[Hyogo, Tamba Sasayama] Learn about tea in a fun way at Japan's oldest tea place!
- Beginners welcome - First try
- Empty-hands OK
- Solo participant
- Charter possible
- Children welcome
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Possible number of bookings2~20
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Participating age0Age ~ 100 Age
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Duration1~2 hours
Have fun learning about tea in a tea-producing area that has been around since the Heian period! You can enter the beautiful tea fields, take photos of yourself as a tea girl, tour the factory, and brew delicious tea in a teapot, all of which can be enjoyed by people of all ages. In May, July, and September, you can also choose to pick tea leaves as an option. You can take the tea leaves home with you, and children's costumes are also available for the popular tea girl experience! Parent-child participation is also recommended. You can access the area by renting a bicycle from JR Sasayamaguchi Station. It takes about 12 minutes to get there while admiring the beautiful tea fields.
You can enter the rarely accessible tea fields and learn about the history and characteristics of Tanba Sasayama tea. Taking photos in the tea fields is very popular. You can also wear an authentic tea girl costume as an option. Children's sizes are also available, so you can take memorable photos.
You can also pick tea leaves as an option. You can pick tea freely for about 20 minutes. You can take the tea leaves home with you.
When you think of green tea, you probably only drink bottled tea, right? Why not try tasting "real green tea" made from high-quality tea in a teapot? Once you've mastered it, you can enjoy it at home too!
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About fees
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※The above price is a basic fee.
※Fees may vary depending on schedule, please check the fee displayed after selecting the date.
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Reservation cancellation fee generation date | Cancellation fee will be charged from 0 days before the event date. |
About cancellation | Please note that the following cancellation fee will be charged in the case of cancellation due to customer convenience. Cancellation on the day: 50% Cancellation without notice: 100% |
About event termination | In the event of rain or if a heatstroke alert is issued, the event will be canceled or the content will be changed (decision made the day before). |
Detailed information of this plan
Required minimum number of participants | 2 Person(s) |
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Possible number of bookings | 2~20 |
About duration |
1~2 hours
120 minutes (experience time 90 minutes)
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Operating period | Closed on Sundays and will not be held in October. |
Assembly time | Please arrive 5 minutes before the activity start time. |
Booking deadline | until 11:59 5 days before |
Changing room | Toilet | ||
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Shower | Parking | ||
Locker |
Dress code - Must bring items | Please wear pants and shoes that you don't mind getting dirty as you will be entering a field. As this is an outdoor activity, please bring a hat, sunscreen, and a drink. |
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About rental items | Happi coat, hat (free), tea girl costume (charged) |
Matters require attention | ・If you are late, you will be considered to have joined halfway through the activity. ・Children under 12 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. |
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Plan attractions

A local producer guide will show you around the beautiful tea fields. You can enter the rarely accessible tea fields and learn about the history and characteristics of Tanba Sasayama tea. Taking photos in the tea fields is very popular. You can also wear an authentic tea girl costume as an option. Children's sizes are also available, so you can take memorable photos.

In May, July and September, you can experience tea picking in the lush tea fields! You can also pick tea leaves as an option. You can pick tea freely for about 20 minutes. You can take the tea leaves home with you.

Let's try brewing some delicious tea using a teapot. When you think of green tea, you probably only drink it from a plastic bottle, right? Why not try tasting "real green tea" made from high-quality tea in a teapot? Brew it in a relaxed atmosphere, enjoying the aroma. Once you've mastered it, you can enjoy it at home too.
Time schedule
Tea girl experience: Start changing clothes If you have booked the tea girl experience option, you will change into a full-fledged costume over your T-shirt and trousers as soon as you arrive.
Reception and advance explanation We will explain the precautions to take, the daily schedule, and the history of Tanba Sasayama tea.

Move to tea plantation A tea field guide will explain the history and characteristics of Tanba Sasayama tea. You can take photos freely in the fields.
Factory tour You will have the opportunity to see how the picked tea leaves are transformed into finished products.

How to brew delicious Japanese tea A Japanese tea professional will give you a lesson on how to brew delicious tea using a teapot. Enjoy the difference in the taste.

End Souvenir time, change of clothes
Access - Map
Tanba Sasayama Tea Producers Association
6 minutes from the Tannan Sasayamaguchi IC on the Maizuru-Wakasa Expressway Parking: 5 cars, large buses: allowed
Take a bus from JR Takarazuka Line "Sasayamaguchi Station" and walk for about 15 minutes from "Nishikosa" bus stop
Approximately 12 minutes by rental bicycle from JR Takarazuka Line "Sasayamaguchi Station"
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Q. Hi there, Sure, I will book a tour on the 13 June with the English guide. Thank you for reserving the parking lot. As for the payment for the guide, do we bring cash on the day? As there is no payment add-on on this website for the guide. Is there also no chance of arranging a Tea Picking activity on the day? Thank you for the information.
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Hello,
Thank you for adjusting your schedule to join the tour on June 13.The experience will last about 90 minutes.
Would a 10:00 AM or 1:00 PM start work for you?
As for the guide fee, please pay in cash on the day of the tour.
Tea picking can be arranged as well!
Could you let us know what kind of tea picking experience you are hoping for?
Q. Dear Imai-san, Thank you for the prompt reply and helpful information. I am glad that participants above 60 could join for the Tea Tour. We are intending to visit Tamba Sasayama on 12 June, as I see that it is the nearest free slot. We will be commuting by our own vehicle and we are worried that the parking lot will be full. Is there a possibility to reserve one parking lot for us? Also, to clarify, the additional add-on of 10,000 JPY is for the entire group and not charged per-person?
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Thank you for the detailed information.
Unfortunately, it is likely that we won’t be able to hold the tour on June 12.Would June 13 work for you instead?
We can adjust the starting time of the experience to suit your preference, and we can also reserve a parking space for you.
By the way, please rest assured that the interpreter guide fee of 10,000 yen is for the entire group, not per person.
Q. Hello, good day to you. We are from Singapore. A group of 4 persons would like to sign up for this tour. Is the Tea Tour guided conducted in English? Also, the adult age is stated as 13 to 60 years old. We have two persons who are above 60 years old (61 and 63 years old). They are fit and healthy. Can they still participate in the tour? こんにちは、おはようございます。 私たちはシンガポールから来ました。4人でこのツアーに参加したいと思っています。 ティーツアーのガイドは英語で行われますか? また、大人の年齢は13歳から60歳と記載されていますが、60歳以上の参加者が2人(61歳と63歳)います。2人とも健康です。ツアーに参加できますか?
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Hello,
Thank you very much for your interest in our Tea Tour experience.The Tea Tour is conducted in Japanese, but we can arrange an English-speaking guide for you with an additional fee of 10,000 yen. As for the age, we’re happy to welcome your guests aged 61 and 63! As long as they are fit and healthy, there is no problem at all. Please note that summer in Japan can be very hot and humid, so we will guide you carefully while taking the heat into consideration. By the way, may I ask when you are planning to join the tour?
Looking forward to hearing from you!
Warm regards,
Tambasasayama city tourism association,
Imai Megumi
Activity Provider of this plan
Member organizations and associations | Tanba Sasayama City Tourism Association, Tanba Sasayama City Chamber of Commerce |
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Number of staff | 9 people |
Number of instructors | 1 people |