[Shizuoka, Shizuoka City, Aoi Ward, Chacho] A stroll through the back alleys of "Shizuoka Chacho" and a shopping tour of seasonal teas with a veteran guide with 15 years of experience in the tea industry.

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• This is a small-group walking tour of "Chamachi," the heartland of Shizuoka tea in Shizuoka City, led by a guide with 15 years of experience in the tea industry. We'll explore the streets and history of Chamachi, learn about tea-producing regions and the work involved, and visit two tea shops that are still in operation. At each shop, you'll sample tea, comparing over five different varieties, enjoying the differences in taste, aroma, and color based on origin, variety, and production method. The tour is designed to be easy to understand even for those unfamiliar with tea, making it ideal for tourists visiting Shizuoka or anyone interested in Japanese tea. With a maximum of five participants, you can enjoy conversation and ask questions with your guide while experiencing the tea culture that permeates daily life in Shizuoka. More than just drinking tea, this tour involves walking through the tea-producing district and visiting tea shops. Let's enjoy a truly local Shizuoka experience together! ~Experience Flow~ 9:30 Meet up. Meet near the telephone booth next to the Shizuoka Bank main branch. Your guide will be waiting for you. 9:40 Stroll through Chacho. While walking through the streets of Chacho, we will introduce you to the history of Shizuoka tea and the scenery unique to a tea town. 10:00 Tea tasting at tea shop ①. Visit a tea shop that is actually in business. Enjoy tasting several teas and enjoying the differences in color, aroma, and taste. 11:00 Tea tasting at tea shop ②. Visit a second tea shop. Taste different teas from the first shop and enjoy the individuality of various Japanese teas. 12:10 Shopping in Chacho. If you find a tea you like, you can purchase it as a souvenir. If you wish, we can also guide you to shops around Chacho, such as local long-established Japanese confectionery shops. Feel free to consult with your guide. 12:10 Shopping in Chacho. If you find a tea you like, you can purchase it as a souvenir. If you wish, we can also guide you to shops around Chacho, such as local long-established Japanese confectionery shops. Feel free to consult with your guide. 12:30 Dismissal The tour concludes at the telephone booth next to the Shizuoka Bank headquarters. Take home your experience of Shizuoka tea, along with your favorite tea.
• Enjoy a stroll through "Chamachi," the heartland of Shizuoka tea.
• Join our guide on a walk through "Chamachi," the district that has supported the distribution of Shizuoka tea. While viewing the unique scenery of Chamachi, including tea wholesalers, tea shops, and tea viewing halls, we will provide an easy-to-understand introduction to the history of Shizuoka tea and the current tea industry. You will experience the daily life of a town where tea work continues to thrive, something you can't experience just by visiting tourist spots.
• I visited two tea shops that are actually in business.
• The tour includes visits to two local tea shops that are actually operating in the Chamachi area. You'll sample tea at each shop and get a feel for the atmosphere and the work involved. The appeal of this tour lies not just in drinking tea provided at tourist facilities, but in encountering the people and towns that support Shizuoka's tea culture.
• Compare over 5 different types of tea with a guide who has 15 years of experience in the tea industry.
• A guide with 15 years of experience in the tea industry will explain the differences in taste, aroma, and color of tea based on origin, variety, and processing method in an easy-to-understand way. You can actually taste and compare more than five types of tea to find your favorite. This is a fun and easy-to-enjoy experience even for those who are not familiar with tea.