Plan Status:
Active
CULTURE/
EXPERIENCE/
FOOD/
NATURE
Tea Leaf Picking experience and Farm-to-Home vegetable Tempura Buffet Lunch！ Taste different kinds of Tea including Matcha as you like！ Just a Short Journey from Tokyo or Yokohama! ……Available from April to November (excluding July and August)
Kanagawa
4hours
The world may be obsessed with matcha, but only a few travelers ever experience where real Japanese tea begins—with their own hands.Just a half-day trip from Tokyo or Yokohama, discover a hidden tea village nestled between Hakone, Tanzawa, and two scenic rivers. This beautiful Ashigara region is known for summer fireflies, vibrant hydrangeas, and centuries of tea-growing tradition. Forget the idea that you must travel to Shizuoka for tea-picking. In the scenic Ashigara region—framed by Hakone, Tanzawa, and two crystal-clear rivers——you’ll step into a timeless countryside where the seasons come alive. In June, hydrangeas burst into color across the hillsides, and on warm summer evenings, fireflies flicker gently above the riverbanks. Here, you’ll stroll through lush tea fields, pick fresh tea sprouts with your fingertips, and learn the secrets of green tea from a master producer. Then sit down to a rustic farmhouse meal: crispy vegetable tempura and steaming rice, cooked moments before you eat. This isn’t just a tour—it’s a chance to touch the heart of Japan,to understand its traditions,and to feel the quiet beauty that most visitors never find. If you’re looking for an unforgettable, authentic Japanese experience, it begins right here. ★Approx. access to Shin-Matsuda Station (Odakyu Line)： ●100 min from Shinjuku (train) 【Example access：8:46 Shinjuku⇒Sagami-Ono(transfer)⇒10:10 Shin-Matsuda】 ●75 min from Yokohama (train)【Example access：8:56 Yokohama⇒Ebina(transfer)⇒10:10 Shin-Matsuda】 ●15 min from Odawara (train) 【Example access：9:58 Odawara⇒10:12 Shin-Matsuda】 ●shorter trip (by Shinkansen) 【Example access:：8:57 Tokyo⇒Shinkansen Kodama⇒9:04 Shinagawa⇒9:15 Shin-Yokohama⇒9:30 Odawara / 9:58 Odawara⇒10:12 Shin-Matsuda】
Highlights
•Hand-pick tea leaves in a real, working tea field with guidance from a local tea master. •Learn the history and culture of Japanese green tea, from cultivation to production. •Feel free to taste as many teas as you like, including matcha, sencha, hojicha, Japanese black tea, matcha latte, and matcha beer. •Enjoy a farm-to-table tempura feast using freshly harvested vegetables. •Make your own rice balls with freshly cooked local brand rice "Harumi" etc. •Walk through the scenic Ashigara countryside, known for hydrangeas, fireflies, rivers, and panoramic views. •Interact directly with farmers, hear their stories, and ask anything during the Q&A session. •Take home your freshly picked tea leaves as a unique souvenir. •Experience an authentic Japanese rural lifestyle that most tourists never get to see.
Max Number of Guests
10 People
Itinerary
●10:15 meet at Shin-Matuda Station North Entrance (Odakyu)
●10:25 Bus (5 min.) & Walk (7 Min.)
●10:40 Arriving at Kaisei Tea Farm
●11:00 Tea Master's Presentation about Japanese Green Tea / Tasting Tea
●11:30 Tea Leaf Picking Experience on foot (40 min.)
●12:10 Tea Leaf Kneeding Experience and tasting different kinds of green Tea including Matca, Sencha,
Hojicha, Japanese black Tea, Matcha Latte and Matcha Beer etc.(20 min.)
●12:30 Buffet Lunch (Fresh Vegetable Tempura, Just harvested vegetable salad, Freshly cooked rice
bowl, DIY rice balls, rice with Dashi broth and dessert.(1 hour)
●13:30 Q&A, photo session with Tea Master (15 min.)
●13:45 Souvenirs shopping time
●14:00 The end of the tour 〜 going back to Shin-Matuda StationMeeting Point
10:15 a.m. @Shin-Matuda Station North Entrance (Odakyu Line)
1354-1 Matuda-Soryo, Matuda-Town, Ashigara-Kami-Gun, Kanagawa Prefecture
Map
What To Bring
✓Comfortable Shoes ✓Sun Hut or Cap ✓Comfortable Clothes(Long sleeve shirts and pants) ✓Sunscreen ✓Bottled Water or something to drink
Precautions
★Pre-harvest Tea Experience offer: Only March 24 and 26 (Tea Leaf Picking unavailable) ⇒Special Discount!…¥4,000 per Person (Kids 2-12 are ¥3,000 per person) with small souvenirs ★ Operates April - November (excluding July and August)【Tea Picking available 】 ◎Apr. 23,26,30 ⇒New Tea Leaf Picking Tour Launch Special ≪20% discount≫…¥8,800(〜3 people), ¥7,200(4-8 people),¥6,400(9-10 people). Kids(Age 2-12) are at half price. ○June 2,4,8,10,12 …¥11,000(〜3 people), ¥9,000(4-8 people),¥8,000(9-10 people). Kids(Age 2-12) are at half price with small souvenirs. Don't miss this opportunity! ○May 3,5,7,10,14,17,19,21,24,28,31 …¥11,000(〜3 people), ¥9,000(4-8 people),¥8,000(9-10 people). Kids(Age 2-12) are at half price. ○June 2,4,8,10,12 …¥11,000(〜3 people), ¥9,000(4-8 people),¥8,000(9-10 people). Kids(Age 2-12) are at half price. ✓The schedule from August onward will be posted soon. ★Know before you go: ✓Vegan and halal-friendly menu available ✓Gluten-free options are available if you notice us in advance ★Includes: ✓Tea Picking experiences ✓Tea Master's presentation about green tea ✓Licensed English- speaking Guide ✓Taste different Teas at your own pace (Matcha, Sencha, Hojicha, Japanese Black Tea, Matcha Latte, Matcha Beer etc.) ✓Buffet just picked vegetable Tempura ✓Just cooked Rice ✓Newly harvested vegetable Salad ✓Dessert ✓Q&A and Photo session with your Tea Master ✓Admission Fee ★Not Included: ×Transportation Fares ×Tips for the guide ×Souvenirs
Not Allowed:
×Littering ×Insect repellent ×Nudity ×Bare feet Not Recommendable: ×People with back problems ×People with the flu ×People with insect allergies
About Host
Sanopy
"Hi, I’m Sanopy — a certified English-speaking guide based around Tokyo. After 44 years working with Japanese TV companies, I now share my deep knowledge of Japan with travelers from around the world. I have a strong passion for Japanese culture, especially traditional food, tea, and historical legends. I love walking, golfing, and—most of all—sharing good laughs with my guests. Join me for a warm, authentic, and unforgettable Japanese experience you won’t find in guidebooks. Let’s discover the real Japan together."