Japanese tea shop 紀州園 / Café Souemon
About 紀州園 and Souemon
紀州園 is where you choose tea, and Souemon is where you enjoy tea and gelato. Both are run in the same shop by 佐原商事有限会社.
Two names, one shop
紀州園 is a Japanese tea shop, and Souemon is the tea and gelato café inside it. Both logos use the same family crest.
The meaning behind the name Souemon
The name comes from Sahara Souemon (佐原惣右衛門), who started the family business in 1764. We chose the name Souemon out of respect for a name passed down through the generations.
1764 is the year the family business began. It is not the founding year of the tea shop.
Carrying on the spirit of モンジューあいづ店
We took over the spirit and business of モンジューあいづ店, long loved in Aizu, and opened Souemon with a tea shop touch.