Wazuka｜Beautiful Tea Fields & Serene Countryside

Wazuka is a tea-growing area.

Take a JR train from JR Nara Station to JR Kamo Station, then transfer to a bus and get off at either “Wazuka-yama no Ie” or the next stop, “Wazuka-kawahara.”

There aren’t many buses, but since they connect with the JR trains, you can reach Wazuka relatively quickly if you catch a well-timed train.

In the center is the bus stop “Wazuka-yama no Ie.” From there, heading towards the “Current Location (A red square)” sign, you will find parking and a roadside station.

If you want to visit the tourist information center first, get off at the next bus stop, “Wazuka-kawahara.”

Tea fields are located at various points: “Ishidera” on the left, “Shirasu” near the center, and “Kamatsuka” on the center-right. You can’t enter the tea fields, but you can enjoy the view.

The tea fields at Kamatsuka.

The tea fields at Ishidera.

Ishidera

The poles standing among the tea fields are fans. They are installed to protect the leaves from frost.

The tomb of Prince Azumi.

From the tomb of Prince Azumi, you can view the streets of Wazuka.

Shoho-ji Temple

The autumn foliage season is said to be very beautiful here.

The Great Cedar of Yasaka Shrine

This massive cedar tree is said to be over 1,300 years old.
About 1,300 years ago was the early Nara period.
This remarkable cedar has witnessed the changes in the world from the Nara period to the present day and possesses incredible vitality.