Makinohara Plateau Tea Fields: Green Spectacular Scenery Spreading in Japan's Largest Tea Production Area

Japan's Largest Tea Production Area

Makinohara Plateau is a highland in central-western Shizuoka, known as Japan's largest tea production area. Vast tea fields developed by former Shogunate samurai after the Meiji Restoration still spread, with majestic scenery that could be called a "sea of tea" enjoyable.

Spectacular Tea Field Views

Makinohara Plateau's tea fields are characterized by unique scenery with orderly trimmed tea plants continuing. The green is most vivid during spring new tea season (April-May) with beautiful rural scenery spreading combined with tea picking work scenes. Tea field photos with Mt. Fuji as background are representative spectacular views of Shizuoka.

Tea Picking Experience and Tea Factory Tours

In the Makinohara area, farms offering tea picking experiences during spring (April-May) tea picking season. Tea-making experiences using hand-picked fresh leaves and tea factory viewing tours are also popular activities.