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Its history dates back to 1819, the second year of Bunsei, when the parents of the founder Tokichi Nakamura met.
In the 2nd year of Bunsei, he married Tosa, the daughter of Bunemon Yamamoto, a farmer in Uji Makishima, and had five children, including Tsuru, the eldest daughter, two daughters and three sons. The fourth child (second son) named Tokichi later assumed the name Tokichi Nakamura and founded a tea business.
Its history dates back to 1819, the year when the parents of the first Nakamura Fujiyoshi met during the Bunsei 2nd year.
父 小中村六兵衛、母 中村トサの第4子として生まれる。
天保13年頃 丁稚として星野宗以の元で修行を始める。
He began training as a young apprentice under Hoshino Motoi.
天保16年頃 若くして手代となる。
He became a deputy at a young age.
安政元年(1854年)正月吉日 茶商 中村藤吉を創業。
Founded the tea merchant Nakamura Fujiyoshi.
明治29年(1896年)6月8日没
大正天皇御大典に際して御茶献納
昭和天皇の御即位に際し、御濃茶『千代昔』を献上 御買上げ賜る
明治・大正時代の製茶工場を、建物の構造には手を加えず、柱や梁もそのまま残し、現代風に改修した、各種銘茶・甘味などが味わえるオープンテラスを設けた『喫茶室』を6月1日に開店し、地元および観光客の方々に初年度より好評を得る。
In February 2009, the "Uji Cultural Landscape" was selected as an important cultural landscape.
重要文化的景観保存事業に伴い、明治29 年築の本店、旧焙炉場を修理改修。2014年4月完成。
Completed in April 2014.
本店敷地内の大正時代の庭園が、京都府指定等文化財に指定される。
Following the disclosure of PHP vulnerabilities used in our online store's system, some payment methods may be unavailable until security checks and system updates are completed. We ask users for their understanding and cooperation.
Following the disclosure of PHP vulnerabilities used in the online store's system, some payment methods may be unavailable until security checks and system updates are completed. We ask users for their understanding and cooperation.
Prices of certain products will be revised for orders placed from Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Some subscription products are also affected.
The price of some products will be revised from orders placed on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Some subscription products are also included.
The phone and chat support, which had become difficult to connect to, has been restored and is now functioning normally. We apologize for any inconvenience caused during the period of the issue.
The issue causing difficulty in connecting to phone and chat support has been resolved, and it is now functioning normally. The company apologizes for the inconvenience during the period of the malfunction.
Since August 1, 2026, a defect has occurred in the online store's e-gift system (AnyGift) that prevents orders from being completed. The system provider is conducting restoration work and investigating the cause, but no restoration timeline has been established. Orders can be supported by phone during business hours (10:00–17:00). The contact number is 0120-137-555.
Since August 1, 2026, a defect has occurred in the online store's e-gift system that prevents orders from being completed. The system provider is working on restoration and investigating the cause, but no restoration timeline has been established. Customers are advised to receive guidance by phone during business hours for order procedures, and the company will report via the online store after restoration.
Due to internal equipment adjustments, phone service will be suspended on Friday, May 1, 2026. During the suspension, inquiries via chat and email will be accepted and handled as usual.
Due to maintenance of internal equipment, phone service will be suspended on May 1, 2026. During the suspension, inquiries via chat and email will continue to be accepted as usual.