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We come from Kakegawa City in Shizuoka Prefecture,situated at the heart of Japan, primarily around the area
bordered by a red circle.

2023 product guideOur activity area is one of the five highways
developed during the Edo period, namely theTokaido . During that time, it was a subject ofukiyo-e prints and waka poetry, making it apicturesque region.

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Organizational Name: Tea Way Long Path Productization Project (ExecutionCommittee)
Purpose of Establishment: To combine the tea industry with tourism, promote therevival of the tea industry, and invigorate the local economy

The Hourai Bridge ( Hōraibashi ) inOigawa

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Mt.

Awagatake

From Mount Fuji
Shizuoka Airport, it's a15-minute drive."

Akiha
ShrineApproximately a 2-hour drivefrom the city centers of Tokyoand Nagoya

The 'tea-grass plantation method' is an agricultural
technique that involves growing grass or bamboo leaves intea fields to create a biodiverse environment. Tea
produced using this method was recognized as a 'World
Agricultural Heritage' by the Food and Agriculture
Organization of the United Nations in 2013."

Our area is a place where you can learn
about the history of the Tokaido and thesustainability of agriculture."
The area stretching from Shimada City toKakegawa City along the Oi River in thecentral-western part of Shizuoka Prefectureis one of Japan's renowned tea-producing
regions. It also preserves the tradition of the"Satoyama " farming method, recognized as aWorld Agricultural Heritage. Additionally, itretains a rich history along the old Tokaido
route. This region is truly unique.

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Whenautumn arrives, this type of work comes to an end, and」
preparations for winter soil improvement begin. Since some areas are hilly,
most of the weeding still needs to be done manually

After the grass dries, it is spread again in the tea fields.
SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) are bringing attention tosustainable farming practices right now.

Tea grass can protect tea trees from cold weather andprovide natural nutrients while serving as habitats for insects
and grass flowers. This cultivation method not only produces
delicious tea but also promotes biodiversity coexistence. You
can also observe endangered flowers and insects in tea fields
grown using this method. Tea produced in this way is
gradually gaining attention and attracting more fansworldwide.

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①The Sky Tea Garden Restaurant②Premium Sencha Experience
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2024/2/14① The Sky Tea Garden
Restaurantschedul① Sky Tea Garden Restaurant, Estimated Time: 4 hours and up
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To learn about the tea-grass plantation method and enjoy a kaiseki meal prepared with seasonal ingredients.

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MICE groups of 10 to 20 people

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Up to 30 people.

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Please inquire for details.

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Nearby Station: It's a 20-minute drive from JR
Kakegawa Station.
Tea harvesting is possible almost year-round.
A short hike of about 30 minutes before meals leads
to a mountain shrine visit.
Enjoy magnificent views and indulge in kaiseki meals
made with seasonal fresh ingredients and fruits.
Experience hand-brewing and tasting of premium tea.

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Special Venue: KapposhiTerrace

The Sky Tea Garden
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We will enjoy
tempura made fromcompressed tea leaves

用自家煮沸的高級煎茶

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We look forward to welcomingeveryone."②"Premium Sencha Experience and Tea Gathering(Kakegawa Tea, Honkawane Tea, Shimada Tea)"schedule②高級煎茶體驗會 ，所需時間 ：３時間

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Purpose"Tea plantation and factory tours, premium sencha brewing experience, tea tasting, tea ceremonies, and otheractivities are available to understand the local green tea culture."

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MICE

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Capacity

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Suitable for around 10 people.
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Unique Point
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Kakegawa
area.

You can choose from three areas and tea rooms(multiple selections allowed, arrangements possible):
Understanding the unique local tea culture (teaplantation visits, experiences).
Experience brewing and tasting award-winningpremium green tea.
Enjoy tea drinking and cultural exchange.

•Geography: Kakegawa has a warm climate, moderate rainfall, and a mountainous terrain, making it ideal for tea
cultivation. Taking advantage of these conditions, Kakegawa City has approximately 1,114 hectares of tea fields. Tea
cultivation in Kakegawa is said to have begun about 400 years ago.

•Features: Renowned for steamed tea, local farmers and tea masters in Kakegawa have dedicated themselves toproducing delicious tea. Their efforts have resulted in "deep-steamed tea," which is now widely known throughout
Japan. Tea produced in Kakegawa enjoys a high reputation domestically, having won the prestigious "Production
Area Award" at the most authoritative national tea evaluation competition for 10 consecutive years, a total of 24 times,
showcasing the highest quality tea in Japan.

•Production Method: "Deep-steaming" is a tea-making method that involves steaming the tea leaves for a longer
period than usual. By prolonging the steaming time, bitterness and astringency in the tea leaves are reduced while
enhancing the aroma and flavor. The longer steaming time softens the tea leaves' structure, facilitating the extractionof more aroma and flavor components. Tea produced using the deep-steaming method typically has a smoother, less
bitter taste. This tea-making method is mainly applied to Japanese green teas such as Sencha and Gyokuro, butsome Taiwanese black teas also use this method.

•Farming Method: In the eastern part of Kakegawa City, tea is primarily cultivated using the unique traditional farming
method called " Chagusaba farming." This method involves harvesting grasses such as reeds and rush around thetea fields ( Chagusaba ) and spreading them over the fields from autumn to winter. Tea produced using this method ishighly praised for its excellent taste and aroma.

•SDGs: (Sustainable Development Goals) SDGs

TOUBUN"Fujibumi " refers to the residence ofIto Bunshichi , the last head of thewholesale store in Nichibanka-juku .
Bunshichi Ito began operating a postoffice at his home, Fujibumi , aroundthe same time as the start of theJapanese postal system in Meiji 4(1871). It is said to be one of theearliest post offices in Japan.

AwagatakeTerrace
On May 30, 2019, a new summit restingarea called the " Awagatake World
Agricultural Heritage Tea Grass Field
Platform (commonly known as Kapposhi
Platform)" was opened at an altitude of532 meters on the summit of MountAwagatake . From this platform, visitors
can admire the beautiful landscape woven
by tea plantations cultivated using
traditional agricultural methods at the footof Mount Awagatake . They can also enjoy
views of Mount Fuji, the airport, the Izu
Peninsula, Suruga Bay, and the Southern
Alps. This summit resting area is a precious
place where people can appreciate thebeauty of nature and the history ofagriculture.

KAWAZAKAYAIn the 2nd year of the Bunka era(1805), Ota Sueshige , the lord ofKakegawa Castle, built this historicbuilding in the city's Kyorakuen . Later,
it was relocated to Kakegawa Castle
and transferred to Kawasakaya in
the first year of Meiji (1868). Thewalls of the tokonoma alcove are
made of " kuzu" (arrowroot), a
specialty of Kakegawa , and the pillars
are made of the rare " utsubu " gianttree.

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Honkawane Area
Geography: Located in the mountainous area connecting the Akakama
mountain range, tea fields are situated on steep slopes spanning the OiRiver. In early spring, mist rises from the heated waters of the Oi River,
covering the tea fields like a natural cold curtain. This softens the tea leaves,ultimately resulting in the cultivation of high-quality tea. Additionally,surrounded by mountains, although there is less sunlight, this also helps toreduce the bitterness and astringency of the tea leaves.

•Characteristics: The main features of Kawane tea are its refreshing aroma
and golden hue. The aroma is long-lasting and fresh, with a mild taste andno bitterness, providing a gentle mouthfeel.

•Production Method: Compared to warmer lowlands, mountainous areas
naturally have fewer pests and diseases. Therefore, fewer pesticides are usedin these areas, resulting in lower pesticide residues and meeting export
standards. Traditional light-steaming methods are also employed.

•Tea Farm”Aitouen "Chameikan"The charming tones of thesuikinkutsu and the red-haired
carpet decorations in the tatami
room create a rich Japanese
atmosphere. You can experience
the pleasure of brewing adelicious cup of tea in this space."

We have renovated an old traditional
house into ' Kutourizato ,' wherevisitors are welcomed to taste ourhomemade Kawane tea. Here, youcan forget about time and enjoy
leisurely moments in Kawane .
Starting from the summer of Reiwa
4, you can sit on the terrace of'Kutourizato ' and listen to themurmuring sound of the Oi River,greet the whistle of the passing SL
steam train, and enjoy the chirpingof birds while savoring ourhandcrafted teas."島田地區 （初倉・金谷）
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Shimada Area
Geography: The main tea-producing areas in Shimada are divided into tworegions. The first is the mountainous area located on the left bank of themiddle reaches of the Oi River, where the morning and evening river mist
shields the sunlight. As a result, the tea leaves here grow with a beautiful
watercolor, elegant aroma, and delicious flavor. The second area is locatedon the right bank of the lower reaches of the Oi River, where the tea leaves
are bathed in abundant sunlight, resulting in rich flavors and deep
watercolor.
Characteristics: The river mist of the Oi River blocks the sunlight, giving
Shimada tea its rich green color and deep beautiful watercolor, which is its
charm. This tea is rich in original flavors and has a rich taste. Moreover,upon tasting, you can feel the elegant and delicate aroma spreading out.
In recent years, we have also started producing black tea, and have won
many awards in Japanese black tea competitions.
Production Method: We use original tea-making methods to match thecharacteristics of our vast tea fields and the transition from morning mist
to deep fog.

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Fujinokuni Tea Capital
MuseumThe branch of the Shimada
City Museum, known as the"Former Sakurai Residence.

In this museum, we havereconstructed the tea room andgarden built by the daimyo tea
master Kobori Enshu (1579-1647)
during the Edo period. The tea room,"Shomoku-ro ," is a restoration basedon existing drawings and documents,
partially recreating parts of theTakimoto-bo at the Iwashimizu
Hachimangu Shrine in Kyoto and theFushimi Bugyo-yashiki . Enshu blended
the elegance of the imperial courtwith the world of waka poetry,creating his unique " kirei sabi" teaceremony, based on the tradition of"wabi-cha" inherited from Shukoh ,Takeno Shoho , Sen no Rikyu, andFuruta Oribe. In this tea room, youcan get up close to appreciate Enshu's
world of " kirei sabi."

The Former Sakurai Residence,constructed in the 33rd year of theMeiji era (1900). This traditional
townhouse features a prominent
entrance hall leading to a roof that
extends to the second floor, covered
with traditional tiles, showcasing thecharacteristic large roof of old houses.
The first floor is built with traditional
construction methods, sturdy anddurable, while the second floor isconstructed in a delicate and serene
Kyoto sukashiyama style, suitable foruse as a tea room.

Tea Farm Iimuraen

Tea Farm
Tour

In Kikugawa , Shimada City,
Shizuoka Prefecture, locatedat the northern end of theMakinohara Plateau, there isa tea farm that has been inoperation for over 150 years.
Recently, we have started
offering tasting services forblack tea.

Tea factory
tour

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