About Tea In Hyogo Prefecture
Hyogo Prefecture is a region rich in natural environment, bordering the Seto Inland Sea and the Sea of Japan, with the Rokko Mountains in its central area.
Its history with tea is ancient, with tradition stating tea was planted by order of Emperor Saga in the Heian period (815 AD).
Major tea-producing areas include Tamba Sasayama, Sanda (Moushi), Asago, Kato, Sayo, and Kamikawa, which utilize the temperature differences found in foggy basins and mountainous regions.
Kobe Port, which developed as a gateway for trade, was also a crucial export port for Japanese tea. The region was quick to embrace luxury goods like black tea, coffee, and wine, and is also known for its sake production (such as the Nada Five Villages).
Reference Links
For more detailed information, please also refer to the following official and producer group resources.
- 丹波篠山農業協同組合－丹波篠山茶
- 茶香房きらめき（母子茶加工生産組合）
- みのり農業協同組合－播磨やしろ茶