If there is one thing I will happily consume way too much of in Japan, it’s matcha.
From traditional tea houses with garden views to quick matcha latte stops after walking around Tokyo all day, there are plenty of places to get your matcha fix.
These are some of my favourite matcha places in Tokyo, including traditional matcha, creamy matcha lattes and a few matcha desserts.

Nakajima Tea House is located inside the beautiful Hamarikyu Gardens, making it one of my favourite places in Tokyo for a more traditional matcha experience.
I definitely recommend taking some time to walk through the gardens before heading to the tea house.
At the entrance, you take off your shoes before stepping into a wonderfully calm and traditional atmosphere.
If the weather allows it, try to get a seat on the terrace.
You’ll have a lovely view across the garden while enjoying your matcha together with beautifully handmade Japanese sweets.
It’s peaceful, scenic and feels like a little escape from busy Tokyo.
Definitely one of my favourite places when I want matcha to feel like an actual experience rather than just my next caffeine stop.

Sometimes you don’t need a fancy tea ceremony.
Sometimes your feet hurt, you’ve already walked 20,000 steps and you just want a good matcha latte.
That’s where Excelsior Caffé comes in.
They have locations all across Japan, so it’s an easy place to stop by while sightseeing.
I really like their matcha latte because it tastes nicely balanced — not overly sweet, but also not too bitter.
You can grab one to go or sit down and give your legs a much-needed break.
Personally, I usually choose option two whenever I have the time.

Hatoya was probably one of the most hyped matcha places I visited in Tokyo.
And unfortunately for my inner sceptic… the matcha really was extremely good.
You can also upgrade your matcha with toppings like ice cream, whipped cream (which I chose) or a cookie.
The only downside is the popularity.
When I visited, I waited around 45 minutes, so I wouldn’t necessarily come here when you’re in a rush.
But if you love matcha and don’t mind queueing, this is definitely one to put on your Tokyo matcha list.
Also, on the plus side, Sumida River is quite near so you can take stroll there, take a look at Skytree and enjoy your matcha.

I discovered Maccha House during my first trip to Japan and immediately liked its casual atmosphere.
It’s an easy place to stop for a matcha drink without turning it into a whole event, and service was always pretty quick when I visited.
They also offer seasonal matcha drinks and desserts.
I tried a cherry blossom special during spring and really enjoyed it.
But the real star for me is their matcha tiramisu.
It’s genuinely one of the best tiramisus I’ve tried, which is saying quite a lot considering I normally don’t even like tiramisu.
Apparently adding matcha fixes things for me.

While exploring the traditional streets of Asakusa, not far from Senso-ji, you’ll find Kotobuki Seian.
I originally stopped here just to quickly grab a matcha latte to go and was pleasantly surprised by how good it was.
Rich matcha flavour, creamy texture and exactly what I wanted after walking around Asakusa.
If you have a little more time, don’t just stop at the drinks.
Kotobuki Seian is also known for its matcha crepes, so this is a particularly dangerous stop if you arrive hungry.

All of them.
I’m joking of course or…?
Honestly, it depends on what kind of matcha mood you’re in.
For a peaceful and traditional experience, I would choose Nakajima Tea House.
If you simply want an easy matcha latte while exploring Tokyo, Excelsior Caffé is my reliable favourite.
For something more indulgent, Hatoya and Maccha House are great choices — especially if matcha desserts are involved.
And if you’re already exploring Asakusa, Kotobuki Seian makes a very easy addition to your day.
Either way, Tokyo is definitely not a difficult city to develop a slightly unhealthy matcha habit. 😉