Authentic Japanese Green Tea Tasting & Stunning Views of Mt. Fuji in Shizuoka
Tea plantation visit in Shizuoka, freshly brewed sencha tasting at the farmhouse, and stunning views of Mt. Fuji from Nihondaira Yume Terrace by Kengo Kuma.
Overview
A full day across the Shizuoka tea country, with a tasting at one of Japan's oldest family-run farms, a panoramic visit to a Kengo Kuma observatory, and a closing tea break with views of Mt. Fuji. Designed for a day trip from Tokyo or as a shore excursion for cruise passengers stopping at Shimizu Port.
The visit centres on the Moriuchi Tea Farm, run by the same family since the Edo Period and now in its ninth generation. Mr. and Mrs. Moriuchi, certified Japanese Tea instructors, walk you through the cultivars planted across the farm's slopes (yumesuruga, sofu, tsuyuhikari) and lead a curated tea flight at the traditional farmer's house, explaining the differences between each blend.
In the afternoon the day moves to the Nihondaira Yume Terrace, an architectural masterpiece by Kengo Kuma with a 360-degree panoramic observation corridor, a 1,200 m² garden of seasonal blooms, and, on a clear day, stunning views of Mt. Fuji rising beyond Suruga Bay. The tour closes with a tea break in the terrace lounge of the Nippondaira Hotel, floor-to-ceiling glass framing one of the most poised views of the mountain in the area.
Details
❖ Meet your guide at Shizuoka Station
09:00
Meet at Shizuoka Station, Shinkansen Ticket Gate. Brief introduction to the day ahead, then move to Moriuchi Tea Farm by taxi.
❖ Moriuchi Tea Farm Visit and Tea Flight
10:00 - 11:30 (01:30 h)
Moriuchi Tea Farm is run by a husband-and-wife team, ninth-generation owners since the Edo Period. They are passionate about preserving their family heritage and welcome visitors to explore the farm. Their method of producing the best tea is to study each plot of land and plant each cultivar where it thrives: sunny spots, shady spots, steep, humid. The farm grows many varieties: yumesuruga (sweet), sofu (heavily aromatic), tsuyuhikari (perfect in summer), and others. At the traditional farmer's house, both Mr. and Mrs. Moriuchi, certified Japanese Tea instructors, lead a unique tea flight, explaining the differences between each tea and the special nuances of each blend.
❖ Back to Shizuoka Station
11:30 - 12:00 (30 min)
Return to Shizuoka Station by taxi.
❖ Lunch around Shizuoka Station
12:20 - 13:15 (55 min)
Shimizu is the number one tuna fishing port in Japan. Around Shizuoka Station you can taste various kinds of delicious seafood freshly caught that morning at a reasonable price. If you do not eat seafood, your guide can suggest alternative restaurants.
❖ Move to Nihondaira Yume Terrace
13:23 - 14:08 (45 min)
Move to Nihondaira Yume Terrace by local train and bus.
❖ Nihondaira Yume Terrace
14:10 - 14:35 (25 min)
The Nihondaira Yume Terrace boasts a 360-degree panoramic observation corridor along with an exhibition on Shizuoka's history and culture and a cafe with stunning views of Mt. Fuji. The observatory itself is an architectural masterpiece by Kengo Kuma, surrounded by a 1,200 m2 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 Nippondaira Hotel Lounge
14:45 - 15:25 (40 min)
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.
❖ Return to Shizuoka Station
~16:15
Return to Shizuoka Station by local train and bus. The tour ends here around 16:15.
OPTIONS
Notes
The experience at Moriuchi Tea Farm is not private. Other participants may join, especially during the peak season from March to May.
For cruise guests interested in arranging private shore excursions at any of your other destinations, we are happy to assist with your custom needs.
Meeting Point
Shizuoka Station, Shinkansen Ticket Gate (move to Moriuchi Tea Farm by taxi).
What's included:
English-speaking guide
Public transport
Round-trip taxi fare from the tea farm to Shizuoka station
Entrance fee
Green tea tour at Moriuchi Tea Farm
Photos of tour participants
Tax
What's not included:
Food and drink
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Shimizu Port Pick-up & Drop-off (available as optional add-on)
Free cancellation up to 8 days before the experience starts (local time)
Private experience
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Shizuoka
From ¥27.000 /person
7 hours
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From ¥27.000 /person
7 hours
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