Nishio Matcha: Green Jewel Proud of Japan's Largest Matcha Production Area

Japan's Largest Matcha Production Area

Nishio City in Aichi's west Mikawa region is nationally known as a "matcha production area" boasting Japan's largest matcha production volume. Nishio City's matcha production began in the Edo era, currently producing about 33% of nationwide matcha production volume.

Nishio Matcha Sweets

Nishio matcha is characterized by deep green color, rich aroma, and umami, shipped nationwide as raw material for matcha sweets. In Nishio City, diverse matcha sweets including matcha soft cream, matcha pudding, matcha daifuku, and matcha ramen can be enjoyed.

Tea Farm Tours and Matcha Experiences

In Nishio City, facilities for tea farm viewing, tea-picking experiences, and matcha-grinding experiences are available. Spring (April-May) tea-picking season has beautiful green tea fields with facilities allowing experiencing matcha manufacturing processes popular.