Discover Sayama Tea: Tea Fighting Session in a historic Plantation House
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Explore the world of Sayama Tea, one of Japan's top three renowned teas, with this single-origin experience.
Explore Tanaka Seichaen, a historic Tea Plantation in Iruma-shi. Guided by the Plantation owner, you will tour the Tea fields and processing Facility, gaining insights into Tea picking methods, processing techniques, and cultivation challenges. Engage in meaningful interactions with the Plantation.
Experience a Sayama Tea Seminar and Tea-Fighting Session in a traditional Japanese tatami room inside a historic Plantation House.
Enjoy lunch at the Chadokoro Issen Restaurant, located adjacent to the Tea Museum. Indulge in Sayama Tea Cuisine made from local ingredients.
*Menu examples include Tea Croquettes, Tea-infused Potato Salad, Sashimi (Raw Fish), and Savory egg custard.
After lunch, you will visit the Tea Museum, adjacent to the restaurant.
The peak Tea-Picking Season, from late April to mid-June, is not included in the schedule. Furthermore, please note that this Plantations’ regular days off are every Sunday, Monday, and public holidays. Tours will not be available on the days.
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・For a full refund, you must cancel at least 8 full days before the experience’s start time.
・For a 80% refund, you must cancel 4–7 full days before the experience’s start time.
・For a 50% refund, you must cancel 1–3 full days before the experience’s start time.
・Any changes made less than 24 hours* before the experience's start time will not be accepted.
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Experience the splendor of Sayama Tea fields at your preferred time, with family and friends. Delight in a special combination of Sayama Tea and Sencha Gelato and a Japanese style lunch box while seated on our terrace, enveloped by picturesque vistas. We provide tables, comfortable cushions, and camera stands to help you capture precious moments. Following your terrace indulgence, engage with local tea farmers, discover their challenges, and engage in friendly conversations. This offers a distinctive and unhurried approach to immersing yourself in Japan's renowned tea culture. Located about an hour away from Tokyo, with an easy Thirty-minute train ride from Ikebukuro Station, this package includes the expertise of a knowledgeable English Guide, private transportation from Iruma-shi Station, and a delectable lunch for your convenience. Schedule : 11:30 AM : Meet at Iruma-shi Train Station (Your English-speaking Guide will be there to welcome you) 12:00 Noon : Stop by "Chadokoro Issen" Restaurant to pick-up lunch 12:10 PM : Explore Yamakyu Nakajima Garden (Get a Tea Set with an explanation on how to use it) 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM : Take in the Cha-no-wa Terrace, Reserved exclusively for 90 minutes 2:00 PM : Return the Tea Set. Receive a souvenir at Yamakyu Nakajima Garden, to take home with you. 2:30 PM : End tour at Iruma-shi Station or Mitsui Outlet Park Iruma Copyright(C)Iruma City
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