Leave the bustle of Tokyo and immerse yourself in Japanese tea culture in Makinohara, Shizuoka. Visit Sannaka Seicha, a family-run farm with 9 generations of history in Japan’s largest tea region. Walk through lush fields, learn the unique deep-steamed process, and taste premium green tea straight from the source. You can even purchase exclusive high-grade tea — an authentic experience you won’t find in Tokyo.
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Your hotel lobby or a location of your choice
Arrive in Makinohara, Shizuoka
Learn about tea cultivation & the deep-steaming process
Guided walk through the tea fields of Sannaka Seicha
Premium green tea tasting (multiple infusions to enjoy different flavors)
Lunch at a local restaurant (optional)
Visit nearby cultural or scenic spots (flexible upon request)
Depart Shizuoka and return to Tokyo
Ending Point
Your hotel lobby or a location of your choice
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Private vehicle and driver-guide
Tea farm tour & premium tea tasting at Sannaka Seicha
Hotel pick-up & drop-off by a Toyota luxury van
Fuel costs
Highway toll fees
Parking fee
Meals & drinks other than the tea tasting
Entrance fees to optional stops (if applicable)
Personal expenses
Hello everyone! My name is Kota.
After graduation from a university in Japan I spent a year in Vancouver, Canada, on a working holiday. While working as a server at a sushi restaurant, I had many opportunities to interact with guests who loved Japan, while also learning about Canadian culture from them. Those experiences became truly meaningful to me, and now I would like to take on that role here in Japan—sharing the beauty of my country with visitors and creating unforgettable memories together.
Tokyo is a world-famous metropolis, but beyond its well-known landmarks, it is full of hidden gems that are less crowded and waiting to be discovered. I would be delighted to explore such places with you and do my very best to make your trip to Japan a wonderful experience.
Since I am originally from Hiroshima, I am also very familiar with Kyoto, Hiroshima, and Osaka. I would be happy to give you helpful advice if you plan to visit those areas. And if our schedules align, I would love to guide you around my hometown Hiroshima, as well as Shiga where I spent my student years, or even Kyoto and Osaka. Please feel free to reach out anytime!
I enjoy watching soccer (especially Manchester United!), and I also like beer and whisky.
I’m really looking forward to meeting you all :)
Alessandra C.
“Tour to Shibuya and surrounding area”
Nice experience with a polite and very helpful guide. He showed us the most attractive pkaces of the area!
Kota A.
Thank you for your warm words! I truly enjoyed the time we spent together. Please come back to Japan again — I’ll be waiting!
Alessandra C.
“Nice trip in Kyoto”
Kota is a very polite guide who helped us approach Tokyo for the first time. He showed us the most famous areas and the local foods. He is a very kind and efficient guy and communicating with him is simple and fast. He speaks very well english and share with us the schedule program for the day. Alessandra
Kota A.
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! I’m truly happy if I was able to contribute to making your day in Japan a memorable one. I also had such a great time spending this beautiful day with you. Next time, let’s enjoy some delicious, authentic espresso together :) Ciao! Kota
David S.
“Unforgetable Day”
We had a wonderful experience with our private chauffeur service in Tokyo. Kota and Kei accompanied us for about seven hours, and everything was perfect. They were always punctual, picked us up right on time, and responded to our wishes immediately. They showed us several beautiful temples and explained a lot about the places we visited. The car was comfortable, and despite the warm weather we always felt well taken care of. Both of them were very friendly, attentive, and professional. We can highly recommend this service and are very thankful for this unforgettable day. Their English is also very good!
Kota A.
Dear David and friends, Thank you once again for joining the tour! Although it was a hot day, the time we spent together was truly meaningful and enjoyable for me. I promise I’ll visit Austria someday! And when I do, let’s definitely have a beer together and make a toast! Danke! Kota
$683/ per group