Shizuoka Halal Food Experiences(7)

The experience was wonderful! There were two of us and the visit with Akito was very pleasant and informative. Akito is a kind and sociable person. He told us his story while traveling by car to the farm and, once we arrived, he explained to us how the cultivation and harvesting of tea leaves works. The view of the ordered rows along the mountain slope is amazing! From here you can also enjoy the view of Shizuoka. We had the tea tasting directly inside the plantation. It was very interesting to learn about new flavors and listen to Akito's explanations on how the taste of tea varies with different water temperatures. In the factory Akito replicated the drying process with a miniature machine and we had another tasting combined with mochi that enhanced the tea flavor. Then we visited the production area where he explained to us how the traditional hand process is replicated with machinery. Before saying goodbye we purchased some tea they produced. We recommend this experience to all people who want to discover the art and knowledge behind a cup of sencha.

This tour was absolutely amazing! The view of Shizuoka from the tea farm was breathtaking, and it goes without saying that the tea farm itself was beautiful. Moreover, not only was Akito very accommodating, but also extremely knowledgeable on the tea; from the industry and production, to its culture and current trends. The things I learned from Akito has greatly enhanced my tea drinking experience. Also, highly recommend picking up some of the sencha and kukicha at the tea factory.

Heartwarming tour of Shizuoka, and in-depth tour of the beautiful mountain-side tea plants with the highly knowledgeable Akito. Thank you for the amazing tour!

Fantastic tour of the tea industry and surrounds in Shizuoka. This is definitely a full day event - I would recommend leaving time after to explore Shizuoka before you head off. The tour was great, hosted by the amazing Akito - who ensured we had a great day travelling through some amazing tea farms, a tea factory, and various Shizuoka stores and points of interest. We loved learning about the process of making the wide range of Japanese teas and experiencing the widely varying flavour profiles of each. Great for those interested in food or Japanese culture or just for a truly unique day out!

Wonderful tasting, great guide that spoke excellent english! Tea tasting was very nice with different types of tea and information about how to make them yourself :-)