Utsuyama Seicha is a long-established teahouse that began in 1929 (Showa 4) when the first generation Mr. Washizou Utsuyama started manufacturing rough tea in his own garden. We carry original brand tea “Mikatacha,” as well as “Hamana black tea” made with pure Hamamatsu tea leaves, hojicha, and genmaicha.

Utsuyama Seicha grows tea leaves in its own fields and manages everything from production, processing, and retailing. We deliver safe and secure tea to all over the country through thorough quality control.

Utsuyama Seicha, located approximately 10 minutes by car from Hamamatsu Nishi Interchange, is easily accessible as it faces the main road from Hamamatsu to Kanzanji.

There is a tea and sweets vending machine “UTSUYAMA TEA & SEWWTS” that operates 24 hours a day, so you can always buy delicious tea and sweets. “Tea Bag Gacha 200 yen/time” is full of fun, as you never know what will come out.

“This month’s recommended item” introduces “Utsuyama Seicha”, which has the style of a long-established store and meets modern needs♪

Kosai City is known for its warm climate.

Kosai City grows an abundance of agricultural products such as strawberries and lettuce, which are currently in season.

In Kosai City, a certain fruit that is rare in this area is grown!

It’s actually a banana!

I was surprised to learn that bananas are cultivated in this area!

The bananas are grown in Riki, an area in the northern part of Kosai City.

Riki is a land facing National Route 301 with Lake Hamana right in front of you, with a wonderful view.

I heard that Riki had a banana farm, so I went to see it! !

“Actually, I’m currently taking samples of this product to an exhibition in Paris, France.”

We visited the Koike factory of Muto Senkou Co., Ltd. in Chuo Ward, Hamamatsu City to interview “Dyeing and inserting △ (Triangle) Fujisan”, which won the [Special Award] at Good Design Shizuoka 2023.

The factory brand “YUBANA” will introduce Mt. Fuji-shaped dyed products that are being promoted from Hamamatsu, inside and outside the prefecture, and even overseas.

*This article is information as of January 2024. Please check the official website for the latest information.

Higashikurumeki, Inasa-cho, Hamana-ku, is surrounded by magnificent nature in Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture. Atop Kurumegi Mountain, overlooking the Miyakotagawa Dam and Lake Inasa, there is a unique cottage that looks like something out of a foreign fairy tale.

That is Renri Itoishinoie, a lodging facility that rents out a whole house to only one group per day.

This time, we covered the appeal and ways to enjoy Renri Itoishinoie, a next-generation outdoor accommodation facility based on the concept of “surrender yourself to nature and return to your true self.”

On Saturday, October 26, 2024, the Kawai Hana no Mai, designated as a prefectural intangible folk cultural property, will be dedicated in Sakuma-cho, Tenryu-ku, Hamamatsu City.

The Kawai Hana no Mai is a kagura dance performed at Yasaka Shrine’s Shimotsuki Festival on the last Saturday of October every year, and is a way to give thanks to the gods for bountiful harvests and pray for good health in the coming year.

In this article, we will explain in detail the history and appeal of Kawai Hana no Mai, as well as the current crowdfunding campaign.

Seifuso is located in the Arai Benten area of ​​Arai Town, Kosai City.

Seifuso is a rental lodge located on the sunny shores of Lake Hamana, a rare brackish lake in Japan, surrounded by the Pacific Ocean and the lake.

The building, which was once a popular guesthouse, has been renovated to create a space that combines modern comfort with a nostalgic atmosphere.

So this time, we would like to unravel the history of Seifuso and introduce the charm of the newly reborn Seifuso.

The other day, I took part in a “Migration Experience Tour” organized by the Kosai City Manufacturing Promotion Office.

This tour was aimed at people considering moving to or working in Kosai City, and I joined in the hopes of making new discoveries.(It has already ended.)

One of the places we visited was Mansaku Farm, a rare dairy farm that is rare nationwide.

I had heard of Mansaku Farm before, but when I actually visited there, there was a lot I didn’t know.

Through this valuable experience, I felt that I wanted to let as many people as possible know that such a wonderful place exists in Kosai City, so today I would like to introduce the charms of Mansaku Farm in detail!

Autumn is the season for food, reading, and sports!

It’s now a comfortable season to do anything.

A cycling event called “RIDE AROUND HAMANAKO 30 DAYS” will be held around Lake Hamana for the month of November! (This event has already ended.)

This time, we would like to introduce events and cycling spots in Kosai City, focusing on Hamaichi!

Arai-cho, Kosai City, where I live, is known as a town where you can feel the breath of history.

In particular, Arai-juku, a post town on the Tokaido Road’s 53 Stations, and Arai Barrier, the only surviving barricade building in Japan designated as an Important Cultural Property, are symbols of Arai-machi’s historical charm.

This time, we will introduce the event “The 36th Tokaido Symposium Arai-juku Conference,” in which Arai-cho, Kosai City, took center stage, and the accompanying “History of Arai-cho.”

This event was a valuable opportunity to widely disseminate the historical value of Arai Town and rediscover the charm of the area.

Why not experience the historical side of the town while getting in touch with history?

It’s been getting colder and colder lately, and winter is fast approaching.

This time, we would like to introduce the Lake Hamana 2&4 Swap Meet, which is held every year around this time of year when preparations for winter begin (late November to early December) and is aimed at two- and four-wheeled vehicles!

The illuminations are beautiful lighting displays that brighten up winter nights and invite visitors into a fantastical world.

Photo courtesy of Hamamatsu Flower Park

This year, a spectacular illumination event is being held in Hamamatsu, impressing viewers.

Here we will introduce a carefully selected list of recommended illumination spots in Hamamatsu City and Kosai City.