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

4 people: 286,000 yen / group 5-8 people: 286,000 yen +（28,600 yen per person from the 5th participant onward）

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	4 people: 286,000 yen / group 5-8 people: 286,000 yen +（28,600 yen per person from the 5th participant onward）
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.