Yamato Matcha Shaved Ice ~Crystal Ball of the Heavenly Maiden 2025~

Dine-in only ・ ¥1,300

Offer period: Throughout the campaign period

Naturally grown Yamato Matcha Shaved Ice ~Crystal Ball of the Heavenly Maiden 2025~ features Yamato Matcha from Kenichi Natural Farm, grown without pesticides or fertilizers. Fluffy shaved ice is topped with clear jelly resembling a crystal ball, homemade sweet bean paste (choose from four selections, like white kidney bean paste), and soft rice flour dumplings. Enjoy it with a taste of Yamato matcha syrup if you like♪(Optional ¥100 tax included). 

Naramachi Shofukuan

• Hours: 11:00 AM - L.O.5:00 PM
• Reservations: Accepted
• Closed: Monday to Thursday (Open on public holidays)
• Phone: 0742-87-1723
• Address: 12 Nishishinyacho, Nara City, 1F Naramachi HANARE-kan
• Parking: None
• URL: https://naramachiinfo.jp/spot/gourmet/2311.html
• Instagram: @shofukuan

Matcha Espresso Latte（Hot/Ice)

Dine-in & Takeout available  ¥750（tax included）

Offer period: Throughout the campaign period

Amenokaku Coffee is a specialty café serving house-roasted coffee. The “Yamato Tea Espresso Latte” is a fragrant blend of Yamato tea latte and rich espresso brewed by a barista using an Italian lever machine. Available for both dine-in and takeout. Be sure to try their homemade “Mikasa Bread,” made with flour from Nara Prefecture.

Amenokaku Coffee -ROASTERY&BREAD-

Naramachi Main Branch

• Hours: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM (L.O. around 4:30 PM)
• Reservations: Not accepted
• Closed: Irregular holidays
• Phone: 070-8306-2604
• Address: 18 Naka-shinyacho, Nara City
• Parking: None
• Due to limited space, strollers are not allowed.
• One order per guest policy
• URL: https://amenokakucoffee.com/
• Instagram: @amenokaku_coffee

Sanjo-dori Branch

• Hours: 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM / 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
• (※ Closed 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM for break ・ Last order: dine-in 8:00 PM / takeout 8:30 PM)
• Reservations: Accepted
• Closed: Irregular holidays
• Phone: 070-9326-9144
• Address: 1F APA Hotel, 29-1 Kamisanjocho, Nara City
• Parking: None
• One order per guest policy
• URL: https://amenokakucoffee.com/
• Instagram: @amenokaku_coffee
• Note: Hours may change. Please check Instagram for updates.

Yamato Cha Chai（Hot/Ice） & Yamato Cha scone

Both dine-in and takeout available. Yamato Cha Chai（Hot/Ice) ¥650. Yamato Cha scone: ¥400 for dine-in, ¥300 for takeout (tax included)

Offer period: Throughout the campaign period

This café is owned by photographer Kosuke Sasaki, known for his extensive work photographing Nara's Buddhist statues. You can enjoy a variety of dishes made with seasonal ingredients, including spice curry. "Yamato Cha Chai & Yamato Cha scone" features a creamy Yamato cha chai blended with several spices, accompanied by a scone that perfectly balances the aroma of tea and gentle sweetness. Relax and enjoy your time while admiring the photographic works displayed in the café.

Cafe Mekabu

• Hours: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Last entry at 4:00PM)
• Reservations: Accepted
• Closed: Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, and public holidays
• Phone: 080-6022-1985
• Address: 208-2F Nishikitsuji-cho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture
• Parking: None
• Website: https://www.cafe-mekabu.com
• Instagram: @cafe_mekabu

Yamato Special

Takeout only — ¥820 (tax included)

Offer period: Throughout the campaign period

Located in the Takabatake area, this soft serve ice-cream shop focuses on highlighting the deliciousness of fresh fruits from Nara. The Yamato Special combines premium matcha soft serve with a generous sprinkling of Yamato tea powder. Topped with a handmade fawn-shaped cookie, frozen Kotoka strawberries, and house-made frozen Hokkaido azuki bean balls, it's an exceptionally charming treat. Enjoy this delightful dessert while savoring the flavors of Nara's seasonal fruits.

softcream mo.

• Hours: Wednesday - Friday: 13:00 PM - 5:30 PM; Saturday - Sunday: 10:30 AM - 5:30 PM
• Reservations: Not accepted
• Closed: Mondays and Tuesdays
• Address: 1203-4 Takabatake-cho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture
• Parking: Available (1 space)
• Website: https://soft-mo.com/nara-furuits/
• Instagram: @softcream_mo
• Phone Inquiries: Available during business hours at 0742-31-6879

Yamato Tea Cake Set 

Dine-in only — ¥1,650 (tax included)

Offer period: Throughout the campaign period

Just a 3-minute walk north from the Nara Prefectural Museum of Art, you'll find this charming pink café in the Kitamachi area. Their limited-time summer-themed dessert plate features a fluffy roll cake made with Yamato matcha, an iced drink of deep-steamed Yamato tea, and a refreshing jelly made with Yamato tea. Enjoy this delightful set in a cozy atmosphere.

LA LIBERTÉ

• Hours: 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM (Yamato Tea Cake Set available from 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
• Reservations: Accepted (Reservations recommended)
• Closed: Irregular holidays (Check Instagram for updates)
• Phone: 050-1063-5291
• Address: 13 Minamihanda Nakamachi, Nara City, Nara Prefecture
• Parking: Available (1 space)
• Website: https://www.laliberte-nara.com
• Instagram: @liberte0313

Green tea ice cream

Dine-in only — ¥968 (tax included)

Offer period: Throughout the campaign period

Our Green tea ice cream features a luscious Yamato tea-infused ice cream, complemented by sparkling Yamato tea jelly. Underneath, you'll find a delightful combination of cornflakes, sweet red bean paste, and fresh whipped cream. Experience a moment of pure bliss, enveloped by the gentle steam from the tea kettle and the fragrant scent of tea leaves, offering a serene atmosphere unique to our Yamato Tea.

Yamato Tea Café Sarasa

• Hours: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
• Reservations: Accepted
• Closed: Mondays and Fridays
• Phone: 0742-95-9693
• Address: 6-1 Kōnōdō-chō, Nara City, Nara Prefecture
• Parking: None
• Website: https://sarasa.jp　
• Instagram: @sarasa_naramachi

Sencha (fragrance of sake lees) and dry confection

Dine-in only — ¥1,300 (includes admission) (tax included)

Offer period: Throughout the campaign period

Experience a special moment at Imanishi-ke Shoin, an Important Cultural Property that preserves early Muromachi shoin-zukuri architecture. Relax while viewing the seasonal garden. Savor cold-brewed sencha, blending the floral notes of sake lees with the astringency and umami of tea, accompanied by Nara's dry sweets served in a cool glass plate. This non-alcohol drink combines sencha from Kenichi Natural Farm in the Yamato Highlands with sake lees from Harushika Daiginjo.

Imanishi-ke Shoin

• Hours: 10:30 AM - 4:00 PM (Cafe Reception / Last Order: 3:30 PM)
• Reservations: Accepted
• Closed: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays; Closed from August 9 (Saturday) to August 16 (Saturday)
• Phone: 0742-23-2256
• Address: 24-3 Fukuchiincho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture
• Parking: Available (2 spaces)
• Website: https://www.harushika.com/study/
• Instagram: @imanishikeshoin

GRANCHA

Available both for dine-in and takeout — ¥1,200 Number limited per day (tax included)

Offer period: Throughout the campaign period

At STAND GRANCHA, we offer a variety of sweets made with aromatic Yamato tea. Our GRANCHA combines fluffy Yamato sencha milk shaved ice with a rich Yamato matcha latte with smooth-textured Yamato matcha jelly, and it's topped with a mix of Yamato matcha and creamy vanilla soft serve. The refined flavor of matcha provides a soothing experience during the hot summer days.

STAND GRANCHA

• Hours: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
• Reservations: Not accepted
• Closed: Open daily
• Phone: 0742-26-4834
• Address: 22 Higashimuki Nakamachi, Nara City, Nara Prefecture
• Parking: None
• Website:https://www.grancha-koufukusaryou.com/
• Instagram: @ grancha_nara