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Looking to step beyond Kyoto’s bustling matcha shops and see where the magic actually grows? Head south to Wazuka—a tranquil mountain town nestled in rolling green hills that produces roughly 40 percent of Kyoto’s Uji-cha. From sweeping views at the iconic Ishitera tea fields to hands-on farm tours, tea-infused lunches, and e-bike rides through 800 years of tea history, it’s the perfect countryside escape.

Read more in our latest guide: Wazuka Tea Plantation: A Guide to Kyoto’s Rolling Tea Fields