Japan’s
Tea Country
Shizuoka is one of Japan’s premier tea-producing regions, alongside Kagoshima and Kyoto.
From sweeping tea fields to centuries-old traditions, tea is deeply woven into the fabric of everyday life in Shizuoka.
Tea Field Everywhere
In Shizuoka, you can see tea fields almost everywhere you go.
Shizuoka tea is famous throughout Japan, but did you know that
“Shizuoka tea” comes from different regions?
Each area has its own unique climate and growing conditions,
which create distinct characteristics in the tea.
Below, we introduce a few of Shizuoka’s representative tea-growing regions.
Honyama (本山)
Shizuoka’s oldest tea region produces an elegant, light-steamed tea on misty mountain slopes, offering a historically celebrated clean flavor and refreshing aroma.
Shimizu (清水)
Crafted against the backdrop of Mt. Fuji, Shimizu offers exquisite needle-like leaves and innovative, naturally aromatic cultivars like the cherry-blossom-scented “Machiko.”
Makinohara (牧之原)
As the birthplace of Fukamushi (deep-steaming), this sun-drenched plateau produces a vibrant dark-green tea famous for its bold, velvety richness and natural sweetness.
Kawane (川根)
Grown in a prestigious alpine terroir along the Oi River, this premium light-steamed tea delivers a sublime harmony of fresh mountain aroma and deep umami.
Tea Is More
Than Matcha
Matcha may be famous globally, but a whole world of different green teas fills everyday life in Japan.
Step beyond matcha and discover the rich variety of true local flavors.
Sencha
Japan’s most common green tea. Fresh, refreshing, and well-balanced.
Gyokuro
Shade-grown tea with deep umami and a rich, naturally sweet flavor.
Matcha
Finely ground green tea powder. Vibrant, rich, and full of umami.
Hojicha
Roasted green tea with a warm, toasty aroma and gentle flavor.
Genmaicha
Green tea blended with roasted rice. Fragrant, light, and comforting.
Black Tea
Tea leaves fully oxidated, resulting in a rich aroma and smooth, deep flavor.
Tea Farming, Reimagined
Tea farmers in Shizuoka are keeping traditional tea-making alive while finding new ways to share tea with the world.
Tea Terraces
Enjoy a cup of tea surrounded by beautiful tea fields. Some farmers have created terraces right among the tea plants.
Tea Tasting
Taste different teas and discover how regions, varieties, and growing conditions create different flavors.
Tea Picking
Step into the tea fields and experience tea picking while learning how tea is grown and harvested.
Tea Cafés
Some tea farmers are opening their own cafés, creating new ways to enjoy locally grown tea.
Tradition is still at the heart of Shizuoka tea — but the way we experience it is changing.
Want to Meet a Tea Farmer?
Don’t just drink Shizuoka tea. Meet the people who grow it.
Visit a real tea farm, walk through the tea fields, and hear directly from the farmer about how tea is grown and made. Discover the stories, skills, and passion behind Shizuoka tea — and deepen your understanding of what is in your cup.
Walk Through the Tea Fields
See where Shizuoka tea is grown and experience the tea landscape up close.
Learn from the Farmer
Hear directly from the people who grow the tea and ask questions about their work and craft.
Taste the Farmer’s Tea
Enjoy delicious tea carefully brewed by the tea farmer themselves.
Worried About the Language?
Don’t be. An English-speaking interpreter accompanies the experience, so you can relax, ask questions, and enjoy talking with the tea farmer.
