Kamikatsu Awa Bancha is a traditional tea made in small quantities by people living in Kamikatsu Town, Tokushima Prefecture.
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Kamikatsu Awa Bancha is a traditional tea made in small quantities by people living in Kamikatsu Town, Tokushima Prefecture. Made during the hottest summer months, mature tea leaves are hand picked from wild tea trees, fermented in barrels for up to three weeks, and sun-dried.
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Kamikatsu Awa Bancha is a unique fermented green tea with a refreshing sour taste. After picking, boiling, and kneading, the tea leaves are packed firmly into a barrel, sealed with basho leaves, weighed with a weight, and fermented lactic acid bacteria. This fermentation process reduces the acidity, bitterness and astringency that is underlying green tea.
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Kamikatsu Awa Bancha Tea Box Limited Edition!
Based on the Zero Waste philosophy, the tea packaging design was inspired by the traditional Japanese tea box, "Tea Box." Tea boxes are handmade Japanese cedar boxes that have been used to preserve and transport tea leaves since the late Edo period (1800s). Each part of the tea box is made by Kamikatsu craftsmen who create products that connect people and nature.
This tea box is more than just a package. It embodies the world's vision of value local resources and technology and encourages conscious consumption.
access Access
| Nearest public transport | The nearest airport is Tokushima Awa Odori Airport (TKS) (1.5 hours by car to Kamikatsu). Customers coming from overseas can use the direct express bus from Kansai International Airport (KIX) to Tokushima Station or Takamatsu Airport (TAK). (2-2.5 hours drive to Kamikatsu). If you are coming by train or bus, the nearest station is JR Tokushima Station (an hour drive from Kamikatsu). From JR Tokushima Station, you can charter a private taxi or minibus depending on the number of people in your group. |
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| Parking available | Approximately 10 cars, and when you are chartered, you can park on a minibus or large bus. |
| Shuttle bus Whether there is a transfer service | We accept up to 11 people within the town for INOW guests only. If the group exceeds 11 people, minibuses or private taxis are available upon request. |
basic information Information
| Business name | INOW / INOW |
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| location | 32-1 Hirama, Fukuhara, Kamikatsucho, Katsuura-gun, Tokushima Prefecture, 771-4501 |
| telephone number | INOW Whatsapp App and Phone Number: +81 80-8812-9854 |
| email address | inowkamikatsu@gmail.com |
| Opening hours | Open all year round |
| Closed days | 2025 will be available for one month in December. |
| Support details | ■Comprehensive Program Design (Co-Creation) INOW designs the program with guests. We ask for your preferences through online meetings and coordinate the appropriate instructors and partners. We will also offer accommodation, transportation and meals, but you can make your own reservation. ■Multilingual Support INOW offers programs in English and Japanese. Multilingual staff will translate and cultural interpreters, support smooth dialogue between local residents and guests, creating an environment where everyone can participate in discussions and interactions. ■Accommodation, transportation, and meal reservation support We support accommodation and transportation reservations within Kamikatsu Town. The meals will be offered in collaboration with chefs and local partners, specializing in zero waste and local culture. ■Support for international media coverage Supports interviews with overseas media. Foreign staff will plan and coordinate the area, and will handle a wide range of services, including filming permission, translation, and arranging release forms. He has a wealth of experience in accepting large-scale interviews and independent journalists. |
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