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You can make your own one of a kind original Japanese black tea!

Enjoy the Minamata Japanese Black Tea Hand-Kneading Experience & Tea Party in the Tea Fields in Minamata, Kumamoto - Kumamoto Prefecture

USD45.45(JPY6,500)

  • A confirmation email for your reservation will be sent to you within 48 hours.
    *If your reservation cannot be completed, WAmazing Play will process your refund.
  • Required Time:
    120minutes

    *Duration of the activity (including travel time to the tea fields)

  • Reservation Time:
    11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00
  • Supported Languages:
    Japanese
Participants(Min.):
2 People
Participants(Max.):
6 People
Min. Participants Required For Activity:
2 People
Payment Method:
Credit Card (VISA/MASTER/AMERICAN EXPRESS/JCB)
Fee:
Adult (Aged 13 years and above) USD 45.45
Child (5 years - 12 years) USD 20.98
Age (Min.):
5 years old
Cancellation:
Yes
Booking deadline:
7 days prior by 22:00

Activity

Minamata's Japanese black tea (wakocha) has won numerous prestigious awards

You can create your own Japanese black tea using leaves from Kumamoto Prefecture, which has won awards in domestic and international competitions, including the Japan Black Tea Grand Prix and THE LEAFIES in London, the home of tea, and compare the flavors of different varieties.

You can make your own original Minamata Japanese black tea by kneading it with your own hands

You can create your own original Japanese black tea by kneading the leaves by hand. The flavor of the tea varies depending on the maker, influenced by factors such as the warmth of their hands and the intensity of their kneading. Enjoy discovering the unique Japanese black tea you can create.

Experts in Japanese black tea and tea leaf cultivation will also be sharing the charms of Japanese black tea

A "tea sommelier" with extensive knowledge of Minamata Japanese black tea, or one of the "Four Heavenly Kings of Japanese Black Tea" active in the Minamata and Ashikita areas, will guide you in making Japanese black tea while sharing its unique charms. Enjoy discovering who your instructor will be! *Instructors cannot be specified.

Enjoy the best tea time with Minamata's signature sweets paired with Japanese black tea

While comparing the taste of selected Minamata Japanese black teas, we will offer pairings with Western and Japanese sweets that Minamata is proud of. The sweets you like will be a reference for when you want to buy them as souvenirs!

On sunny days, you can enjoy a tea party in the tea fields while admiring the natural beauty of Yunotsuru

If the weather permits, we will move to the tea fields, where everyone can enjoy Japanese black tea while taking in the calming natural scenery.


Schedule

  • Reception at Yunotsuru Guest House Tsurunoya

    Please tell the receptionist the name of the person who made the reservation.

  • Minamata Japanese black tea hand-kneading experience

    You will make Japanese black tea while learning the differences between Japanese black tea, green tea, and regular black tea. The tea leaves are kneaded by hand for 15 to 20 minutes until the juice comes out. The taste changes depending on the person making the tea, such as the warmth of their hands and how hard they knead. Enjoy discovering what kind of Japanese black tea you will make.

  • Tea party (Japanese black tea tasting)

    If the weather is fine, we will move to the tea fields to enjoy a leisurely tea party while admiring the tea fields and the natural scenery of Yunotsuru. Minamata sweets, perfectly paired with Japanese black tea, will also be provided. In case of bad weather, the tea party will be held at Tsurunoya.

  • The experience ends with packing the finished Japanese black tea leaves.

    Once the dried Japanese black tea is ready, it will be placed in a bag. Take it with you and enjoy your original Japanese black tea at home.


Included in the Fee

Materials fee for the experience (tea leaves, tea bags, etc.)
Japanese black tea tasting and pairing with sweets
Transportation fee to and from the tea fields
Instructor fee

Meeting Place

Yunotsuru Guest House Tsurunoya

1421-11 Yude, Minamata-shi, Kumamoto

Directions

Nearest StationMinamata Station (Hisatsu Orange Railway), Shin-Minamata Station (JR Kyushu Shinkansen)

Directions to Nearest Station14 minutes by car from Minamata Station on the Hisatsu Orange Railway, 17 minutes by car from Shin-Minamata Station on the JR Kyushu Shinkansen bullet train.

Destination by TaxiYunotsuru Guest House Tsurunoya


Cancellation Policy

The cancel fee is based on the timing of the cancellation. Please check the cancellation policy below.

  • After 5 days before date of use
    20%
  • After 4 days before date of use
    50%
  • After 3 days before date of use
    80%
  • After 2 days before date of use
    100%

Notes

[Notes]
• Depending on the weather, the tea party may be held indoors (at Tsurunoya) instead of in the tea fields.
• Please note that you cannot choose the instructor.

[Cancellation policy]
Please note that the experience may be canceled after the reservation is made due to inclement weather or natural disasters. In such cases, WAmazing Play's Customer Support will contact you by e-mail after 3:00 PM the day before the experience.

[Language Support]
Communication using body language, translation devices, and apps

[Parking]
Available (free)

Organizer

Yunotsuru Guest House Tsurunoya

1421-11 Yude, Minamata-shi, Kumamoto

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Adult (USD 45.45)
Aged 13 years and above
Child (USD 20.98)
5 years - 12 years
USD0.00(JPY0)
Optional Extras
Lunch(+ USD 15.38)