Name: Discover Regional Tea Flavors and Culture with a Tea Master (Kawane Town)
Address: 914, Sasamakami, Shimada, Shizuoka, 428-0211, Japan

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Discover Regional Tea Flavors and Culture with a Tea Master (Kawane Town)

Address: 914, Sasamakami Shimada 428-0211

Price

286,000 yen / group (up to 4) + 28,600 yen / additional person

Set in the Sasama area of Kawane Town, this experience invites guests to explore the flavors and culture of Shizuoka tea through all five senses. Beginning with a visit to scenic tea fields, participants learn about tea cultivation and production directly from local producers and gain insight into the characteristics of tea-growing regions.
Through a factory tour and a hands-on workshop led by a tea master, guests experience tea evaluation, blending, and tasting while discovering the depth and diversity of Japanese tea. Lunch is served at a traditional farmhouse café, creating opportunities for deeper exchange and learning.
The tea workshop can also be tailored to participants’ interests and objectives.

Itinerary

9:30	Meet at Shimada Station and transfer to a taxi (taxi arrangement available; fare paid separately).
10:30	Visit Miyamaen tea fields and learn about tea cultivation from a tea farmer.
11:00	Tour the Miyamaen tea factory and learn about the tea production process.
12:00	Lunch with a tea master at Hotaru, a traditional farmhouse café.
13:00	Tea evaluation, blending experience, and tasting session led by a tea master.
16:00	Depart and return to station by taxi.
17:00	Arrive at Shimada Station and tour ends.

Highlights

Availability/ Operating Hours	Weekdays, 9:30–17:00 Please inquire well in advance for visits during the peak season (April–July).
Meeting Time	9:30
Meeting Place	Shimada Station (JR Tokaido Line)
Time Required	Approximately 7.5 hours (round trip from/to Shimada Station)
Price	286,000 yen / group (up to 4) + 28,600 yen / additional person 【Example: 4 people: ¥286,000 / 8 people: 400,400 yen】
Number of persons	4 – 8 people
What’s included	Tour fee, lunch, interpreter guide (Japanese Tea Instructor)
What to bring	Comfortable walking clothes and shoes
Language	Japanese / English
Wheelchair Friendly	No
Kids Friendly	No
Reservation	At least 20 days in advance
Payment Option	Credit Card / PayPal
Cancellation Policy	7 – 3 Day Notice: 20% 2 Day to 1 Day Notice: 50% Cancel on the day of the tour or fail to show: 100%
Notes ※1	• In case of rain, some activities such as the tea field visit may be modified. • Guests traveling by car may meet at and leave directly from the venue.