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Sayama tea is grown in a cold climate, and its leaves become thicker and sturdier. Thicker leaves require a longer steaming process to soften them properly, and this extended steaming brings out a rich flavor and deep umami.
What makes this tour unique
・Stress-free Private Navigation starting from Tokorozawa Station
・Authentic Local Connection including museum exhibiting Sayama tea
・Seamless Multi-Experience including “TONKATSU” lunch
Choose Your Journey
[Plan A] The Full Tea Experience (May – November)Deep-dive into the heart of tea culture.Includes: Hands-on tea picking in private gardens, visit to the Tea Museum, and a local lunch. Price: $110.00/person
[Plan B] The Express Tea Culture Tour (All Seasons)The essence of Japanese tea in a flexible timeframe.Includes: Exploring local tea gardens, cultural visit to the Tea Museum, and ending in historic Kawagoe. Price: $88.00/person
【Important Note】
As I prioritize your comfort and experience, all transportation during the tour is provided by my private car.
If you are ready to explore the hidden green side of Saitama, please proceed to book from the red reservation bars.
Navigator
Welcome to Tokyo!
Just as Burgundy wines are defined by their specific vineyards, producers, and traditions, Sayama tea also has its own tea fields, processing methods, and dedicated tea shops. Tastes are different and unique one by one」Fortunately I could now partially master their differences.
Let’s enjoy with me as a navigator!
This Sayama Tea navigation service includes the fees for visits to navigator‑recommended tea farms that are too far apart to walk between, introductions to selected Sayama tea brands at those farms, and the tea‑picking experience(May – November), lunch, and museum admission.
However, the fee does not include any taxi services. All transportation during the tour is providedfree of charge by the navigator’sprivate car.
If Miyano-en must close due to inclement weather (such as rain) or any other business reason,you have option to receive cach refund for $22.00 per person at the departure point on the tour day.
ACTIVITY
ACTIVITY 01
Tea leaves picking
Enjoy a hands-on experience picking fresh green tea buds from growing tea trees in a tea field run by a local tea plantation owner.
ACTIVITY 02
Museum
You can learn about the history of Sayama tea and Art of tea at the Iruma City Museum, run by Iruma City, the main area of Sayama tea.
ACTIVITY 03
Lunch
For lunch, you will be served with ”TONKATSU” course. That is fried pork and one of the top 10 Japanese cuisines among foreigners.
ACTIVITY 04
Shopping
I would like to take you to some of the tea shops I’ve found truly exceptional since moving here.
Tasting is also available.
