Discover Gifu - Tea, Craft, & Life
The Culture of Gifu
Gifu is located in the heart of Japan, Gifu Prefecture has long played an important role in Japanese history and culture.
Surrounded by mountains and clear rivers, the region developed as a crossroads connecting eastern and western Japan. Gifu is perhaps best known as the site of the Battle of Sekigahara in 1600 — a decisive turning point that shaped the future of Japan and marked the beginning of the Tokugawa shogunate. Alongside this rich history, Gifu has nurtured distinctive traditions of tea cultivation, pottery, and regional food culture that continue to thrive today.
The region is also home to distinctive tea-growing areas shaped by cool climates and local traditions. Beyond tea, Gifu is renowned for its ceramic heritage, traditional foods, and craftsmanship. Together, these cultural traditions reflect a way of life deeply connected to nature and the rhythms of everyday living.
Explore Gifu Through Tea, Food, & Craft

Tea
Nestled among the mountains of central Japan, Gifu’s tea regions produce teas known for their clean aroma, balanced flavor, and strong connection to the local landscape. From the misty valleys of Shirakawa to the mountain villages of Ibi and Kasuga, each area offers its own unique expression of tea.
Meet the Tea Producers of Gifu
Behind every tea is a producer carrying forward generations of knowledge and local tradition.
Discover the people shaping Gifu’s tea culture today.

Shirakawa Tea
by Nitta Farm
Located in the mountainous region of Shirakawa, these producers cultivate tea in cool, misty conditions that help create a smooth and aromatic character.
Known for both traditional and innovative approaches, Shirakawa has become one of Gifu’s most recognized tea-growing areas.
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Ibi Tea
by Shirai Tea Factory
Nestled among the mountains of western Gifu, Ibi is home to tea producers who have cultivated tea for generations in a rich natural environment.
The region produces a variety of teas that reflect both traditional craftsmanship and the unique character of the local landscape.
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Kasuga Tea
by Denroku Tea Garden
Kasuga Tea is a rare tea tradition preserved in the mountain area of Kasuga in Ibigawa.
Often produced from native tea varieties growing in steep mountain fields, Kasuga Tea is valued for its distinctive aroma and rustic character. Small-scale production and traditional cultivation methods continue to shape this unique regional tea culture today.
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Foods in Gifu
Gifu’s culinary traditions are rooted in its mountains, rivers, and agricultural heritage. From regional specialties to handcrafted ingredients, these foods reflect the flavors and culture of the region.
Ceramics in Gifu
Gifu is home to Mino ware, one of Japan’s most celebrated ceramic traditions with a history spanning over 1,300 years. From tea bowls and cups to everyday tableware, Mino ware is valued for its beauty, versatility, and deep connection to Japanese tea culture.
Discover the Tea Regions of Gifu
A Visit to Gifu Tea Farms

