This tour will take you on a tour of a tea plantation in one of Japan's most famous green tea areas, Shizuoka. You will have the chance to try the freshly brewed Sencha, before travelling to the Nihondaira Yume Terrace which boasts amazing views of Mt. Fuji from the 360°C panoramic observation corridor. This tour is perfect for those looking for a day trip from Tokyo or cruise passengers stopping at Shimizu Port.

Meet the guide

Meet at Shizuoka station, Shinkansen Ticket Gate. Move to Moriuchi Tea Farm by taxi.

Japanese Tea Tour at Moriuchi Tea Farm

Moriuchi Tea Farm is 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.

Their method of producing the best tea was to examine the land's features and plant each tea cultivar in the best spot for each type. As they have many hillsides, they have sunny spots, shady spots, steep spots, humid spots and so on. Each factor can influence the tea leaves.

The farm has many varieties of green tea such as yumesuruga which is nice and sweet, sofu which is heavily aromatic, and tsuyuhikari which is perfect in summer.

Enjoy a delicious tea flight at the traditonal tea farmer's house

Both Mr. and Mrs. Moriuchi are cerified Japanese Tea instructors and will introduce you to a unique tea flight while explaining the differences between each tea and the special nuances of each blend. Taste the tea and see what you like best.], while learning about each blend.

Back to Shizuoka station by taxi

Lunch around Shizuoka station

Shimizu is the number one tuna fishing port in Japan. You can eat various kinds of delicious seafood freshly caught from the sea that morning for a reasonable price. If you don't like seafood, your guide can accomodate alternate restaurants.

Move to Nihondaira Yume Terrace by local train and bus

Nihondaira 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.

Tea Break at the terrace lounge in Nippondaira Hotel

Here you will relax in the peaceful terrace lounge, sipping tea and marvelling at the awe-inspiring beauty of Japan's largest mountain. With clear windows running floor to ceiling, this is one of the best places to see Mt. Fuji in the distance on a clear day.

Back to Shizuoka station by local train and bus and finish the tour at Shizuoka station around 16:15.