Last updated: March 13, 2025
Place
Nagomi Tea House (#24)
Alabastro Photography. Courtesy of Wing Luke Museum.
Quick Facts
Location:
519 6th Ave S
Significance:
Also known as: Old Uwajimaya
Mile: 1.27
Although the tenants may have changed over the years, the blue iconic tile roof has been a mainstay of the neighborhood since the building first opened as home to Uwajimaya in 1970. It is often still referred to as “Old Uwajimaya” by long-time Seattle residents. The site served as cultural and community gathering space, Nagomi Tea House, with its own traditional Japanese Chashitsu tea house, from 2011 to 2018.
Continue onto waypoint #26 to explore the “New Uwajimaya” at their flagship store.
Although the tenants may have changed over the years, the blue iconic tile roof has been a mainstay of the neighborhood since the building first opened as home to Uwajimaya in 1970. It is often still referred to as “Old Uwajimaya” by long-time Seattle residents. The site served as cultural and community gathering space, Nagomi Tea House, with its own traditional Japanese Chashitsu tea house, from 2011 to 2018.
Continue onto waypoint #26 to explore the “New Uwajimaya” at their flagship store.