Wazuka tea (Wazuka, Kyoto Prefecture)

1.Introduction

Wazuka tea is Uji tea grown in Wazuka Town or produced by farmers living in the town.
Due to its geographic features, Wazuka Town experiences drastic changes between nighttime and daytime temperatures. This often results in the formation of fog that shields the tea leaves from strong sun exposure, giving them a distinctive aroma with a high content of amino acids, which impart a pleasant, savory taste.

Wazuka tea is also called the “Oya cha (lit. parent tea)” of Uji tea for its decisive role in flavoring Uji green tea.
Wazuka tea has therefore been traded at high prices since time immemorial.

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2.How to go to Wazuka

It takes about 1 hour by car or approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes by public transportation from Osaka.

Contact Information

Regional Brand Development Support Office, International Affairs Department, Kansai Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry（METI-Kansai）
address：1-5-44 Otemae, Chuo-ku, Osaka, 540-8535 Japan
tel：06-6966-6054
e-mail：bzl-kin-brandshitsu@meti.go.jp