Green Tea Plantations in Shizuoka — FAQ

Why is Shizuoka famous for tea?
It is Japan’s largest green-tea producing region, growing much of the country’s sencha and matcha.
What do tea tours include?
A plantation visit, often leaf-picking, a look at processing and a tasting of freshly brewed tea.
Can you see Mount Fuji from the tea fields?
Yes — the terraced fields with Fuji behind are one of Japan’s classic landscapes.