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Small Group Japanese Green Tea Tasting in Shizuoka
- Duration7 hours
- Max Travelers6 people
- Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
- CategoryAgent Low Quality Product, Bus Tours
Overview
Spend a peaceful day in the heart of Japan’s tea country with this one-day tour from Shizuoka. Visit a family-run green tea plantation that has thrived for generations, sample fragrant teas freshly brewed on-site, and end your day with a breathtaking view of Mt. Fuji from a scenic terrace. Ideal for travelers seeking a serene escape or cruise passengers stopping at Shimizu Port.
・Tour a historic hillside tea farm in Shizuoka and enjoy a guided tasting of seasonal green tea varieties
・Savor a fresh seafood lunch near Japan’s top tuna port, with alternative options available
・Take in stunning panoramic views of Mt. Fuji from Nihondaira Yume Terrace and the elegant lounge of Nippondaira Hotel
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What's included
Green Tea / Sencha Flight
Entrance fee at Moriuchi Tea Farm
English speaking guide
Round trip taxi fare from the tea farm to Shizuoka station
Public transportation
What's Not included
Lunch
Hotel pick up and drop off - ONLY for hotels in Shizuoka. The additional cost will be 5000yen.
The tea at the plantation is included, but if you want to drink/eat something at Nippondaira Hotel the price is not included (from 500 to 2000 yen)
Snacks
Tea break at Nippondaira Hotel is not included (from 500 to 2000 yen)
Itinerary
Explore Moriuchi Tea Farm, an historical tea plantation run by a husband and wife team who are the ninth generation owners of the farm, it having been in existence since the Edo Period. They are passionate about passing down their knowledge to others and preserving their families heritage, and they welcome visitors to explore their farm.nnThe guests will meet the guide at 9:00 at Shizuoka Station.nWith the bus, they will move to the tea plantation (9:00 - 9:45)nAfter that they will visit the plantation (10:00 - 11:30)nAfter that, they will take the bus one more and get back to Shizuoka station (11:30 - 12:15)
The Nihondaira Yume Terrace boasts a 360u00b0C panoramic observation corridor along wih an exhibition on Shizuoka's history and culture and a cafe with amazing views of Mt. Fuji. The observatory itself is an architectural masterpiece by the renowned Kuma Kengo and also had a 1,200m2 garden filled with seasonal blooms. If you wish, your guide will call the facility in advance to reserve the lounge inside the terrace for you to relax in while admiring the awe-inspiring scenery.nnHere they will have lunch in a restaurant of their choice (12:30 - 13:30)nThey will then move to Nihondaira Yume Terrace with public transports (13:30 - 14:15)nThey will visit Nihondaira Yume Terrace (14:15 - 15:00)nThey will have a tea break at the terrace lounge in Nippondaira Hotel (15:00-15:30)
Here you will relax in the peaceful terrace lounge, sipping tea and marvelling at the awe-inspiring beauty of Japan's largest mountain. With clear windows running floor to ceiling, this is one of the best places to see Mt. Fuji in the distance on a clear day.nnThey will go back to Shizuoka Station (15:30 - 16:00)
Good to know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Time travel is added to the total time duration
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.