Site of Japan's First Ureshino Tea
Saga Prefecture · Japan
Not only is the location completely in the countryside (it's about as rural as you are ever going to get) but no matter what the season the Green Tea fields are still an amazing shade of vibrant green. It's hard to explain that in the middle of winter that colors like this even exist. The contrast is so mazing that it actually blows your mind. The manicured hedges of the Green Tea fields are absolutely mesmerizing. It could be just me but every time I see another interesting hedge shape along the river bank or on the hill I just have to step out of my car and take another picture. It's like a drug, you just can't get enough!
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to a site of profound historical significance: the birthplace of Ureshino tea. Here, amidst the quiet beauty of the Saga countryside, we stand at the origin point of a tradition that has flourished for nearly five hundred…
Listen in the app2The Memorial Monument and Inscriptions
At the heart of this site stands a stone monument dedicated to the pioneers of Ureshino tea. The weathered inscriptions on the stone tell a story of resilience and dedication. …
Listen in the app3The Panoramic View of the 'Tea Waves'
From this slightly elevated position, you are treated to a panoramic view of the surrounding tea plantations. The locals often refer to this sight as 'tea waves' because of the way the rounded bushes flow across the contours of…
Listen in the app4The Ancient Tea Bush and Botanical Heritage
While most of the tea you see is modern, this area is home to several ancient specimens that serve as botanical links to the past. These older bushes have thicker, more gnarled trunks and a more expansive growth pattern than…
Listen in the app5The Traditional Water Management Systems
Near the historic site, you can still find traces of the traditional water management systems that were essential for the early success of tea cultivation. Small, stone-lined channels and primitive irrigation ponds demonstrate…
Listen in the app6The Symbolic Entrance Gate
As we approach the boundary of the historic area, we pass through a symbolic gate that marks the transition from the modern world to this sacred historical space. In Japan, gates like this serve to focus the mind and signify that…
Listen in the app7The Reflection Bench and Quietude
Our final stop within the site is a simple wooden bench placed specifically to offer a place for quiet reflection. From here, you can sit and absorb the entire environment—the monument, the ancient bushes, the irrigation…
Listen in the app8Closing
As we leave the site of the first Ureshino tea, we carry with us a deeper understanding of the roots of this remarkable tradition. We have explored the physical markers of history, from the stone monument to the ancient bushes…
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What is Site of Japan's First Ureshino Tea?
Site of Japan's First Ureshino Tea is a place in Saga Prefecture · Japan with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Saga Prefecture · Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 33.0986, 129.9337 |
| Last updated |