Private Tea & Soba Experience at a Farmer’s Home

5.0 (12 reviews) 5 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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Learning to brew Japanese green tea — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Enjoying a peaceful moment in a classic Japanese farmhouse — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

This tour is created for just one or two guests.

We specialize in fully private tours limited to one group at a time

Escape the crowds and discover the true spirit of Japan. Our countryside tour invites you into the warm home of a local tea farming family, where you can experience everyday rural life far from the usual tourist routes. Enjoy a peaceful day surrounded by tea fields, taste freshly brewed Japanese tea, try your hand at making soba noodles, and stroll through the scenic farm landscape. This is a rare chance to connect with local people, savor homemade flavors, and explore the slower, more authentic side of Japan.

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At a glance

Duration: 5 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–2
Guide: English
Operated by: Onigiri Travel

Ages: Adults (1–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Viewpoint Visit
Included: Lunch: Soba
Included: Tea Plantation Walk
Included: Tea and coffee: Tea Ceremony
Included: Snacks: Japanese sweets

Itinerary

Stop 1

4 hours

Participants will spend a relaxing day at a local family-owned tea farm in Shizuoka, experiencing the charm of rural life. They can:

Walk through vibrant tea fields and learn about traditional tea cultivation

Make soba noodles from scratch and enjoy their own freshly prepared soba for lunch

Participate in a traditional Japanese tea ceremony

Learn about Japanese tea, its history, types, and brewing techniques

Stroll around the farm and nearby scenic viewpoints, taking in the peaceful countryside

Enjoy traditional Japanese sweets

This hands-on tour gives guests a glimpse into everyday life on a Japanese tea farm, offering a unique opportunity to connect with the family, enjoy authentic rural experiences, and escape the typical tourist routes.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Shinkansen Ticket Gate Exit, Shizuoka Station

(Please wait outside the Shinkansen ticket gate, after you exit.)

End point

Shinkansen Ticket Gate Exit, Shizuoka Station

(Please wait outside the Shinkansen ticket gate, after you exit.)

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note that we cannot accommodate dietary restrictions such as gluten-free, vegetarian, or allergies.