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Shimodozono

下堂園

Shimodozono is a Kagoshima tea company founded in 1954 that presents itself as a bridge from local tea production to customers across Japan and overseas.

Brand story

The company centers its story on Kagoshima's climate, long-running tea production, and its vertically linked retail presence. Its official shop also highlights Bio-Farm, a company-run organic estate established in 1998 in Kawanabe, Minamikyushu, as part of its push to build globally competitive Kagoshima tea.

Brand Facts

Japanese name: 下堂園
Founded: 1954
Headquarters: Kagoshima City, Kagoshima
Origin regions: Kagoshima
Certifications: FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, JAS Organic, JGAP Group Certification
Official site: shimo.co.jp
Ships to: Japan
Price/gram range: ¥22–¥126/g
Blends tracked: 4

Origin regionsKagoshima

CertificationsFSSC 22000ISO 22000JAS OrganicJGAP Group Certification

Blend Lineup

4 blends

Where to Buy Shimodozono in Japan

Official stores and authorized retailers across Japan.

Headquarters Official Store Authorized Retailer

Kagoshima

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Shimodozono founded?: Shimodozono was established in 1954 in Kagoshima City, Kagoshima. It is a late 20th century matcha producer with 72 years of history.
Where is Shimodozono matcha grown?: Shimodozono sources its matcha from Kagoshima in Kagoshima prefecture, one of Japan's recognized matcha-producing regions.
Why is Shimodozono matcha more expensive?: Shimodozono matcha ranges from ¥22 to ¥126 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 Shimodozono ship to?: Shimodozono ships to: Japan. Availability may vary — check their official site for current shipping options.
Where can I buy Shimodozono matcha in Japan?: Shimodozono has 3 retail locations in Japan, including 株式会社下堂園本社 in Kagoshima.
Is Shimodozono matcha organic?: Yes, Shimodozono holds organic certification. They also carry: FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, JGAP Group Certification. These certifications are verified through our editorial review process.

Sources

Sources (2)

Shimodozono official company site

Accessed Mar 28, 2026Confidence: 98%

Supports: Founded in 1954, headquartered in Kagoshima City, with FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, Organic JAS, and JGAP listed on the official site.

Shimodozono official online shop Bio-Farm page

Accessed Mar 28, 2026Confidence: 95%

Supports: Bio-Farm is the company-run organic farm established in 1998 in Kawanabe, Minamikyushu, used in the brand story.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Shimodozono founded?

Shimodozono was established in 1954 in Kagoshima City, Kagoshima. It is a late 20th century matcha producer with 72 years of history.

Where is Shimodozono matcha grown?

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

Why is Shimodozono matcha more expensive?

Shimodozono matcha ranges from ¥22 to ¥126 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 Shimodozono ship to?

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

Where can I buy Shimodozono matcha in Japan?

Shimodozono has 3 retail locations in Japan, including 株式会社下堂園本社 in Kagoshima.

Is Shimodozono matcha organic?

Yes, Shimodozono holds organic certification. They also carry: FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, JGAP Group Certification. These certifications are verified through our editorial review process.

Sources

Sources (2)

Shimodozono official company site

Accessed Mar 28, 2026Confidence: 98%

Supports: Founded in 1954, headquartered in Kagoshima City, with FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, Organic JAS, and JGAP listed on the official site.

Shimodozono official online shop Bio-Farm page

Accessed Mar 28, 2026Confidence: 95%

Supports: Bio-Farm is the company-run organic farm established in 1998 in Kawanabe, Minamikyushu, used in the brand story.