Source: Morgan AwyongCuriosity was my main motivation to visit O'Chill, which allows visitors the chance to drink — and smoke — tea. Phones are strictly forbidden in the zen-like ceremony room, where matcha is served in a traditional tea ceremony. Co-founder Kiruta Wataru explains that tea leaves remove the prejudice often associated with smoking, while the fired leaves act like incense. Source: Morgan AwyongThere's no shortage of matcha cafes in Kyoto, but no one does it quite like Gokago. Source: Morgan AwyongTraditional restaurants are everywhere in Kyoto, but Kaji Kyoto isn't one of them.

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