Written by Jane Pipkin

A contemporary matcha and dessert stall in the traditional town of Kawagoe.

What’s Matcha Arata?

Serving iced matchas, sodas, kakigori (shaved ice) and crepes, Matcha Arata is the perfect place to grab a quick, sweet pick-me-up while wandering down Kashiya Yokocho.

If you’re feeling fancy, we recommend ordering the Premium Matcha Ice Latte for ¥1,000. This creamy matcha drink is topped with a scoop of matcha ice cream, making it the ideal dessert-drink combo. For a late afternoon treat — or if you’re into day drinking — you can even try some matcha, hōjicha, or sencha-flavored alcholic drinks.

Crepes and kakigori will set you back between ¥800 to ¥1,000, while most drinks fall between ¥500 to ¥750.

What to know before you visit Matcha Arata

Do you need reservations for Matcha Arata?

Since this is more like a stand, you don’t need a reservation — just line up and order.

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Café
Kawagoe
抹茶あらた
2-9-19 Motomachi, Kawagoe, Saitama
Map
049-298-7500
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon-Fri; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat-Sun
Cash & Credit Cards
Takeout available
Outdoor Seating
Official site
  • 1.1 km from Hon-Kawagoe Station Seibu Shinjuku Line (SS29)
  • 1.2 km from Kawagoeshi Station Tōbu Tōjō Line (TJ22)

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