About Tea In Kagoshima Prefecture
Kagoshima Prefecture is home to rugged mountainous terrain and plateaus, as well as 28 inhabited islands, including Tanegashima, Yakushima, and the Amami Islands.
Blessed with a warm climate and fertile soil rich in volcanic ash, the prefecture boasts one of the highest tea production volumes in the country.
Well-known varieties include Chiran tea (Minamikyushu City), Kirishima tea, and teas produced around Shibushi. The prefecture produces a diverse range of teas, centered on deep-steamed sencha, as well as organically grown teas and Japanese black tea.
Reference Links
For More Detailed Information, Please Also Refer To The Following Official And Producer Group Resources.
- 鹿児島県公式ホームページ－茶
- JA鹿児島県経済連－かごしま茶
- 鹿児島県茶生産協会－かごしま茶ナビ
- 鹿児島県茶業会議所
- 志布志市観光特産品協会－志布志のお茶