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3 hours
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Nishio, one of Japan’s top matcha-producing regions alongside Uji, accounts for 20% of the country’s matcha production. Known for its rich theanine content, Nishio matcha offers a deep umami flavor and a relaxing effect. This tour lets you experience matcha production with all five senses while learning from a local guide about its 800-year history.
Start by picking tea leaves at an award-winning tea field and taking photos in a traditional *Chatsumi Musume* costume. Then, visit the renowned "Aoi Seicha" factory to see how matcha is made. Experience grinding tea leaves with a stone mill and enjoy a fresh matcha tasting.
Finally, participate in a casual matcha ceremony using *Nishio no Matcha*. Prepare and enjoy your own matcha with traditional Japanese sweets while learning about tea culture from the guide. Discover the deep flavors of Nishio matcha and embrace the Japanese spirit of tea.
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The tea plantation is unpaved. Please come with sneakers that might get dirty
Please bring a hat and parasol on a hot day
Please be aware that insects may appear in tea fields.
Please bring rain gear as light rain may occur.
If it is expected to rain, we will inform you of the cancellation the day before.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
You will meet our interpreter guide and move to Aoi Seicha.
Tea factory tour and matcha brewing experience (including video viewing)
Round-trip transportation
Chatumimusume (tea picking costume) experience fee
Guide fee Language Support
Injury insurance
Matcha factory tour fee
Experience fee for tea picking
Experience making matcha (with Japanese sweets)
Souvenir fee
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