Step into the world of Japanese tea in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, one of the country’s most celebrated tea-producing regions. This immersive experience brings you to a working tea farm and factory, where you will learn directly from a tea farmer, explore how tea is grown and processed, and enjoy hands-on tasting activities.

Shizuoka is known for its rolling tea fields and high-quality green tea. Located near Mt. Fuji, the region has ideal conditions for tea cultivation, making it a cornerstone of Japan’s tea culture. This experience offers a closer look at how tea moves from leaf to cup, all in the place where it is produced.

The experience is hosted by Muramatsu Shoten, a tea producer founded in 1932. Originally focused on sourcing and processing fresh tea leaves, the company began growing its own tea in 1981. Today, this allows them to manage every step of tea production, from the fields to the final blend.

You will tour the tea plantation and factory with a tea farmer, learning about seasonal harvesting, processing methods, and the different tea varieties grown in Shizuoka. The neatly kept fields and rows of vivid green bushes create a calm and memorable setting for understanding the care behind each batch of tea.

After the tour, take part in cha kabuki, a traditional tea-tasting game held in a tea room. Through guided tasting and lighthearted challenges, you will compare different teas while learning how flavor, aroma, and production methods shape each cup. The experience concludes with time to browse a specialty shop offering locally produced teas and tea-related items.

This experience blends education, culture, and tasting in a relaxed setting, making it an engaging introduction to Japanese tea for both newcomers and enthusiasts.