Small Group Japanese Green Tea Tasting in Shizuoka

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

Itinerary

1. 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) (1h 30min) Admission included
2. 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) (30 min) Admission included
3. 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) (40 min)

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