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Small Group Japanese Green Tea Tasting in Shizuoka
A 7-hour private tea day from Shizuoka Station: a ninth-generation family tea farm, lunch near the tuna port and Fuji views from Nihondaira. Too long for the Omaezaki call.
US$271 each · US$542 for two · Meeting point in the listing
Fits an 8-hour call instead: Guided Bike Tour to a Green Tea Farm in Shizuoka (not e-bikes) · US$175 each · US$350 for two →
1 / 12Moriuchi Tea Farm in April.Photo: tour operator, via Viator
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- Moriuchi Tea Farm, run by a husband and wife who are certified tea instructors, hosts a 90-minute visit with a guided tasting.
- The round-trip taxi between the farm and Shizuoka Station, public transport and the farm entrance fee are included.
- Nine reviews average 4.9, and the record says the tour is wheelchair-friendly.
Travellers staying in Shizuoka city, not passengers on the Omaezaki call.
It meets at Shizuoka Station, 50 km from the Omaezaki wharf, and returns there between 15:30 and 16:00, which is when Westerdam sails. Lunch, snacks and the hotel tea break are extra, and it is priced per person for up to 6. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.
The day, stop by stop
- 1 hr 30 minExplore Moriuchi Tea Farm, an historical tea plantation 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.
- Nihon Daira Yume Terrace · 30 minThe 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.
- 40 minHere 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. They will go back to Shizuoka Station (15:30 - 16:00)
- Green Tea / Sencha Flight
- Entrance fee at Moriuchi Tea Farm
- English speaking guide
- Round trip taxi fare from the tea farm to Shizuoka station
- Public transportation
- Lunch
- Hotel pick up and drop off - ONLY for hotels in Shizuoka. The additional cost will be 5000yen.
- The tea at the plantation is included, but if you want to drink/eat something at Nippondaira Hotel the price is not included (from 500 to 2000 yen)
- Snacks
- Tea break at Nippondaira Hotel is not included (from 500 to 2000 yen)
Guide languages: English. Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Run by Trip Designer Inc..
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Before you book
Is the Small Group Japanese Green Tea Tasting in Shizuoka worth it from the Omaezaki cruise port?
A 7-hour private tea day from Shizuoka Station: a ninth-generation family tea farm, lunch near the tuna port and Fuji views from Nihondaira. Too long for the Omaezaki call. Best for: Travellers staying in Shizuoka city, not passengers on the Omaezaki call.
How long a port call do I need for this tour?
About 10 hours. The tour runs 7 hr; add half an hour to get off the ship and keep the hour before all-aboard free. 420 minutes plus 90 minutes is 8.5 hours. Add 45 minutes each way by hired taxi between the wharf and Shizuoka city and it is 10 hours. That is longer than the 9-hour Westerdam call, and the return to Shizuoka Station at 15:30 to 16:00 is after all-aboard.
Can I cancel if my ship skips the port?
The operator's policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. The operator may cancel for bad weather, with a refund.
What should I know before booking?
It meets at Shizuoka Station, 50 km from the Omaezaki wharf, and returns there between 15:30 and 16:00, which is when Westerdam sails. Lunch, snacks and the hotel tea break are extra, and it is priced per person for up to 6. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.
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