AMA.chai_lab. is a craft chai café
right in front of Amaharashi Station, Toyama,
run by a pharmacist owner.
Please drop by on your visit
to the Amaharashi Coast.
Open Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 11:00–17:00 Opening December 2026
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A special moment woven from spices and herbs
Drawing on what the owner has learned from many fields, from Western medicine to Eastern kampo and crude drugs, we offer craft chai and Yakuzen tea (Japanese herbal tea) made with our own blends of ingredients, along with seasonal lunches.
What we offer
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Craft drink
Craft drinks inspired by
Western and Eastern herbal wisdomCentered on chai, our craft drinks are made with both flavor and everyday well-being in mind.
Enjoy original drinks made with seasonal ingredients and the wisdom of yakuzen. -
Bread lunch
Everyday comfort:
our bread lunchHomemade bread inspired by yakuzen and made with carefully chosen ingredients, served with a lunch built mainly on local produce that tastes of Toyama.
A lunchtime that satisfies both body and heart. -
Take out
Takeout for your walk
along the Amaharashi CoastAll our drinks are available for takeout. We also offer an organic iced coffee, for takeout only.
Feel free to stop by on your walk along the coast.
Special events
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Food
A special lunch, once a month
- "Dr. chef's Western-style creative lunch" on one weekend a month
*Reservations given priority. Limited servings.
"Curry Day" from time to time
Chai after curry. We are answering your requests.

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Workshop
Workshops taught by our owner and bread staff
- Spice lemonade
- Herb spray
- Original chai
- Herb butter
Workshops made with the hope that you will enjoy them at home too, with skills you can use in your own kitchen.
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Event
Hands-on events
- English café
- Flower bouquet day, and more
We plan a variety of hands-on events with guest instructors.
More to enjoy at AMA.chai_lab.
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Story
The town of Amaharashi, praised in poems since the Man'yō era, and the story of our old building, once a diner.
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Spice
The aromas and flavors of the spices, herbs and crude drugs we use, their main components, and how they have been used through history.
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Store
Our flavors, at home. Our online shop is in preparation.
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Today
Today's weather, sunrise and sunset times.
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Right in front of Amaharashi Station.
Just outside Amaharashi Station (JR Himi Line).
About a 3-minute walk to the Amaharashi Coast and Michi-no-Eki Amaharashi.
- Address
- 5009 Ota (Amaharashi), Takaoka,
Toyama 933-0135, Japan - By train
- Right in front of Amaharashi Station (JR Himi Line)
- Open days
- Thursday to Sunday
May change on public holidays - Hours
- 11:00–17:00
News
- Our official website is now open.
- AMA.chai_lab. opens.
For the latest news,
follow us on Instagram.
Menus, special event dates, and opening days are announced here.
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