Kumamoto (熊本)
Mountain teas from the Kuma River basin and pan-fired styles in the north of the prefecture.
| Where | Kumamoto Prefecture, Kyushu |
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| Known for | Sencha, kamairicha, tamaryokucha |
About the region
Kumamoto's tea grows in misty inland basins. The Kuma region (Hitoyoshi-Kuma) is a recognised tea area, and pan-fired tea survives in northern districts.
Visit note: Hitoyoshi combines tea country with the Kuma River and a castle town.
Sources: Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) crop statistics; Ministry of Finance trade statistics; Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0); prefectural and municipal official information. Checked 5 November 2026.
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