Wazuka Town gradually warms up from west to east in spring. In Ishitera and nearby places, located in the western part of Wazuka, tea picking begins no later than late April. Therefore, the tea plantations in this area are called Hayaba (place of early harvest).
The tea plantations in Shirasu and Ishitera, cultivated with modern methods of agriculture, present beautiful scenery. The tea fields carpet the mountain slopes, forming breathtaking panoramas. In Ishitera, you can enjoy a stunning view of the tea fields that seem to kiss the sky. When you gaze up at the diminutive peak, the surprising vista reveals itself.
These places are a part of tea plantations registered as the first Scenic Assets of Kyoto Prefecture. They are also a part of the Japan Heritage (Japanese Tea: Eight Centuries of Tradition).
As a side note, you can rent an electric bicycle at Wazukacha Cafe and enjoy cycling in Wazuka. Enjoy the town's landscapes and natural scenery. (The tea plantations are private property. Please do not enter them.)
- Tel
- 0774-78-0300 (Wazuka Town Tourist Information Center)
- Address
- Ishitera Marutsuka, Wazuka Town, Soraku-gun, Kyoto
(Including its neighborhood)
- Access
- -About 10 min. by car from Kamo Station (JR Kansai Line)
-About 7 min. on foot from Wazuka Takahashi bus stop
