Diving into the world of Japanese tea

Authentic artisanal Japanese tea and teaware. Green tea, Sencha, Fukamushicha, Gyokuro, Kabusecha, Hojicha, Wakocha, Genmaicha, Kukicha, Tokoname, Kyusu, Hohin, Hiragata Kyusu, Shiboridashi.

Hidden Gem Tea Farm Tour in Shizuoka located in between Tokyo and Kyoto. Beautiful tea plantations. A day trip from Tokyo.

Japanese Tea Tours and Experiences in Shizuoka and Tokyo

We offer relaxing and educational Tea Tours and Experiences in Shizuoka Prefecture, known as the capital of Japanese tea, and also in Tokyo.

お茶どころ静岡と東京で、ほっこりする日本茶体験やってます。

Relaxing green tea plantations in scenic Shizuoka located in between Tokyo and Kyoto.

Akito | Founder of Tea Cup Trip | Japanese Tea Instructor

Akito Ohashi

Founder, Japanese Tea Instructor

Instead of pseudo experiences adapted for tourists in mind, we provide genuine and authentic tea experiences with premium teas made by our friends: farmers and tea masters.

What an experience. What an experience! The tea bushes are nestled on a beautiful mountain side in Shizuoka. It was breath taking looking up — and breath taking looking down! Akito is incredibly friendly and knowledgeable and did a fantastic job explaining tea culture.

Cotton, our tour guest from the US

I am passionate about tea and especially Japanese tea. Akito did something usually really complicated: he managed to create a connection to the world of Japanese tea farming! He’s a young tea specialist and is really knowledgeable about tea processing, growing and drinking. I had such an amazing time discovering the tea fields, a tea factory and cool tea cafes! I can only recommend this tour to everyone passionate about tea as it will be a fantastic experience. You will learn so many things and also meet the wonderful and friendly Akito. Hope to take this tour again in the future!

Niels from Switzerland

      EXCELLENT  
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   Elisa Flebus 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This tour was amazing, far beyond any of our expectations.
A unique opportunity to discover the japanese tea tradition, from farming and industrial processing of leaves, to tea tasting.
Walking around the plantations and watching the machines used in tea production made the experience even more immersive.
Akito is an excellent guide who organizes the tour thoroughly, enriching it with very interesting technical explanations about every aspect of tea production.
But what makes Akito even more special is his exquisite personality: kind, helpful and welcoming. He answered to all our questions about tea and Japan and showed us genuine curiosity about our culture and our country. Thanks to his excellent fluency in English, the conversation was really delightful and engaging. We also had the opportunity to have lunch with him in a local restaurant: the food was delicious and we talked about many things, just like a conversation between friends.
We feel like it was a real cultural exchange, an experience that goes far beyond the tour itself.
We highly recommend this tour to anyone passing by Shizuoka. The flavors and aromas you will taste, the places you will visit and the people you will meet will stay in your heart forever.
This tour is a gem that rivals all the other wonders we saw during our trip in Japan.
  
 
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   727 Coffee&Co. 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Truly, an amazing experience from farm to cup! Akito-san and his father shown us the genuine japanese hospitality. 10000/100! You’ll never regret the experience and knowledge they can share.
  
 
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   Gian Gapan 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Akito san, youre a legend! Thank you for sharing your knowledge about Shizuoka tea! Thank you for assisting us and bringing us to your farm. We appreciated your hospitality. I didnt regret that i joined your tour!
  
 
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   Grace Brent 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Such an incredible experience! Host was so kind and knowledgeable. We love our tea tour and would recommend to anyone who wants to experience something outside of the city.
  
 
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   Hannah Horowitz 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This was an amazing experience! If you like tea this is the perfect activity. A very personalized and thoughtful tour. Akito took such good care of us!
  
 
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   Charlotte Wagner 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Eine wunderschöne Erfahrung mit einem sehr netten und aufmerksamen Guide. Ich kann es nur empfehlen 🙂
  
 
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   Corrine Woo 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Our family recently had a private tour with Akito and it was one of the best experiences while traveling in Japan.  Akito is passionate about his craft and his hometown.   We learned about the different types of tea and the processing.   We also explored the town a bit.  While it’s fun in the big cities like Osaka and Tokyo, Shizuoka is a nice change of pace and Akito is knowledgeable and friendly.   I highly recommend this tour.
  
 
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   Benson Wong 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Akito was very responsive prior to our tour to make the arrangements and a meeting place outside the train station. He is very friendly and knowledgeable when it comes to the region and specifically green teas and tea farming.  It was so enlightening to learn about the different types of green teas and have the chance to taste them all.  We learned so much and thoroughly enjoyed getting to know Akito and his hometown of Shizuoka.  Highly recommend his tour to get a real appreciation and understanding of green tea and matcha.
  
 
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   Brad Buhler 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Akito was very knowledgeable and shared many interesting things about the tea growing, harvesting, and processing steps. The views at the tea farm were fantastic, and the tea tasting was as delicious as it was informative.
  
 
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   Jennifer Griffith-Delgado 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I absolutely loved my Tea Cup Trip with Akito-san! He showed us around a gorgeous tea farm, introduced us to various pieces of tea farming equipment, and even taught us what part of the tea plant to pick. After spending some time outside on the farm, he took us indoors for a respite from the heat and an amazing tea tasting session. He demonstrated the correct technique for making various teas, gave us a cup of each tea to try, and taught us about what makes different flavors in tea throughout the session. I learned so much and enjoyed all the delicious tea! I'm so grateful to have had this opportunity and eagerly look forward to future Japanese tea explorations.
  
 
  
  
 
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