Mt. Fuji Winter Tea Picking & Traditional Matcha Making Tour

Highlights

• Pick seasonal winter tea leaves at a Mt. Fuji tea garden.
• Learn 600-year-old matcha techniques from a heritage tea master.
• Enjoy a hands-on workshop with matcha tasting and sweets.
• Capture unique cultural moments against Mt. Fuji’s scenery.
• Relax with round-trip transport from central Tokyo.

Description

Discover a one-of-a-kind cultural experience at the foot of Mt. Fuji, where Japan’s iconic landscape meets centuries-old tea traditions. This immersive winter tour takes you inside an authentic tea farm, offering hands-on tea picking and the rare opportunity to learn matcha making from a certified master. Ideal for travelers seeking deep cultural insight and a meaningful, slow-travel experience. 08:50 – Meet at Tokyo Station Marunouchi North Exit Check in with your guide and prepare for a relaxing cultural adventure. 09:00 – Departure Travel comfortably toward Yamanashi’s winter tea fields. 11:00 – Mt. Fuji Winter Tea Garden (3–4 hours) Follow a local tea master into the fields and pick seasonal winter tea leaves. Learn traditional crafting methods passed down for over six centuries. Enjoy an interactive matcha-making workshop led by a National Intangible Cultural Heritage master. Taste freshly prepared matcha paired with Japanese sweets while admiring Mt. Fuji’s scenery. 15:00 – Return to Tokyo Relax on the return journey after a fulfilling cultural experience. 17:00 – Arrival in Tokyo city center Unlike standard Mt. Fuji bus tours, this immersive experience invites you into a tea garden normally closed to casual visitors. You’ll learn authentic matcha production techniques rarely taught to travelers, gaining cultural knowledge you won’t find in typical sightseeing itineraries. The small-group setting ensures personalized guidance, deeper participation, and plenty of photo moments with Mt. Fuji’s winter landscape. This tour offers convenience, comfort, and authenticity—perfect for travelers seeking meaningful local experiences beyond iconic viewpoints.

Includes

1、Round-trip transportation from Tokyo 2、Winter tea garden admission 3、Tea-picking experience 4、Matcha-making workshop with master instruction 5、Matcha tasting and traditional Japanese sweets

Important Information

• This experience takes place outdoors in a winter tea field, so please dress warmly and wear comfortable shoes. The workshop involves hands-on activities including tea picking and matcha grinding, so light, flexible clothing is recommended. Please arrive on time at the meeting point, as the bus will depart as scheduled. This tour may operate in small groups. Weather conditions do not usually affect the activity, but in rare situations, the tea garden may adjust the experience for safety. If you are sensitive to caffeine, please be aware that tasting is included but optional. Children are welcome but must be supervised during workshop activities.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund