Iruma Sayama Tea: The Kanto Region's Premier Tea-Producing Area

One of Three Major Tea Production Areas

Sayama Tea of Saitama Prefecture is one of Japan's three major tea production areas, known from the tea-picking song "Shizuoka for color, Uji for aroma, and Sayama for taste." The black soil of the Musashino plateau around Iruma City is ideal for tea cultivation, producing distinctive rich flavors.

Tea Field Scenery and Tea Production Experience

Beautiful tea fields spread across Iruma City, with green tea fields offering beautiful views regardless of season. Tea factory tours and tea-picking experiences are offered for deep learning about tea culture.

Iruma Outlet Mall

Iruma City has "Mitsui Outlet Park Iruma," making combined tea field sightseeing and shopping trips popular.