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Stay in a restored farmhouse on a tea plantation near Mt. Fuji
Tour the tea farm and prepare tea using traditional method
Harvest tea leaves in season or make tea with pre-picked leaves
Meet local farmers and learn about sustainable tea farming
Cook a regional dinner and enjoy a traditional breakfast
Leave Tokyo behind and step into the quiet tea fields of Shizuoka, Japan’s tea capital.
Surrounded by rolling green terraces and fresh mountain air, this overnight farm stay offers a rare chance to experience daily life in one of Japan’s most important tea-producing regions.
Spend time with local farmers as you explore the tea fields and learn about the seasonal rhythms of tea production. During harvest periods, you will handpick tea leaves and discover how tea is carefully cultivated throughout the year.
You will also roast tea leaves using the traditional kama-yaki method, heating them over an iron kettle to make a fragrant cup of tea you can enjoy.
The experience changes with the seasons, making every visit slightly different. Even outside harvest periods or on rainy days, hosts prepare year-round tea activities using previously picked leaves so guests can still enjoy the tea-making process.
In the evening, prepare a comforting local soup with regional ingredients such as Japanese yams, miso, mackerel broth, dried bonito flakes, and shiitake mushrooms.
After dinner, unwind in a traditional Goemon-style bath and take in the peaceful countryside.
The next morning begins with a homemade Japanese breakfast prepared by your hosts before you wrap up your stay in the tea fields of Shizuoka.
Tea harvesting seasons generally take place from late April to May, from June to mid-July, and from late September to mid-October. However, exact timing may vary each year.
Please note that the host’s English ability is limited. If you’d like to hire an English or Chinese interpreter, please place your booking from the corresponding option in the options menu
Please note that tea leaf picking is seasonal, so it is not available year-round
There are four tea harvesting seasons: (1) late April to May; (2) June; (3) mid July to early August; (4) late September to mid October
On rainy days and days outside the harvesting seasons, guests will enjoy other tea-related activities
Two schedules available: 1. Tea picking on the first day (check in: 13:00; check out: 10:00 the next day). 2. Tea picking on the second day (check in: 15:00; check out: 12:00 the next day)
The stay is at a restored traditional farmhouse on a tea plantation near Mt. Fuji in Shizuoka, Japan’s tea capital.
Vegetarian
Available
Vegan
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Halal
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Pescetarian
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Gluten-free
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Kosher
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Vegetarian
Available
Vegan
Available
Halal
Not Available
Pescetarian
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Gluten-free
Not Available
Kosher
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Course changes seasonally, exact dishes can't be confirmed in advance. byFood can communicate any dietary needs to the host when you book.
Welcome tea
Tea plantation tour and tea picking experience (or alternative activity outside of harvesting season)
Traditional kama-yaki tea leaf roasting experience
Overnight stay at a restored traditional farmhouse (homemade dinner and breakfast included)
Transportation to and from the venue
English or Chinese interpreter (see Options below)
Go directly to the venue in Ono, Shizuoka.
Go directly to the venue in Ono, Shizuoka, about 2.5 hours from Tokyo Station by shinkansen train and local bus.
More detailed information and a Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.
This was a fantastic experience! Koichi and Kyoko are very kind people with a lovely home. It was very kind of them to pick us up at the train station. The tour was very informative, and we enjoyed picking tea leaves. There's something special about eating something that you picked. The food was incredibly gourmet. I recommend this experience to anyone.
Response from Koichi YamadaJuly 20, 2026
Thank you so much for visiting our tea village!
We had a wonderful time with you!!
We are looking forward to seeing you again someday 😊
MJ
Mary JESSOPJuly 2026 • byFood
Our wonderful hosts showed us how tea is processed from bush to drink and made us 2 stunning seasonal meals using tea in different forms that we had picked ourselves. A unique experience in the Japanese countryside
We appreciated the warm hospitality
S
StrongJune 2026 • byFood
This was the most incredible travel experience I have ever had in my life!!! Koichi-san and Kyoko-san are so incredibly kind, and Koichi-san is the PERFECT guide! He brought us to so many interesting places, and we had so many cups of incredible tea. (We lost count after 15 hahaha). Their home is absolutely gorgeous as a beautiful traditional Japanese home but also with modern amenities like modern bathroom and AC. It was a beautiful, and we were so so comfortable. We loved every part of the exp...read more
Response from Koichi YamadaJune 29, 2026
Thank you so much for visiting our tea village!!🍵
There are still so many places and experiences we haven’t had a chance to tell you about yet!!
We are looking forward to seeing you again someday!!
F
FaderMay 2026 • byFood
Koichi and Kyoko are wonderful hosts. Picking, rolling, and roasting our own sencha (green tea) was an absolute highlight of our trip to Japan . Koichi is a wonderful and accommodating tour guide. And Kyoko’s food is out of this world! If you like tea, do this! We’d also recommend going to the tea museum near Kakegawa on your way home.
Response from Koichi YamadaMay 28, 2026
Thank you so much for visiting our tea village.
We truly enjoyed our time with you all!
We’d be delighted if this visit has sparked your interest in green tea! 🍵
DD
Danielle DouthettSeptember 2024 • byFood
We had a lovely time learning about the area and Tea. Both dinner and breakfast were beautifully presented and had amazing flavors. I really enjoyed learning how to pick and dry the tea leaves. I would recommend this experience.
