Tea picking in Japan

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

If you want to fully enjoy Wazuka, the home of tea, we recommend the tea picking experience! Wazuka Town, which was selected as one of Japan's top 100 beautiful villages, grows so many tea leaves that it is called the origin of tea, and still produces just under 40% of Uji tea. At the Wazuka tea plantation, we offer a Wazuka tea picking experience from March to November. You can take all the tea leaves you pick home with you. Please feel free to enjoy the tea bath and tea leaf tempura♪Also, it takes about 30 minutes to reach Nara Park from Wazuka Town, so you can also plan a plan that also includes sightseeing in Nara♪

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 4～5 hours

Wazukaya is a local cuisine experience class located in Wazuka-cho, Kyoto Prefecture. Wazuka tea is also known as Uonuma Koshihikari, and is a famous tea among Uji teas, known for its particularly fragrant flavor. At our restaurant, you can enjoy a uniquely Japanese experience using Wazuka tea. We offer a variety of tea-related experiences, including tea soba noodle making and tea picking. Wazuka-cho is a place rich in nature, recognized as one of Japan's 100 most beautiful villages, and we hope you will enjoy Japanese culture through our tea experience while looking at the spectacular view of the endless tea fields. Recommended for those who are interested in Japan's traditional culture and customs Those who want to enjoy the natural scenery that represents Japan Those looking for a luxurious tea experience Those who want to relax in a tranquil environment Those who want to experience Japanese history and culture Those who want to spend a luxurious moment in a private space Those who want to learn about tea-related knowledge and techniques Those who have the opportunity to visit Kyoto or Nara Those who want to spend a relaxing time in the Japanese countryside Those who want to take photos with beautiful scenery as a backdrop Those who want to explore Japan's unique culture that is different to resort areas We look forward to providing a special moment for our VIP guests.

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• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

Would you like to experience tea picking in the town of Wazuka, where the scenery of tea plantations stretches out as far as the eye can see? Wazuka Town cultivates so many tea leaves that it is called the origin of tea, and even today it is a production area that produces just under 40% of Uji tea. Enjoy tea picking while listening to explanations about tea. You can make tempura with the picked tea leaves and then eat them freshly fried.In addition, you can try making tea soba noodles using Wazuka tea, which is ranked as the highest class of Uji tea. The instructor will provide detailed explanations and support you until the tea soba is completed. The souvenir ``edible tea'' is a nutritious and delicious additive-free tea spice made with Wazuka green tea, salt from deep ocean water, dried lemon, fried onions, and garlic. Just sprinkle it on your food to add depth and flavor to your food, making it even more delicious. They also have a long shelf life of six months, making them popular as souvenirs among foreign tourists.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 3～4 hours

If you want to fully enjoy Wazuka, the home of tea, we recommend the tea picking experience! Wazuka Town cultivates so many tea leaves that it is called the origin of tea, and even today it is a production area that produces just under 40% of Uji tea. At Wazukaya, the "Tea Soba Making Experience" using "Wazuka Tea" is very popular, but if you are going to make Cha Soba, why not try picking the tea yourself? At the Wazuka tea plantation, we offer a Wazuka tea picking experience from March to December. The set includes a tea picking experience and an experience of making tea soba, tea leaf tempura, persimmon leaf sushi, and kudzu mochi. You can enjoy the finished dish on the spot. Also, it takes about 30 minutes to get to Nara Park from Wazuka Town, so you can make plans that also include sightseeing in Nara.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

If you want to fully enjoy Wazuka, the home of tea, we recommend the tea picking experience! Wazuka Town cultivates so many tea leaves that it is called the origin of tea, and even today it is a production area that produces just under 40% of Uji tea. At Wazukaya, the "Tea Soba Making Experience" using "Wazuka Tea" is very popular, but if you are going to make Cha Soba, why not try picking the tea yourself? At the Wazuka tea plantation, we offer a Wazuka tea picking experience from March to November. The set includes tea picking experience, tea soba noodles, and tea leaf tempura making experience. You can enjoy the finished dish on the spot. Also, it takes about 30 minutes to get to Nara Park from Wazuka Town, so you can make plans that also include sightseeing in Nara.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 13:00

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.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 12～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 14:00

Shizuoka has flourished as a post town on the Tokaido road since the Edo period and as a tea-producing region. Please enjoy the unique "Chaji" experience that continues to cherish the history and culture of Shizuoka through local daily life and festivals. "Chaji CHAJI ~Hana~" is a top-class banquet where you can fully enjoy the culture of Tokaido post towns. Duration: Approximately 6 hours Meal contents: Kaiseki cuisine for senior retainers Traditional performing arts: Nagauta, shamisen or Japanese dance. Performing arts experience: Experience either shamisen or Japanese dance. Outline schedule: 1. Explanation and guide from producers at tea plantations cultivated using the Chagusaba method, a World Agricultural Heritage System. 2. Explanation and guide from curators and local guides about the history and culture of the Tokaido post towns and tea industry. 3. Performance of one of the traditional performing arts passed down in the post town culture: Nagauta, shamisen or Japanese dance. 4. Kaiseki cuisine that pairs well with green tea and local sake. 5. Tea ceremony with local sencha and sweets by tea farmers or tea masters. ~Experience flow~ Experience a banquet "Chaji" where you can enjoy "Shizuoka green tea", the number one tea producing region in Japan, and "400 years of Tokaido post town culture". Hana Plan *We will pick you up by taxi from Kakegawa Station, Shimada Station, or your accommodation in Kakegawa or Shimada City. 00～17:10 English: ●Meeting place: Fujibun (Kakegawa City) or Sakurai Residence (Shimada City) 14:00●Greetings and explanations Learn about the unique stories of Tokaido post town culture and tea culture in this area 14:00 - 14:20 → (Travel by private vehicle) → ●Tea fields A tea farmer will explain local tea cultivation 14:35 - 15:05 (Tea picking experience depending on the season) → (Travel by private vehicle) → ●Kawasakaya (Kakegawa City) or Sakurai Residence (Shimada City) 15:20 - 16:00 Kawasakaya: Guided tour of Hizaka-juku in the Edo period by the Kawasakaya Association and performance of the Hizaka Mago-uta song Oigawa Kawagoe Ruins: Guided tour of the Kawagoe system in the Edo period while touring the meeting hall, jin'ya, Sakurai Residence, etc. ●Yorozuya (Kakegawa City) or Sakurai Residence (Shimada City) 16:10 - 17:10 Traditional performing arts performance and experience Either shamisen, Nagauta, or Japanese dance ●Fujibun (Kakegawa City) or Sakurai House (Shimada City) 17:20 - 18:20 ☆Tea party with local sencha tea ※A tea snack made with a replica of "ame no mochi" (candy mochi), which is said to have been a favorite of Tokugawa Ieyasu ●Kappo Uomitsu (Kakegawa City) or Sakurai House (Shimada City) 18:40 - 20:00 ☆Kaiseki cuisine with a marriage of green tea and local sake ☆After greetings, disband around 20:10 ※We will take you by taxi to Kakegawa Station or Shimada Station or to your accommodation in Kakegawa or Shimada City. ※The itinerary may change depending on the season, weather, and other circumstances, as well as the venue.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 12～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 13:00

Shizuoka has flourished as a post town on the Tokaido road since the Edo period and as a tea-producing region. Please enjoy the unique "Chaji" experience that continues to cherish the history and culture of Shizuoka through local daily life and festivals. "Chaji CHAJI ~ Miyabi ~" is a top-class banquet where you can fully enjoy the culture of a Tokaido post town. Duration: Approximately 7 hours Meal content: Lord's kaiseki cuisine Traditional performing arts: High-class kimono, Nagauta, shamisen, and Japanese dance Performance experience: Shamisen and Japanese dance experience Outline schedule: 1. Explanations and tours from producers at tea plantations cultivated using the Chagusaba method, a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System 2. Curators and local guides introduce the history and culture of this Tokaido post town, nurtured by the tea industry 3. A performance of traditional performing arts that are passed down in post town culture, such as Nagauta, shamisen, and Japanese dance 4. Experience the kimono culture that has been cultivated in Shimada-juku, famous for its obi festival that has been passed down since the Edo period, by trying on a kimono 5. Kaiseki cuisine that pairs well with green tea and local sake ⑹ Tea ceremony with local Sencha tea and sweets by a tea farmer or tea master. ~Experience process~ *We will pick you up by taxi from Kakegawa Station, Shimada Station, or your accommodation in Kakegawa or Shimada City. 00～17:10 English: ●Meeting place: Fujibun (Kakegawa City) or Sakurai Residence (Shimada City) 13:00●Greetings and explanations Learn about the unique stories of Tokaido post town culture and tea culture in this area 13:00 - 13:20 → (Travel by private vehicle) → ●Tea fields A tea farmer will explain about local tea cultivation 13:30 - 14:10 (Tea picking experience depending on the season) → (Travel by private vehicle) → ●Kawasakaya (Kakegawa City) or Sakurai Residence (Shimada City) 14:30 - 15:00 Kawasakaya: Guided tour of Hizaka-juku in the Edo period by the Kawasakaya Association and performance of the Hizaka Mago-uta song Oigawa Kawagoe Ruins: Guided tour of the Kawagoe system in the Edo period while touring the meeting hall, jin'ya, Sakurai Residence, etc. ●Yorozuya (Kakegawa City) or Sakurai Residence (Shimada City) 15:10 - 17:10 Traditional performing arts performance and experience Shamisen, Nagauta, and dancing 15:20 - 16:20 ☆ Kimono dressing experience (limited number) 16:20 - 17:20 ● Fujibun (Kakegawa City) or Sakurai House (Shimada City) 17:20 - 18;20 ☆ Tea ceremony with local sencha ※ A reproduction of "ame no mochi" (candy mochi), which is said to have been a favorite of Tokugawa Ieyasu, is served as a tea snack ● Kappo Uomitsu (Kakegawa City) or Sakurai House (Shimada City) 18:40 - 20:00 ☆ Kaiseki cuisine with green tea and local sake ☆ After greetings, disband Around 20:10 * We will take you by taxi to Kakegawa Station or Shimada Station or your accommodation in Kakegawa City or Shimada City. * The itinerary may change depending on the season, weather, and other circumstances, and depending on the venue.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity