Authentic Tea Picking Experience and Farm to-Table Lunch Tokyo

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4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Experience authentic Japanese tea culture on a scenic farm near Tokyo—pick fresh tea leaves, taste a variety of teas including matcha, and enjoy a farm-to-table lunch in a peaceful countryside setting.

The tour starts at 10:15 AM and ends around 2:15 PM at Shin-Matsuda Station. Escape the city and spend a relaxing day in Kaisei, a hidden countryside in Kanagawa. Walk through tea fields with a local tea master, learn how tea is grown, and (season permitting) try picking fresh leaves yourself.

After the walk, enjoy tasting a variety of Japanese teas at your own pace, from matcha and sencha to hojicha. Then sit down for a farm lunch featuring vegetable tempura, local rice, and seasonal dishes made with farm ingredients.

Vegan and halal-friendly meals are available upon request. Gluten-free options may be accommodated with advance notice.

This experience is ideal for travelers who want to go beyond a tea ceremony and discover the real story behind Japanese tea in a relaxed setting.

What's Included

Tea tasting experience with a variety of Japanese teas (matcha, sencha, hojicha, matcha latte, etc.)
Tea leaf picking experience (seasonal and weather-dependent)
Photo and Q&A session with your tea master
Farm-to-table lunch featuring freshly prepared vegetable tempura & salad, local rice, and dessert
Guided tea farm experience with a local tea master
Licensed English-speaking guide
Hands-on rice ball making experience using freshly cooked local rice
Admission fee
Take-home tea leaves as a souvenir
All transportation costs
Gratuities (optional)
Additional purchases (e.g. tea products or souvenirs)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

-The tour starts at 10:15 AM and ends around 2:15 PM at Shin-Matsuda Station. -The Guide has a yellow flag with a small Mt. Fuji, in front of the North Entrance at Shin-Matsuda Station (Odakyu Line) -Optional pickup available if your group is the first booking of the day (The guide will contact you)

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
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    Begin your day by escaping the city and stepping into the peaceful countryside of Kaisei, Kanagawa. Start with a warm welcome from your tea master, followed by a guided walk through lush green tea fields. Learn how Japanese tea is grown, pick young leaves with your own hands, and take your harvest home as a souvenir. Afterward, enjoy tasting a variety of Japanese teas at your own pace, including matcha, sencha, hojicha, Japanese black tea, matcha latte, and even matcha beer. Then sit down to a farm-to-table lunch featuring freshly prepared vegetable tempura, local rice (try making your own rice balls), a seasonal salad with fruit dressing, and a matcha dessert. This slow-paced, hands-on experience is perfect for travelers seeking an authentic, non-touristy activity. Vegan and halal-friendly options are available, and gluten-free requests may be accommodated with advance notice—please inform us at the time of booking.

    3 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Nature and Wildlife Tours
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Rail Tours
Coffee & Tea Tours
Small Group
Food & Drink

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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