Shizuoka Tea Farm and Samurai Culture Tour with Kaiseki Dining
Shizuoka Tea Farm and Samurai Culture Tour with Kaiseki Dining
10 meals
This comprehensive day tour of Shizuoka includes visiting tea farms and samurai buildings and experiencing traditional art performances, a Japanese tea ceremony and a kaiseki meal.
Highlights
Explore Shizuoka’s landmarks and highlights on a full-day guided tour
Visit tea farms and learn about local tea culture
Wear kimono and join a traditional tea ceremony with sweets
Savor a kaiseki meal paired with green tea and local sake
10 meals
Experience Details
Spend a full day discovering Shizuoka, a region famous for its lush tea fields, stunning views of Mt. Fuji, and well-preserved history.
An English-speaking guide will lead you through the area’s landmarks, historical sites, and cultural experiences while sharing stories about local traditions and cuisine.
Begin your day by meeting your guide at the arranged meeting point in Shizuoka. Travel by private car to a local tea farm, where you’ll learn about the region’s tea culture and cultivation methods. Depending on the season, you may have the chance to try tea-picking yourself.
Next, enjoy a guided tour of the area's historical sites, followed by a traditional music and dance performance highlighting Shizuoka’s cultural heritage.
You’ll have the opportunity to wear a kimono before joining a tea ceremony, where local sencha tea is served alongside sweet mochi rice cakes.
The day concludes with a kaiseki dining experience, featuring seasonal dishes paired with green tea and local sake.
This immersive tour allows you to taste, see, and experience the rich traditions, flavors, and landscapes of Shizuoka, making it a memorable journey through one of Japan’s most picturesque prefectures.
What You Get
Good To Know
- This tour is accessible to those with walking and visual impairments, as well as wheelchair users. Although not all facilities are barrier-free, the staff will assist you
- At the time of booking, please indicate your preferred language for the tour (English, Japanese, Korean or Chinese) and your preferred meeting location
- The itinerary is subject to change depending on the season, weather, or other circumstances
- Participants with food allergies or dietary restrictions should inform the host upon booking. Same-day requests may not be accommodated
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Your host will pick you up from Kakegawa or Shimada Stations (Shizuoka). Please arrange your preferred meeting location with the host upon booking.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 2 weeks before the experience start time to receive a full refund.
Experience Location
A coastal prefecture located in central Japan between Tokyo and Osaka, Shizuoka is home to Mount Fuji (the highest mountain in Japan), beaches and hot spring resort towns, and a thriving agriculture industry producing some of the most delicious and highly coveted produce in Japan.
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