---
title: "Tokorozawa"
description: "Tokorozawa is a city in Saitama Prefecture near the Sayama tea region, with cultivation dating to the 1100s and matcha known for robust flavor."
---
# Tokorozawa

> Tokorozawa is a city in Saitama Prefecture near the Sayama tea region, with cultivation dating to the 1100s and matcha known for robust flavor.

Source: https://best-matcha.com/glossary/tokorozawa/
Created: 2026-07-29T18:23:07+00:00
Modified: 2026-07-30T20:45:48+00:00
Author: Emilie Schol

aroma from Uji

---

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