Gyokurin-en Green Corner (Main Store)
Home of Green Soft, the matcha soft serve ice cream that has been Wakayama's soul food since 1958. Operated directly by Gyokurin-en (a tea manufacturer) adjacent to their main factory. All 5 locations are now company-operated (franchise model discontinued). Also serves Wakayama-style ramen — locals call eating ramen then finishing with Green Soft their classic routine. Yahoo Maps 4.11/184 reviews.
Many out-of-prefecture fans always come for Green Soft when visiting Wakayama. The ramen-and-soft-serve combo is popular for its value. Matcha flavor is rich and authentic. No issues in 'closed' or 'bad taste' searches. The main store is uniquely positioned as the originating location among only 5 direct-managed stores (franchise discontinued).