Reaching d:matcha Kyoto

Getting to d:matcha Kyoto

d:matcha Kyoto is located in Yubune, Wazuka-cho, Kyoto-fu, which is the southern part of Kyoto Prefecture. We are most easily accessible from Kyoto city center (see detailed directions below) but are also accessible from the city centers of Osaka, Shiga, and Nara.

Address

〒619-1203 Gonose 142, Yubune Wazuka-cho, Souraku-gun Kyoto-fu

*Google sometimes shows an improper route. Please follow the information below.

Option 1: Public transit to Ishiyama station + d:matcha shuttle bus (highly recommended)

Total travel time (one-way):

→ From Kyoto station : ~55min

→ From Osaka station : ~80min

 

1. Take JR Train or Keihan train to Ishiyama Station in Shiga prefecture

  • From Sanjo Keihan station: 25 min
  • From Kyoto station: 15 min
  • From Osaka station: 40 min

We recommend taking the JR Biwako line given the frequency with which it runs

2. d:matcha Shuttle Bus from Ishiyama Station to d:matcha store

  • Cost (one-way trip): 1,500 JPY
    • Payment: Please pay at d:matcha store
  • Shuttle leaves at 8:45 from Ishiyama station
  • Travel time (one-way): 40 minutes

 

 How to take d:matcha shuttle bus

The shuttle bus leaves at 8:45am. After the shuttle leaves, please take a taxi from Ishiyama station.

*The shuttle bus runs when we conduct Tea farm Tour and Tea tasting.
*The shuttle bus is only for Tea Farm tour participants.

 

Option 2: Public transit to Ishiyama station + taxi (if you miss the shuttle)

※A lot of taxis wait at the taxi spot at Ishiyama station. There are few taxis at Kizu station and Kamo station.  

  • Total Cost (one-way): ~9,500JPY/ per a group

Total travel time (one-way):

→ From Kyoto station : ~55min

→ From Osaka station : ~80min

 

1. Take JR Train or Keihan train to Ishiyama Station in Shiga prefecture

  • From Sanjo Keihan station: 25 min
  • From Kyoto station: 15 min
  • From Osaka station: 40 min

We recommend taking the JR Tokaido-Sanyo line given the frequency with which it runs.

2. Taxi from Ishiyama Station to d:matcha

Option 3: Driving or Car Rental
  • Renting a car is also a very convenient option to get to d:matcha. We have a free parking lot, so please feel free to visit by car.
  • We recommend Nippon Rent-A-Car to reserve a vehicle for your trip
Option 4: Taxi

Getting back from d:matcha Kyoto

To Kyoto: d:matcha Shuttle (fastest way)

→ You will arrive at Ishiyama station at around 2:30.

Nearby Attractions

  • Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park
    • Shigaraki is one of the most famous pottery places in Japan. As one of Japan’s Six Ancient Kilns, it is one of the oldest pottery-producing sites in Japan. It is very close from d:matcha Kyoto and takes around 20 minutes by car. (There is no public transportation to visit Shigaraki.)
  • Miho Museum 
    • There is no public transportation to visit from d:matcha, but there is a bus from the Miho Museum to Ishiyama Station.
    • The Miho Museum exhibits Mihoko Koyama's private collection of antiques that come from both Asian and Western ancient civilisations. It takes 25 minutes by car to Miho museum.
    • Check out our article about the Miho Museum!
  • Ishiyama Temple
    • Ishiyama Temple was constructed in 747CE. The temple possesses two fragments of manuscripts of the Records of the Grand Historian (Shiji 史記), the first of China's 24 dynastic histories, which are the only known extant fragments that pre-date the Tang dynasty (618–907). According to literature available at the temple complex, the guardian carvings at Sanmon/Todaimon are by Tankei and Unkei. Allegedly, Murasaki Shikibu began writing The Tale of Genji at Ishiyama-dera during a full moon night in August 1004. In commemoration, the temple maintains a Genji room featuring a life-size figure of Lady Murasaki and displays a statue in her honor.
    • To get there, you can take Keihan Train from Ishiyamadera Station to access the temple.

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