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Nanzanen

南山園

Nanzan-en is a Nishio matcha producer based in Anjo, Aichi, combining tea-garden cultivation, tencha processing, stone milling, factory production, and direct retail under one company.

Brand story

Founded in 1935 and incorporated in 1983, Nanzan-en emphasizes integrated matcha production from self-managed shaded tea gardens and contract growers through traceable factory processing. The company positions itself as a long-running guardian of Nishio matcha while supporting both tea-ceremony use and wider food-service applications, and it publicly highlights FSSC 22000 food-safety certification and halal-certified product lines.

Brand Facts

Japanese name: 南山園
Founded: 1935
Headquarters: Anjo, Aichi, Japan
Origin regions: Nishio
Certifications: FSSC 22000, Halal Certified
Official site: nanzanen.jp
Ships to: Japan
Price/gram range: ¥43–¥238/g
Blends tracked: 10

Origin regionsNishio

CertificationsFSSC 22000Halal Certified

Blend Lineup

10 blends

Where to Buy Nanzanen in Japan

Official stores and authorized retailers across Japan.

Headquarters Official Store Authorized Retailer

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nanzanen founded?: Nanzanen was established in 1935 in Anjo, Aichi, Japan. It is a pre-war era matcha producer with 91 years of history.
Where is Nanzanen matcha grown?: Nanzanen sources its matcha from Nishio in Aichi prefecture, one of Japan's recognized matcha-producing regions.
Does Nanzanen offer single-origin matcha?: Yes, all of Nanzanen's blends are single-origin, meaning the tea leaves come from one specific farm or region rather than being blended across multiple sources.
How many matcha products does Nanzanen offer?: Nanzanen currently offers 10 matcha blends across 3 grade levels (Ceremonial, Daily, Premium). The lineup ranges from Asahi-no-Mukashi to Yahagi-no-Shiro, covering different preparation styles and price points.
Why is Nanzanen matcha more expensive?: Nanzanen matcha ranges from ¥43 to ¥238 per gram, placing it in the premium tier. Higher pricing typically reflects stone-milling, single-origin sourcing, specific cultivar selection, or traditional production methods — and Nanzanen's 91-year heritage.
Where does Nanzanen ship to?: Nanzanen ships to: Japan. Availability may vary — check their official site for current shipping options.
Where can I buy Nanzanen matcha in Japan?: Nanzanen has 3 retail locations in Japan, including Nanzanen Honshachokubaijo in Anjo.
What certifications does Nanzanen hold?: Nanzanen holds 2 certifications: FSSC 22000, Halal Certified. These are verified through our editorial review process.

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南山園会社情報

Accessed Mar 27, 2026Confidence: 98%

Supports: Company name 株式会社南山園, founded 1935, established 1983, headquarters at 20 Minamiyama Fujii-cho, Anjo, Aichi.

南山園公式オンラインストア

Accessed Mar 27, 2026Confidence: 98%

Supports: Official domestic Japanese online shop for Nanzan-en matcha products priced in JPY.

南山園のこだわり

Accessed Mar 27, 2026Confidence: 96%

Supports: Nanzan-en highlights self-managed tea gardens, traceability, stone milling, FSSC 22000, and halal-certified product lines.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nanzanen founded?

Nanzanen was established in 1935 in Anjo, Aichi, Japan. It is a pre-war era matcha producer with 91 years of history.

Where is Nanzanen matcha grown?

Nanzanen sources its matcha from Nishio in Aichi prefecture, one of Japan's recognized matcha-producing regions.

Does Nanzanen offer single-origin matcha?

Yes, all of Nanzanen's blends are single-origin, meaning the tea leaves come from one specific farm or region rather than being blended across multiple sources.

How many matcha products does Nanzanen offer?

Nanzanen currently offers 10 matcha blends across 3 grade levels (Ceremonial, Daily, Premium). The lineup ranges from Asahi-no-Mukashi to Yahagi-no-Shiro, covering different preparation styles and price points.

Why is Nanzanen matcha more expensive?

Nanzanen matcha ranges from ¥43 to ¥238 per gram, placing it in the premium tier. Higher pricing typically reflects stone-milling, single-origin sourcing, specific cultivar selection, or traditional production methods — and Nanzanen's 91-year heritage.

Where does Nanzanen ship to?

Nanzanen ships to: Japan. Availability may vary — check their official site for current shipping options.

Where can I buy Nanzanen matcha in Japan?

Nanzanen has 3 retail locations in Japan, including Nanzanen Honshachokubaijo in Anjo.

What certifications does Nanzanen hold?

Nanzanen holds 2 certifications: FSSC 22000, Halal Certified. These are verified through our editorial review process.

Sources

Sources (3)

南山園会社情報

Accessed Mar 27, 2026Confidence: 98%

Supports: Company name 株式会社南山園, founded 1935, established 1983, headquarters at 20 Minamiyama Fujii-cho, Anjo, Aichi.

南山園公式オンラインストア

Accessed Mar 27, 2026Confidence: 98%

Supports: Official domestic Japanese online shop for Nanzan-en matcha products priced in JPY.

南山園のこだわり

Accessed Mar 27, 2026Confidence: 96%

Supports: Nanzan-en highlights self-managed tea gardens, traceability, stone milling, FSSC 22000, and halal-certified product lines.

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Brand Facts

Blend Lineup

Where to Buy Nanzanen in Japan

Anjo, Aichi

Nishio, Aichi

安城市, 愛知県

Frequently Asked Questions

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Blend Lineup

Where to Buy Nanzanen in Japan

Anjo, Aichi

Nishio, Aichi

安城市, 愛知県

Frequently Asked Questions

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