Tea Farm Tour in Kagoshima with Kaiseki-Style Meal

The southern region of Kagoshima is known for its lush volcanic landscapes and subtropical climate. With diverse environmental conditions in comparison to the northern parts of Japan, its soils are rich with minerals making produce that is high-quality and delicious. This goes for locally-produced tea as well, as it is the second-highest green tea producer following the Shizuoka Prefecture. Learn about Japanese tea from Kagoshima in-depth during this Tea Farm Tour in Kagoshima, an experience you just won’t get anywhere else. Located on the Osumi Peninsula of Kagoshima Prefecture, you’ll visit one of the region’s largest green tea factories during this Tea Farm Tour in Kagoshima. A more rural part of Kagoshima, Osumi Peninsula is across from Kagoshima City on the other side of Kagoshima Bay. With beautiful nature and views, what a wonderful place to enjoy tea in Kagoshima! By taking a tour through the tea farm fields in Osumi Peninsula, you can learn about the production process of tea making in Japan, all the way from growing, to factory process, to cup. After a detailed tea-making demonstration and explanation of products, you’ll also learn how to make your own delicious hojicha (roasted tea) during this tea farm experience. Following the tour, guests of this Tea Farm Tour in Kagoshima, you will have a kaiseki-style meal made with seasonal ingredients (with options for vegetarians and pescatarians as well). Learn how to brew the perfect cup of Kagoshima tea in this amazing tour for tea lovers!