Kenchasai Festival at Reiganji Temple

献茶祭（霊巌寺）

The origin of one of Fukuoka’s local specialties, Yame tea, is said to date back 600 years to when Buddhist monk Shuzuizenji brought tea seeds back from from Ming Dynasty China, planted them around Reiganji Temple in Kasahara (Kurogi Town), and passed along the production method.
Kenchasai (or the “Bestowing of Tea”) Festival is a traditional event held every year in Shuzuizenji’s honor. The festival takes place at Reiganji Temple on May 2. It features an open-air tea ceremony as well as sales of the first tea of the season!

Address (Japanese)	834-1222　福岡県八女市黒木町笠原9731
Address	9731 Kasahara, Kurogi Town, Yame City, Fukuoka
Telephone Number	0943-42-1117（八女市黒木支所）
Contact	Yame City Office
Open	May 2, 10am - 11am
Car Park	Available; 30 vehicles (limited to designated parking in the neighboring “Kinoko Mura” Parking Lot)
Access	By train and car - a 50 minute drive from JR Hainuzuka Station *There is a Horikawa Bus line running to Kurogi Eigyosho in front of JR Hainuzuka Station; 15 minute taxi ride from Kurogi Eigyosho bus stop to Reiganji Temple