Tea picking of “Yabukita tea” for “Kaikoku Shimoda Black Tea” ( Shimoda Kocha No Kai)
- Availableperiod
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The event takes place only 1 day during the period from May 15th to Jun 15th.
- Fee
- 1 people 1000yen～
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'Shimoda Kocha No Kai' started activities to make tea, which calls to mind the historical taste. -
The fresh green color of the new tea makes us feel the arrival of early summer. -
Sunny tea plantation locates at the hill side behinde the old Rendaiji Spa. -
Four kinds of 'Shimoda Kaikoku Black Tea' and the tea candies.
Outline of the program
Please help tea picking for manufacturing 'Shimoda Black Tea'!We, members of Shimoda Kocha No Kai, enjoy tea and learn about tea and have been
involved in the production of tea, based on the historical fact that the first American
consul general, Townsend Harris brought tea to Japan. We promote the sales of
'Shimoda Black Tea.'
Around 20 people work jointly in tea picking, whereas 10 people are engaged
annually in cutting, fertilization, weeding etc. Now, join us, Shimoda Kocha no Kai
on this opportunity of tea picking !
Nigiwai Shachu promotes another project called 'Shimoda Jizake Club.'
Junmai Ginjo sake called 'Reimei' is produced. In a program, we work together
in rice planting of Shimoda rice 'Kinuhikari.'
Program schedule
Gather at the tea plantation at 9:00. (15 minutes on foot from the parking lot) Start tea picking. Lunch 12:00-13:00. Tea picking again,13:00-15: 00. May finish earlier due to work situation.Availability of English guides on the day of the activity
Japanese and simple EnglishDetail of the program
| Venue ⁄ location | Yamada Chaen, Shimo Osawa Shimoda |
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| Available period |
The event takes place only 1 day during the period from May 15th to Jun 15th.
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| Available period | Every year, 1 day between mid-May to mid-June. |
| Hours of registration | 9:00am - 3:00pm |
| Length of the program | Any time at your convenience, during 6 hours program |
| Reservation | Required |
| Toilet | Yes |
| Kiosk | |
| Necessity of bringing something to eat | Include lunch |
| Place to eat |
Required items to bring
Bucket to keep tea leaves. Long-sleeved jacket and long trousers and athletic shoes or boots.Precautions ⁄ remarks
Details of the fee
1,000yen(Include lunch and insurance)
| Remarks concerning the fee | |
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| Payment method | Bank transfer or cash at the site |
| Cancellation fee | 1,000yen, on the day |
| Reservations accepted from | // |
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| Reservations accepted until | Previous day, 4:00pm |
| Maximum number of people accepted through the reservation | 1～20 people |
Meeting place ⁄ map
Meeting place (name) ⁄ meeting time
Gathering at 8:45 at the parking lot of Shimoda Onsen Company, Shimo Osawa Shimoda.Meeting place (address ⁄ access)
13 minutes bus ride from Izukyu Shimoda Station to Rendaiji･Osawa. Get off at 'Osawa Guchi,' then 10 minutes walk.Reservation ⁄ inquiry
| English service for making reservations and inquiries | No support in English. Please contact to 'seamon' by phone or email. |
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| Name | ’Shimoda Kocha no Kai’ (Shimoda Nigiwai Shachu) |
| Address | 'Rakura' 7-9 1chome Shimoda City |
| TEL ⁄ FAX |
When you make a reservation or inquiry on the phone or via FAX, tell the instructor that you saw the Sea-mon website. |
| Business hours | 11:00am - 6:00pm |
| Closed | Irregular |
| Website | https://www.facebook.com/yorozucaferakura/ |
We can answer your inquiries and provide extra information.
Mr. Tanaka
Ms. Aoki
Feel free to contact us to learn more about Shimoda.
The information on this website is subject to change. Please contact individual offices, stores, or the Seamon Shimoda Guide office (TEL: 0558-22-5255) for more detail.