Kona Coffee Belt
Kona Coffee Belt is an area in Kailua Kona, Hawaii, U.S. where there are Kona coffee plantations and shops.
History
It is said that Japanese sugarcane workers who had come to Hawaii was engaged in Kona Coffee plantations
Location
The Kona Coffee Belt is located in Hualalai Mountain, about 500 meters above sea level.[1]
The Kona Coffee Belt starts from Hawaii Route 190 on Palani Road, goes through Hawaii Route 180, also called North Kona Road or Kona Heritage Corridor, passes throu Holualoa, and merges with Hawaii Route 11 at Kainaliu and extends to Kealakekua and Hōnaunau.
Main Coffee Plantations and Shops
The main coffee plantations and shops are as follows:
Along State Route 190
- Mountain Thunder）- Located at elevation of 1000 meters.[2]
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Mountain Thunder Coffee
Along State Route 180
The facilities along this route commends a nice view oｆ Kailua Bay
Along State Route 11
- Kona Historical Society Museum[5]
- Kona Coffee Living History Farm [6]
