Private Tour

Small Group Japanese Green Tea Tasting in Shizuoka

Overview

Available languages

English

7 hours

Mobile ticket

Spend a peaceful day in the heart of Japan’s tea country with this one-day tour from Shizuoka. Visit a family-run green tea plantation that has thrived for generations, sample fragrant teas freshly brewed on-site, and end your day with a breathtaking view of Mt. Fuji from a scenic terrace. Ideal for travelers seeking a serene escape or cruise passengers stopping at Shimizu Port.

・Tour a historic hillside tea farm in Shizuoka and enjoy a guided tasting of seasonal green tea varieties

・Savor a fresh seafood lunch near Japan’s top tuna port, with alternative options available

・Take in stunning panoramic views of Mt. Fuji from Nihondaira Yume Terrace and the elegant lounge of Nippondaira Hotel

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Time travel is added to the total time duration

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Green Tea / Sencha Flight

Entrance fee at Moriuchi Tea Farm

English speaking guide

Round trip taxi fare from the tea farm to Shizuoka station

Public transportation

Lunch

Hotel pick up and drop off - ONLY for hotels in Shizuoka. The additional cost will be 5000yen.

The tea at the plantation is included, but if you want to drink/eat something at Nippondaira Hotel the price is not included (from 500 to 2000 yen)

Snacks

Tea break at Nippondaira Hotel is not included (from 500 to 2000 yen)

What To Expect

Explore Moriuchi Tea Farm, an historical tea plantation run by a husband and wife team who are the ninth generation owners of the farm, it having been in existence since the Edo Period. They are passionate about passing down their knowledge to others and preserving their families heritage, and they welcome visitors to explore their farm. The guests will meet the guide at 9:00 at Shizuoka Station. With the bus, they will move to the tea plantation (9:00 - 9:45) After that they will visit the plantation (10:00 - 11:30) After that, they will take the bus one more and get back to Shizuoka station (11:30 - 12:15)

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Included

Nihon Daira Yume Terrace

The Nihondaira Yume Terrace boasts a 360°C panoramic observation corridor along wih an exhibition on Shizuoka's history and culture and a cafe with amazing views of Mt. Fuji. The observatory itself is an architectural masterpiece by the renowned Kuma Kengo and also had a 1,200m2 garden filled with seasonal blooms. If you wish, your guide will call the facility in advance to reserve the lounge inside the terrace for you to relax in while admiring the awe-inspiring scenery. Here they will have lunch in a restaurant of their choice (12:30 - 13:30) They will then move to Nihondaira Yume Terrace with public transports (13:30 - 14:15) They will visit Nihondaira Yume Terrace (14:15 - 15:00) They will have a tea break at the terrace lounge in Nippondaira Hotel (15:00-15:30)

30 minutes • Admission Included

Options

Small Group Japanese Green Tea Tasting in Shizuoka

Reviews

5.00

7 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Interesting and wonderful tea tasting tour
anettevalsethr,
May 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I had such a good time! The tour was very interesting, the hosts at the plantation were great, the organisers of the tour were super, and my guide was absolutely wonderful :) I absolutely recommend this!
A highlight of our trip!
kellykR3959GX,
Apr 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This tour was absolutely one of the highlights of our trip to Japan. Without a doubt we would recommend this to anyone going to Japan. Lovely people and experience!
Exceptional teas at a lovely farm
helenh546,
Apr 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a rainy day when we went on this tour but that made the countryside very atmospheric. We had such an amazing time - Moriuchi tea farm were so welcoming and knowledgeable, and our guide Atsuko was fantastic and shared all kinds of knowledge about Japan as well as about Shizuoka and tea. The teas are delicious.
A little nature and tea tasting. What a pleasure!
348frederiquer,
Jul 29, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We loved our experience with visiting the tea plantations and tasting. And a huge thank you to Miyuki and the owner's wives for all their explanations and kindness. I highly recommend this tour off the beaten track and usual tours.
Unique tea farm experience
Jeronimo2055,
May 20, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very interesting visit which allowed us to see the tea plantations and taste different kinds of tea. Very friendly welcome at the farm.
Perfect day spent on a tea farm and viewing Mount Fuji
reginakS3243CR,
May 13, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a perfect guideid tour with our guide Miyuki, everything went smoothly and we were lucky with the weather too so we were able to get a full view of Mount Fuji. The hosts at the tea farm were super friendly and knowledgeable and we enjoyed getting to know the details of tea picking and different types of teas including a tea tasting. Overall a great experience!
A dream!
annamariav680,
Apr 18, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was an unforgettable experience. Seeing the tea fields gave us peace and tranquility and we tasted the family-produced Sencha. The guides were kind and courteous, lovely people. We also purchased freshly picked tea. Absolutely recommended!