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The Tea Growing Region of Shizuoka
There is something special about Shizuoka. The rocky coastline and springs of
the Izu Peninsula. The magnificent Southern Alps. The winding waters of many
rivers, the Fuji, Abe, Ohi and Tenryu. The Beautiful waters of Lake Hamana.
Historically significant sites such as Shiraito Falls, Irozaki and Mt. Kuno).
Shizuoka's numerous scenic spots attract many visitors.
In Shizuoka, tea is grown just about everywhere. Among the
most notable areas are, the heights of Makinohara and Iwatahara, mountainous
districts around the basin of Abekawa, Ohigawa and Tenryugawa rivers, all famous
for their tea plantations. Shizuoka boasts about 41% of the tea plantations in
Japan. Shizuoka is the top tea producing area in Japan. It is also top in
quality with a climate ideally suited for tea production.
Gross tea production amount (1998)
Unit: 100 million yen
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Shizuoka |
Whole of Japan |
| Gross production amount |
641 |
1,412 |
| Share |
45% |
100% |
Source: "Agriculture, forestry and
fisheries statistic prompt report"
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Statistical information
bureau |
Shizuoka is also known for its woodcrafts and other traditional crafts using
natural materials such as bamboo. Throughout history in Shizuoka, many famous
artisans-including carpenters, sculptors, craftsmen who made architectural
fittings, and lacquerware makers-were brought here to help construct Sumpu
Castle, which Tokugawa Ieyasu built as his place of retirement; the magnificent
lacquered Kunozan Toshoguv and the Sengen Shrine commissioned by the third
shogun, Tokugawa Iemitsu, in 1634.
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