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Spring Exclusive: Premium Matcha & Wagashi Experience with Factory Tour

Spring Exclusive: Premium Matcha & Wagashi Experience with Factory Tour

Car Tour (driving guide)

Joined 2025

Masayuki S.

5.00 / 5

(3 reviews)

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Nagoya

English (Native), Japanese (Native)

7 hours

Private tour (only you and Masayuki S.)

Up to 10 people

Discover the heart of Japan’s matcha culture in Nishio, a leading tea-producing region. This spring tour offers a deep dive into premium matcha with a guided factory tour, hands-on tasting, and wagashi pairing. Learn how matcha is cultivated, processed, and enjoyed, then explore local cafés and hidden gems serving creative matcha dishes and desserts. From traditional tea culture to modern flavors, this experience is perfect for food lovers and cultural explorers alike.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

10:00 AM

Meeting Point

Nagoya Station

- Rotary of Nagoya station

11:00 AM

Saijoen Matcha Museum

Explore the Saijoen Matcha Museum, Nishio’s flagship matcha facility.

Take a guided factory tour to see the full production process of matcha, from tea leaves to stone-ground powder.

Enjoy a hands-on tasting of premium matcha.

Learn about the history, cultivation methods, and cultural significance of matcha in Japan.

01:00 PM

Lunch: Aiya Main Store

Dine at the historic Aiya Main Store, a traditional tea shop famous for its authentic matcha cuisine.

Try matcha soba noodles and freshly made wagashi desserts.

Experience matcha as part of a full meal, tasting its subtle bitterness and aroma alongside Japanese culinary tradition.

02:00 PM

Fresca Café

Stop at Fresca, a local café renowned for its matcha gelato.

Compare different flavors and textures of gelato made from Nishio’s premium green tea.

Learn about how slight variations in matcha quality affect taste, from sweetness to astringency.

02:30 PM

Nishio Castle Ruins

Historic site of the former Nishio Castle, surrounded by cherry trees in spring.

Offers scenic views and photo opportunities, especially combined with the castle’s moat.

03:00 PM

Hatcho Miso Brewery

Learn about miso production, taste miso-based products, and experience Japanese fermentation culture.

Ending Point

Nagoya Station

Want to personalize this tour?

This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.

Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

・Guide fee

・Driving fee

・Private transportation fee

・Type of a car used: Toyota Hiace van

・Car insurance fee

・Arrangement fee

・Gasoline fee

・Toll fee

・Parking fee

What‘s not included

・Price for the tickets and entrance fee around 2000yen per person per day

・Price for the foods and drinks for you and the guide

Around 5000yen per person per day

・Your souvenirs and personal expenses during the tour

As much as you are going to buy:)

Tour Important Information

・This tour might involve a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.

・Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.

・Since we are traveling on a private van, we can carry some bigger luggages.

・Some places does not accept credit cards, so you might need cash.

I’ve spent two years traveling all around Japan, exploring every prefecture with my own eyes. With this firsthand experience and access to a wide range of local knowledge, I can help you plan an unforgettable journey—one that goes beyond the typical tourist spots.

From local gourmet treasures and hidden gems to the most popular sights and places only locals know, I’ll make sure you experience the very best of Japan. Whether you’re looking for traditional flavors, trendy food spots, or scenic routes off the beaten path, I’ll tailor the trip to your interests.

If you are interested in specific places or things, please send me a message. I can search about it and offer you the best tour!

Feel free to reach out—I’d be happy to guide you with care and make your time in Japan truly special!

Important message from the supplier

if you could make a permanent reservation 1 month before the travel, I can support you well and you'll be able to enjoy Japan to the most.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time

Joined 2025

Masayuki S.

5.00 / 5

(3 reviews)

Identity Verified

Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Masayuki S.

Hello!

my name is Masa

“Private Car Tour Guide”, anywhere in Japan.

Just send me a message of where and what you wanna do!

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I was born in Japan and grew up in the United States.

After returning to Japan, I've worked all across the country. I spent a year traveling around Japan in a car that I DIY-converted into a camper. I hope to share the experiences and the knowledges of how to enjoy our culture to the most with people from all over the world.

I would like to introduce Japan's beautiful tourist spots that you can enjoy in every season—spring, summer, autumn, and winter—along with local delicacies beloved by the people in each area, and how to enjoy the unique cultures rooted in each region, such as: sushi, wagyu beef, cherry blossoms, rich milk bread, fluffy pancakes, convenient store's meals and snacks, maid cafe, izakaya(restaurant specialized to drink an alcohol), sake factory and so on.

I can create an original itinerary based on your interests! I’ll guide you with my private van anywhere in Japan from Hokkaido(top part of Japan) to Okinawa(bottom part of Japan). Without being restricted by public transportation schedules, allowing for more freedom in your travel. This is something only someone who has traveled the entire country, like me, can do! I’ll support you to the most, so please enjoy your time in Japan to the fullest!

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We also offer airport/port transfer service and sightseeing car tours throughout Japan. Please send me a message for more details. We can also provide vehicles according to the number of passengers, from one person to a group.

In Tokyo, we can also arrange for you to experience making character bento lunches during your car tour.

Please feel free to contact us.

For over few years, we have arranged lot of high quality tours per year with no accidents. Our service will surely make your trip to Japan more comfortable and memorable.

We look forward to seeing you in Japan!

Reviews

Gabriel B.

5 / 5

Apr 20, 2026

The Classic Nagoya Tour with the local