Includes a tea-making experience! I picked up some Uji matcha latte and Hojicha latte to go from “yamasan-chaten,” located near Nishinasuno Station.

“yamasan-chaten,” a 4-minute walk from the West Exit of Nishinasuno Station

This is a long-established tea shop with a 70-year history.

Since it was participating in the “Town Tour Digital Stamp Rally” (March 2–29, 2026), I decided to stop by.

Basic infomation on the shop

• Name: yamasan-chaten*
• Category: Tea shop
• Address: 8-7 Nagatacho, Nasushiobara-shi, Tochigi-ken
• Access: 4-minute walk from the west exit of Station Nishinasuno
• Business Hours: 8:30-18:00
• Regular Holiday: Irregular holidays (please check before visiting)
• Phone Number: 0287-36-0328
• Official Website/SNS
  (Instagram) https://www.instagram.com/yamasanchaten/

*The word “chaten” means tea shop in Japanease.

Review of my actual experience visiting

The store is located along Prefectural Route 317 (Goken-cho Street).

Ordered Menu and Price

I ordered the Uji matcha latte and the Hojicha (roasted green tea) latte.

• Uji matcha latte (Unsweetened*, 400 JPY)
• Hojicha latte (Unsweetened*, 400 JPY)

*Gum syrup is available upon request

By the way, “Uji matcha” is a high-quality Japanese powdered green tea from the Uji region (Kyoto, Nara, Shiga, Mie). Unlike regular green tea, you drink the whole tea leaf, which gives it a rich, deep flavor and a smooth, slightly bitter taste.

And “Hojicha” is roasted green tea from Japan, known for its toasty aroma and low bitterness.

Uji matcha latte

It was ready about 10 minutes after I placed my order.

The reason it took a while is that the experience includes a matcha making experience.

You can also experience making your own matcha here.

I poured matcha and hot water into a special bowl and whisked it with a tea whisk, moving my wrist from side to side.

I’d seen it on TV and such, but it’s actually quite difficult to do.

I took it to go and walked to the station while sipping it.

The rich, astringent and slightly bitter notes of the matcha really come through—it definitely feels like a matcha latte from a specialty tea shop!

The natural sweetness of the milk made it delicious on its own.

Hojicha latte

Later, I felt like trying the “Hojicha Latte,” so I went back.

This time, the visit also included a hands-on experience making hojicha.

The experience itself was the same as with the matcha, but the aroma was completely different!

I could really savor the toasty flavor, and I felt satisfied even before taking a sip.

I got it to go again this time and walked to the station while sipping it.

With the aromatic scent of hojicha and the sweetness and richness of the milk, it really feels like a Japanese-style milk tea.

The aftertaste was very refreshing.

The atmosphere inside

When I walked in, I was surprised to find no one there (lol).

When I said, “Hello~,” the owner came out from the back!

It seemed he was just taking his lunch break.

He was a cheerful guy with a wonderful smile.

I sat on a chair and waited for my order to be ready, and he chatted with me the whole time.

Features & Usability of yamasan-chaten

Here’s a quick look at the dining scenes and facilities at yamasan-chaten.

Recommended for different occasions

Latte offers both dine-in and takeout options.

You can choose whichever option suits you best depending on the weather and time of day.

Since the owner seems to be the only staff member, you may have to wait a while if there are customers ahead of you.

Facilities

• Wi-Fi & Power supply: N/A
• Smoking: Smoke-free restaurant
• Payment method: Cash, PayPay

Access & map

Exit the west exit of Nishinasuno Station and head toward the pedestrian overpass.

Go all the way to the back, turn right, go down the stairs, and continue straight ahead.

Don’t cross the crosswalk; turn left.

If you continue straight along Gokencho Street (Prefectural Route 317), you’ll see yamasan-chaten on your left.

Summary｜Who I recommend yamasan-chaten for

• For those who want to try a tea shop latte
• For those who want to experience making tea

👉 If you’re in the area around Nishinasuno Station and craving a “matcha latte” or “hojicha latte,” head to Yamasan Chaten!