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Sakihara Seicha

崎原製茶

Sakihara Seicha (崎原製茶) is a vertically integrated tea producer in Godaicho, Satsumasendai, Kagoshima. The company traces its roots to 1951, when founder Hiroshi Sakihara began clearing tea fields on the Sendai Plain, and officially opened Sakihara Seicha in 1954. Its official Japanese site states that the business handles cultivation, aracha manufacturing, blending, product making, and direct sales in-house, growing tea on two self-managed farms with nine cultivars raised using organic fertilizer. Representative Kazuhiro Sakihara leads a lineup centered on Kagoshima sencha and gyokuro, alongside black tea, oolong, pu-erh, and a substantial matcha-blend range. The company obtained ISO 22000 food-safety certification in 2021.

Brand story

The official brand story centers on turning the climate of the Sendai Plain into a complete in-house tea craft. Sakihara Seicha began in terrain where tea fields were once scarce, then built its identity around growing tea on two farms, blending on-site, and delivering a cup that reflects the region's water, soil, and large day-night temperature swings. Its matcha-blend products extend that same philosophy into easy daily formats such as loose leaf, standard tea bags, large tea bags, and cold-brew pouches.

Brand Facts

Japanese name: 崎原製茶
Founded: 1954
Headquarters: Godaicho, Satsumasendai, Kagoshima
Origin regions: Kagoshima
Certifications: ISO 22000
Official site: sakihara-seicha.jp
Ships to: Japan
Price/gram range: ¥11–¥27/g
Blends tracked: 7

Origin regionsKagoshima

CertificationsISO 22000

Blend Lineup

7 blends

Where to Buy Sakihara Seicha in Japan

Official stores and authorized retailers across Japan.

Headquarters Official Store Authorized Retailer

Satsumasendai, Kagoshima

Kagoshima

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sakihara Seicha founded?: Sakihara Seicha was established in 1954 in Godaicho, Satsumasendai, Kagoshima. It is a late 20th century matcha producer with 72 years of history.
Where is Sakihara Seicha matcha grown?: Sakihara Seicha sources its matcha from Kagoshima in Kagoshima prefecture, one of Japan's recognized matcha-producing regions.
How many matcha products does Sakihara Seicha offer?: Sakihara Seicha currently offers 7 matcha blends. The lineup ranges from Matcha-iri Genmaicha Leaf Type 100g to Mizudashi Matcha-iri Sencha LT Tea Bag Type 6g x 15p, covering different preparation styles and price points.
Why is Sakihara Seicha matcha more expensive?: Sakihara Seicha matcha ranges from ¥11 to ¥27 per gram, placing it in the premium tier. Higher pricing typically reflects stone-milling, single-origin sourcing, specific cultivar selection, or traditional production methods.
Where does Sakihara Seicha ship to?: Sakihara Seicha ships to: Japan. Availability may vary — check their official site for current shipping options.
Where can I buy Sakihara Seicha matcha in Japan?: Sakihara Seicha has 7 retail locations in Japan, including Seikyo Coop Kagoshima Sendai in Satsumasendai.
What certifications does Sakihara Seicha hold?: Sakihara Seicha holds 1 certification: ISO 22000. These are verified through our editorial review process.

Sources

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企業情報

Accessed Mar 28, 2026Confidence: 99%

Supports: Representative is 崎原一博; headquarters is 471-1 Godaicho, Satsumasendai, Kagoshima; timeline includes ISO 22000 certification in 2021.

崎原製茶について

Accessed Mar 28, 2026Confidence: 98%

Supports: Founded in 1954; founder Hiroshi Sakihara began land clearing on the Sendai Plain; cultivation through blending is done in-house.

Sakihara Seicha Official Site — About

Accessed Mar 22, 2026Confidence: 97%

Supports: Founded 1954; address 鹿児島県薩摩川内市五代町471-1; rep Kazuhiro Sakihara; ISO22000 2021; 3 generations

Sakihara Seicha Products Page

Accessed Mar 22, 2026Confidence: 97%

Supports: 7 product types: sencha, gyokuro, hojicha, genmaicha, oolong, black tea, pu-erh. No standalone matcha.

崎原製茶公式通販サイトホーム

Accessed Mar 28, 2026Confidence: 97%

Supports: The company grows tea on two self-managed farms, cultivates nine varieties with organic fertilizer, and sells sencha, gyokuro, hojicha, oolong, black tea, pu-erh, and blended teas.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sakihara Seicha founded?

Sakihara Seicha was established in 1954 in Godaicho, Satsumasendai, Kagoshima. It is a late 20th century matcha producer with 72 years of history.

Where is Sakihara Seicha matcha grown?

Sakihara Seicha sources its matcha from Kagoshima in Kagoshima prefecture, one of Japan's recognized matcha-producing regions.

How many matcha products does Sakihara Seicha offer?

Sakihara Seicha currently offers 7 matcha blends. The lineup ranges from Matcha-iri Genmaicha Leaf Type 100g to Mizudashi Matcha-iri Sencha LT Tea Bag Type 6g x 15p, covering different preparation styles and price points.

Why is Sakihara Seicha matcha more expensive?

Sakihara Seicha matcha ranges from ¥11 to ¥27 per gram, placing it in the premium tier. Higher pricing typically reflects stone-milling, single-origin sourcing, specific cultivar selection, or traditional production methods.

Where does Sakihara Seicha ship to?

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

Where can I buy Sakihara Seicha matcha in Japan?

Sakihara Seicha has 7 retail locations in Japan, including Seikyo Coop Kagoshima Sendai in Satsumasendai.

What certifications does Sakihara Seicha hold?

Sakihara Seicha holds 1 certification: ISO 22000. These are verified through our editorial review process.

Sources

Sources (5)

企業情報

Accessed Mar 28, 2026Confidence: 99%

Supports: Representative is 崎原一博; headquarters is 471-1 Godaicho, Satsumasendai, Kagoshima; timeline includes ISO 22000 certification in 2021.

崎原製茶について

Accessed Mar 28, 2026Confidence: 98%

Supports: Founded in 1954; founder Hiroshi Sakihara began land clearing on the Sendai Plain; cultivation through blending is done in-house.

Sakihara Seicha Official Site — About

Accessed Mar 22, 2026Confidence: 97%

Supports: Founded 1954; address 鹿児島県薩摩川内市五代町471-1; rep Kazuhiro Sakihara; ISO22000 2021; 3 generations

Sakihara Seicha Products Page

Accessed Mar 22, 2026Confidence: 97%

Supports: 7 product types: sencha, gyokuro, hojicha, genmaicha, oolong, black tea, pu-erh. No standalone matcha.

崎原製茶公式通販サイトホーム

Accessed Mar 28, 2026Confidence: 97%

Supports: The company grows tea on two self-managed farms, cultivates nine varieties with organic fertilizer, and sells sencha, gyokuro, hojicha, oolong, black tea, pu-erh, and blended teas.