When was Shimodozono founded?

Shimodozono was founded in 1954, based in Kagoshima City, Kagoshima. That is 72 years ago.

Where is Shimodozono matcha grown?

The Shimodozono teas on this page come from Kagoshima, Kagoshima prefecture.

How much does Shimodozono matcha cost?

Shimodozono matcha ranges from $0.14 to $0.80 per gram across 4 blends.

Where does Shimodozono ship to?

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

Where can I buy Shimodozono matcha in Japan?

This page lists 2 Shimodozono shops in Japan, including らさら卸本町店 in Kagoshima.

Is Shimodozono matcha organic?

Shimodozono lists organic certification, and also FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, JGAP Group Certification. A certificate may cover only some facilities or products; check the pack.

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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: $0.14–$0.80/g
Blends tracked: 4

Origin regionsKagoshima

CertificationsFSSC 22000ISO 22000JAS OrganicJGAP Group Certification

Blend Lineup

4 blends

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Where to Buy Shimodozono in Japan

Official stores and authorized retailers in Japan.

Headquarters Official Store

Kagoshima

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Shimodozono founded?: Shimodozono was founded in 1954, based in Kagoshima City, Kagoshima. That is 72 years ago.
Where is Shimodozono matcha grown?: The Shimodozono teas on this page come from Kagoshima, Kagoshima prefecture.
How much does Shimodozono matcha cost?: Shimodozono matcha ranges from $0.14 to $0.80 per gram across 4 blends.
Where does Shimodozono ship to?: Listed regions: Japan. Check Shimodozono's official site for your destination.
Where can I buy Shimodozono matcha in Japan?: This page lists 2 Shimodozono shops in Japan, including らさら卸本町店 in Kagoshima.
Is Shimodozono matcha organic?: Shimodozono lists organic certification, and also FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, JGAP Group Certification. A certificate may cover only some facilities or products; check the pack.

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.

Guides covering Shimodozono

Certified Organic Ceremonial Matcha in 2026 — What's Actually Available and Worth Buying
Certified organic ceremonial matcha is harder to find in 2026 — Uji organic lots are nearly gone, but Kagoshima organic fills the gap. Here's what's certified, what it costs, and whether the premium is worth it.

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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

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: $0.14–$0.80/g
Blends tracked: 4

Origin regionsKagoshima

CertificationsFSSC 22000ISO 22000JAS OrganicJGAP Group Certification

Blend Lineup

4 blends

Watch Shimodozono

Email me when any Shimodozono blend is back in stock or drops in price.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Where to Buy Shimodozono in Japan

Official stores and authorized retailers in Japan.

Headquarters Official Store

Kagoshima

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Shimodozono founded?: Shimodozono was founded in 1954, based in Kagoshima City, Kagoshima. That is 72 years ago.
Where is Shimodozono matcha grown?: The Shimodozono teas on this page come from Kagoshima, Kagoshima prefecture.
How much does Shimodozono matcha cost?: Shimodozono matcha ranges from $0.14 to $0.80 per gram across 4 blends.
Where does Shimodozono ship to?: Listed regions: Japan. Check Shimodozono's official site for your destination.
Where can I buy Shimodozono matcha in Japan?: This page lists 2 Shimodozono shops in Japan, including らさら卸本町店 in Kagoshima.
Is Shimodozono matcha organic?: Shimodozono lists organic certification, and also FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, JGAP Group Certification. A certificate may cover only some facilities or products; check the pack.

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.

Guides covering Shimodozono

Certified Organic Ceremonial Matcha in 2026 — What's Actually Available and Worth Buying
Certified organic ceremonial matcha is harder to find in 2026 — Uji organic lots are nearly gone, but Kagoshima organic fills the gap. Here's what's certified, what it costs, and whether the premium is worth it.

Compare brands

How does Shimodozono compare?

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