Teatopia Festival in Kyoto

The two day Teatopia Festival in Kyoto, will be held on Saturday November 3rd to Sunday November 4th. The 茶源郷まつり or Chagenkyo matsuri is an ancient agricultural festival that has been held annually for almost 30 years.

There will be tea from 30 tea farms including tea from India, Indonesia, Taiwan, Korea, and all over Japan. There will also be tea culture and seminars featuring tea soap making, history of tea and Wazuka, kabuki theatre, tea ceremony and tea storytelling.

Some amazing tea inspired food will be available including Matcha Curry, Green Tea Sweets, and Ochazuke (rice with tea).

Event Information 

Date / Time: Sat November 3rd – Sun November 4th 2012 from 10am to 4pm
Location: Green Tea Wazuka Town, Kyoto
Address: 35 Hazama, Shirasu, Wazuka Town, Soraku, Kyoto, Japan
Price: Admission is FREE

Note: A shuttle bus to the event location will be available from JR Kamo Station

Inaugural World Tea Farms Festival

The Inaugural World Tea Farms Festival is a must see event you should schedule in to your calendar for March. It’s a 2 Day Festival celebrating tea from around the world. There will be tea from 30 tea farms including tea from India, Indonesia, Taiwan, Korea, and Japan. The tea from Japan will feature tea from Wazuka, Shizuoka, Yame, Kyoto, Nara and many more.

The event will be held on Saturday March 10th – Sunday March 11th from 10am to 4pm.