Private Organic Tea Farm Tour
Private Tea Farm Experience — One Group Only
Discover a private tea experience at an organic tea farm in Ujitawara, Kyoto — the birthplace of Japanese green tea.
Welcome to our family-run tea farm in Ujitawara, Kyoto, where our family has been growing tea for over a century.
Each day, we welcome only one private group, from solo travelers and couples to families and friends of up to four guests. During your visit, there are no other guests, allowing you to spend time at the farm quietly and at your own pace.
Surrounded by tea fields and nature, you will spend time with us in the place where our tea is grown. Rather than simply tasting Japanese green tea, we hope your visit offers a deeper understanding of the land, the seasons, and the people behind each cup.
We look forward to welcoming you to Ujitawara for a quiet and memorable time at our family tea farm.
Tour Highlights
- Guided walk through our organic tea fields
- Seasonal tea-picking experience
- Outdoor tea time (Nodate) overlooking the tea fields
- Tasting of sencha and other teas grown on our farm
- Professional brewing demonstration and hands-on tea brewing
- Hands-on matcha preparation in our private tea room
- Matcha latte to conclude the experience
*Tea picking and Nodate are available depending on the season, weather, and farming conditions.
Tour Details
Location: Ujitawara, Kyoto, Japan
Duration: Approximately 2.5–3 hours
Start Time: 10:00 AM
Capacity: One private group only (maximum 4 guests)
Languages: English / Japanese
Price: JPY 30,000 per person (tax included)
A minimum charge of JPY 60,000 applies per booking. Solo visits may be arranged upon request at the minimum charge.
Welcome Briefing
We begin by welcoming you to our farm and briefly introducing the day ahead.
With a map of the tea fields, we will show you where we will go and what you can expect during your visit.
Guided Farm Tour
Walk through our tea fields and see where our tea is grown. Along the way, we share how we care for the fields, how the seasons shape the leaves, and the character of each field.
Learn how the surrounding environment, seasonal changes, and organic farming shape the tea grown in our fields. We also share how fresh tea leaves are transformed into the teas you enjoy in your cup.
As you walk through the farm, you can see how each field has its own character and how closely tea growing is connected to the seasons and the landscape.
Tea Picking & Tea Leaf Tempura
During the harvest season, you may have the opportunity to pick fresh tea leaves by hand and enjoy freshly made tea leaf tempura.
It is a simple way to experience the taste and texture of young tea leaves straight from the field.
*Tea picking is available depending on the season, weather, and farming conditions.
Nodate
On fine days, we enjoy tea outdoors overlooking the fields. It is a quiet pause surrounded by the landscape where the tea was grown.
*Nodate is available depending on the weather.
Tea Tasting
Taste several teas grown on our farm and discover how cultivar, field, and preparation shape their aroma and flavor.
Even teas grown from the same cultivar can show different character depending on the field and growing conditions. Through tasting, you can experience these subtle differences for yourself.
Brewing Demonstration
Watch a brewing demonstration and learn how water temperature, brewing time, and the amount of tea leaves influence the aroma, sweetness, and flavor of Japanese green tea.
Self-Brewing
- Brew Your Own Cup of Tea -
Prepare sencha yourself and experience how water temperature, brewing time, and pouring technique can change its aroma and flavor.
Matcha Experience 1 – Hands-On
You’ll be invited to whisk your own bowl of matcha, guided step by step, so you can discover the joy of preparing matcha yourself—and take the experience home with you.
Notice the aroma, color, and texture of freshly prepared matcha as you whisk your own bowl. Enjoy it with a small sweet, taking time to experience the balance of flavor and the lingering finish of the tea.
Matcha Experience 2– Latte
Finish your visit with a matcha latte made with our farm-grown matcha. A relaxed final cup to enjoy before the tour comes to an end.
We will be your guides.
Booking Guide
- Bookings can be made up to 90 days in advance.
- Reservations close 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you have any food allergies, please indicate them in the “Reservation Notes” section when making your booking.
- Guests must be 13 years of age or older.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellations are possible up to 3 days before the tour. A full refund will be issued to your credit card. Please allow a few days for the refund to be processed.
- Please note that cancellations made within 2 days of the tour are non-refundable. Cancellations or changes to reservations cannot be made online. Please contact us directly via email during our business hours (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, except Saturdays and Sundays).
✉ [email protected]
- If you are running late, please let us know. If we have not heard from you within 15 minutes of your scheduled start time, we will be unable to hold your reservation.
小山園製茶場 KOYAMA TEA FARM & GARDEN
127-1 Miyagaito, Okuyamada, Ujitawara-cho, Tsuzuki-gun, Kyoto
✉ [email protected]
Contact Hours ｜10.00-16:00
Closed｜Sat, Sun
