Explore Japan's Finest Matcha Terroirs
Explore the world's most advanced matcha terroir classification through our interactive map and terroir comparison table.
Kyoto
Legendary heritage featuring deep umami, delicate sweet notes, and traditional shading methods.

Uji
River mists and mineral-rich clay soils yield an exquisite, time-honored ceremonial standard.

Wazuka
Breathtaking hillside slopes offering exceptional airflow and a complex, highly aromatic profile.

Yame
Cool mountain mists and prolonged shading create an intensely rich, naturally sweet, and creamy cup.

Shizuoka
Sun-drenched foothills producing vibrant, refreshing green profiles with a pleasant, brisk finish.

Kagoshima
Volcanic ash soils and early harvests deliver an exceptionally smooth, mellow, and buttery experience.
Explore Japan's Finest Matcha Terroirs
Discover the regions, traditions and landscapes that shape the teas we love.
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Journey Through Japan's Legendary Matcha Regions
Japan grows tea in over a dozen different locations, but a few regions lead the way! Each region’s climate, soil, and traditions give its tea a unique flavor — from bright and grassy to deep and savory.
These stats are based on 2022 data, but in 2025 Kagoshima surpassed Shizuoka to become the largest producer of tea in Japan.

The World's Definitive Matcha Region Guide
A detailed terroir tables to explore authentic regional craftsmanship down to the exact farm.
Cultivar
Altitude
Farmers
Kyoto
Okumidori
100–300m
Noikeさん, Takadaさん
Uji
Okumidori, Yabukita, Asahi
100–250m
Takadaさん, Miyakoさん
Wazuka
Yabukita, Okumidori
200–400m
Nakaiさん
Yame
Saemidori, Okumidori
200–500m
Oishiさん, Miyakoさん
Shizuoka
Yabukita, Okumidori, Gokou, Sayamakaori
50–400m
Osadaさん, Masudaさん
Asamiya
Yabukita, Saemidori, Sayamamidori
200–400m
Katagiさん
Chiran
Okumidori, Asatsuyu
100–300m
Nuruki Mitsuoさん
Kirishima
Saemidori
200–450m
Hentaさん
Shibushi
Saemidori, Okumidori, Haruto 34, Seimei
20–150m
Sakamotoさん
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