Shinjuku is huge, busy and full of department stores, and that is exactly why it hides so many good matcha spots: tea counters in the food halls, calm cafés a few streets from the station, and places that are open late.
See every spot on the Tokyo Matcha Map, or read our pick of the best matcha cafés in Tokyo. New to ordering? How to order matcha in Japan.
Our list covers 10 matcha cafés and tea shops in Shinjuku, including THE MATCHA TOKYO, NEWoMan Shinjuku, Nana's Green Tea, Lumine Est Shinjuku, Z's TEA, Shinjuku Gyoen. Each one links to Google Maps, and you can see them all on our free Tokyo Matcha Map.
Most of the places on this page are within walking distance of Shinjuku. Open the Google Maps link for directions from your exit.
Yes. A matcha café is an easy first plan: about an hour, a calm table and something to talk about. Pick a place with seats and avoid weekend peak hours.
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