When was Koukaen founded?

Koukaen was founded in 1948, based in Nishio, Aichi. That is 78 years ago.

Where is Koukaen matcha grown?

The Koukaen teas on this page come from Nishio, Aichi prefecture.

Does Koukaen offer single-origin matcha?

Yes, all of Koukaen's blends are listed as single-origin: each is labelled with one growing region, not necessarily one farm.

Where does Koukaen ship to?

Listed regions: Japan. Check Koukaen's official site for your destination.

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Koukaen

香嘉園

Koukaen is a Nishio tea specialist founded in 1948 that manufactures and retails matcha and green tea from its base in Nishio, Aichi.

Brand story

Koukaen presents itself as a long-running Nishio tea company built on in-house production and the ability to tailor matcha for drinking, commercial and processing uses. Its site calls Nishio one of Japan's leading matcha-producing areas, and its history page lists company milestones from its 1948 founding alongside national and Kansai tea fairs held in Nishio.

Brand Facts

Japanese name: 香嘉園
Founded: 1948
Headquarters: Nishio, Aichi
Origin regions: Nishio
Official site: www.koukaen.net
Ships to: Japan
Blends tracked: 4

Origin regionsNishio

Blend Lineup

4 blends

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Where to Buy Koukaen in Japan

Official stores and authorized retailers in Japan.

Headquarters

Nishio, Aichi

株式会社香嘉園
Headquarters
愛知県西尾市西浅井町西田39

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Koukaen founded?: Koukaen was founded in 1948, based in Nishio, Aichi. That is 78 years ago.
Where is Koukaen matcha grown?: The Koukaen teas on this page come from Nishio, Aichi prefecture.
Does Koukaen offer single-origin matcha?: Yes, all of Koukaen's blends are listed as single-origin: each is labelled with one growing region, not necessarily one farm.
Where does Koukaen ship to?: Listed regions: Japan. Check Koukaen's official site for your destination.

Sources

Sources (4)

Koukaen company profile

Accessed Mar 28, 2026Confidence: 96%

Supports: Koukaen states it was founded in December 1948, incorporated on May 1 1981, and is headquartered at 39 Nishida, Nishi-Asai-cho, Nishio, Aichi.

Koukaen history

Accessed Mar 28, 2026Confidence: 94%

Supports: The brand timeline records founding by Naito Kaichi in Showa 23 and the start of retail operations in Showa 40.

What is Nishio matcha

Accessed Mar 28, 2026Confidence: 90%

Supports: Koukaen frames itself around Nishio matcha production and explains the local origin story and industrial development of Nishio tea.

Aichi Product Fair PDF

Accessed Mar 28, 2026Confidence: 82%

Supports: Koukaen showcased the matcha names Shoho no Kaori, Enyukan, Tsutenkan, and Koen in a recent Aichi promotional fair.

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