

River Area
The Oi River originates 3,000 meters high in the Southern Alps of Japan and runs through Shizuoka Prefecture from north to south. The Oi River basin is home to three vast green tea production areas, including Kawane, Shimada and Kanaya.
About this tea terroir
The tea producing area located upstream of the Oi River basin is uniquely blessed with a perfect climate for growing tea due to its huge day and nighttime temperature variance and unfailing morning mist from the river, which is surrounded by forest-clad mountains. Kawanehoncho green tea is cultivated in fertile soil canopied by river mist in a naturally rich valley and when brewed, is a transparent, golden yellowish-green color The area located midstream of the Oi River basin is protected from direct sunlight by morning and evening mists, whereas the region located downstream of the Oi River basin receives more direct sunlight. The tea fields in Shimada and Kanaya located along the midstream and downstream of the Oi River produce tasty green teas with a rich aroma.
- Access
The coastline is about a 45-minute drive from JR Shizuoka Station.
- Tourism
Given the natural blessings of the Oi River, Suruga offers a variety of ecotours and “green” tours, including tea leaf picking and local farm-life experiences. Sumatakyo and Kawane, located upstream of the Oi River, are nationally famous for their superb viewing spots and rich nature. You can also enjoy the soothing mountain stream by taking a ride on the local steam locomotive run by the Oigawa Railway. Shimada and Kanaya used to be thriving post towns along the Tokaido Highway. The Horai Bridge (designated by Guinness as the world’s longest pedestrian wooden bridge) and the Shizuoka Tea Museum are popular spots to visit.
- Asset
The river area is renowned for its quality brand of tea due its ideal location, time-honored traditional methods and the hard-working efforts of local tea producers.
Things to do in the River Area
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Matcha More Café
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Yamakasho Tea Farm
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TENKU NO YADO: Farm Stay Inn in the Sky
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SkyTEC Flying Academy
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Shitoro-Ware Hikoji Kiln
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Horai Bridge 897.4 Tea Gift Shop
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A!Sobi-An Farm Stay Inn
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Kanetou Miura Tea Farm
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Sumata Gorge Area
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Okuoi Area
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Delicious Tea at Aito-en Tea Farm
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Tea Farm Masui-en’s Best Tea
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KADODE OOIGAWA
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Shimada Kimono Sanpo
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Sakyoen
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Cafe Kotobukien
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Uoichi
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Naitoen
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Sasuki Tea Plantation
River Area
River Area By Map
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Taste & Experience
Tea Museum, Shizuoka
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Taste & Experience
Matcha More Café
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Taste & Experience
Yamakasho Tea Farm
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Accommodation
TENKU NO YADO: Farm Stay Inn in the Sky
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Outdoors
SkyTEC Flying Academy
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Culture
Shitoro-Ware Hikoji Kiln
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Shopping
Horai Bridge 897.4 Tea Gift Shop
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Accommodation
A!Sobi-An Farm Stay Inn
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Taste & Experience
Kanetou Miura Tea Farm
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Culture
Sumata Gorge Area
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Outdoors
Okuoi Area
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Taste & Experience
Delicious Tea at Aito-en Tea Farm
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Taste & Experience
Tea Farm Masui-en’s Best Tea
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Shopping
KADODE OOIGAWA
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Culture
Shimada Kimono Sanpo
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Culture
Sakyoen
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Culture
Cafe Kotobukien
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Accommodation
Uoichi
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Taste & Experience
Naitoen
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Taste & Experience
Sasuki Tea Plantation
Discover Suruga
Explore Suruga’s bountiful tea culture, farming techniques, sustainable lifestyles and local cuisines in its four treasured tea producing areas.
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Shizuoka Downtown
Shizuoka City
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Mountain Area
Including Shizuoka and Fujieda Cities
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Bay Area
Including Yaizu, Yoshida, and Makinohara Cities
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River Area
Including Shimada and Kawanehon Cities
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Shizuoka Downtown
Shizuoka City
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Mountain Area
Including Shizuoka and Fujieda Cities
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Bay Area
Including Yaizu, Yoshida, and Makinohara Cities
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River Area
Including Shimada and Kawanehon Cities