Learn the History of Tea and World Tea Cultures, and Enjoy Formal Tea Service While Viewing the Garden
About this spot
A specialty museum showcasing Shizuoka's preeminence in tea. Beyond interactive exhibits exploring world tea cultures, Shizuoka tea history, and tea production processes, the museum features a reconstructed garden and tea room associated with Kobori Enshū, a renowned daimyo tea master from the early Edo period. The setting itself immerses you in the world of tea, surrounded by the expansive Makinohara tea plantations. The museum offers experiential activities including formal tea service and hand-grinding matcha, allowing you to taste the differences between teas firsthand.
Tips
General admission is approximately 300 yen for adults; tea service and hands-on experiences are separate (a few hundred yen each). The museum is typically closed Tuesdays, so check opening hours in advance. The facility is barrier-free with free parking. Tea leaves sold at the museum shop make popular souvenirs.
Best time to visit
Allow approximately 1 hour 30 minutes. Mornings see fewer tour groups, giving you ample time to savor the exhibits and garden in peace.
Access & map
〒428-0034 Shimada, Shizuoka Prefecture, Kanaya Fujimi-chō, 3053-2
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