Small Group Japanese Green Tea Tasting in Shizuoka
Description
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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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. The guests will meet the guide at 9:00 at Shizuoka Station. With the bus, they will move to the tea plantation (9:00 - 9:45) After that they will visit the plantation (10:00 - 11:30) After that, they will take the bus one more and get back to Shizuoka station (11:30 - 12:15)
The Nihondaira Yume Terrace boasts a 360°C 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. Here they will have lunch in a restaurant of their choice (12:30 - 13:30) They will then move to Nihondaira Yume Terrace with public transports (13:30 - 14:15) They will visit Nihondaira Yume Terrace (14:15 - 15:00) They 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. They will go back to Shizuoka Station (15:30 - 16:00)
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Time travel is added to the total time duration
Reviews(9)
My husband and I had a great time on this tour! Our guide, Atchan, was very helpful and informative, and was able to answer all our questions clearly. We were able to visit Nihondaira terrace in addition to the scheduled tea tasting by communicating with the tour operator in advance, which was a great experience! The tea tasting itself was very comprehensive (we chose the sencha tasting) and perfect for tea experts like my husband. Overall, I would highly recommend this tour!
Dear Marin, Thank you for your heartwarming review! We’re delighted to hear that Atchan’s guiding and explanations made the experience enjoyable, and that the sencha tasting was a great fit for you. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again! Best regards, Kyoko
Our tour guide, Atchan, was very knowledgeable and personable. She got us to where we needed to go and explained about various history points. She was very easy to talk to and fun! Asako at the Moriuchi Tea Farm was also extremely knowledgeable and explained the various teas and processes well. We would recommend this experience for those who would like a more detailed understanding of Japanese tea.
Dear Fiona, Thank you very much for joining our Shizuoka Green Tea Tasting and for sharing your kind review! We’re delighted to hear that Atchan made the day enjoyable and informative, and that Asako's expertise at the tea farm helped deepen your understanding of Japanese tea. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again on a future visit! Best regards, Kyoko
I had such a good time! The tour was very interesting, the hosts at the plantation were great, the organisers of the tour were super, and my guide was absolutely wonderful :) I absolutely recommend this!
Dear Anette, Thank you for sharing your experience! It is our pleasure to know that you were satisfied with our Shizuoka tour. Thank you for recommending the tour and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future! Best regards, Kyoko
This tour was absolutely one of the highlights of our trip to Japan. Without a doubt we would recommend this to anyone going to Japan. Lovely people and experience!
Dear Kelly, Thank you for your review about our Shizuoka tour! It is our greatest pleasure to know that it became your highlight in Japan. We sincerely appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you back for more tours in the future! Best regards, Kyoko
It was a rainy day when we went on this tour but that made the countryside very atmospheric. We had such an amazing time - Moriuchi tea farm were so welcoming and knowledgeable, and our guide Atsuko was fantastic and shared all kinds of knowledge about Japan as well as about Shizuoka and tea. The teas are delicious.
Dear Helen, Thank you for taking your time to leave this review! It's so nice to hear that you even thought the rain was making the place more attractive. Glad that you learned a lot from Atsuko and enjoyed the delicious tea in Shizuoka! We are very much looking forward to your next visit. Best regards, Kyoko
We loved our experience with visiting the tea plantations and tasting. And a huge thank you to Miyuki and the owner's wives for all their explanations and kindness. I highly recommend this tour off the beaten track and usual tours.
Dear valued guest, Thank you for taking your time to write this review! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed the Green tea farm tour and the tasting with Miyuki. Thank you again for recommending the tour and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future! Best regards, Kyoko
Very interesting visit which allowed us to see the tea plantations and taste different kinds of tea. Very friendly welcome at the farm.
Dear Valued Customer, Thank you so much for taking the time write this review, it really means a lot to us! We are a small company, so every feedback is extremely helpful. I hope we'll be able to help you explore Japan even more in the future! Best regards, Mariko
We had a perfect guideid tour with our guide Miyuki, everything went smoothly and we were lucky with the weather too so we were able to get a full view of Mount Fuji. The hosts at the tea farm were super friendly and knowledgeable and we enjoyed getting to know the details of tea picking and different types of teas including a tea tasting. Overall a great experience!
Dear Valued Customer, Thank you so much for your review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour. We hope to welcome you back for another memorable experience soon! Regards, Mariko
It was an unforgettable experience. Seeing the tea fields gave us peace and tranquility and we tasted the family-produced Sencha. The guides were kind and courteous, lovely people. We also purchased freshly picked tea. Absolutely recommended!
Dear Valued Customer, Thank you for taking time to write the review! We are delighted to hear that you had an unforgettable experience. Looking forward to welcoming you again in the future! Best regards, Mariko
