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Tea Picking at Greenpia in Makinohara, Japan

Tea Picking at Greenpia in Makinohara, Japan

Many tourists flocks to Japan’s major cities—Tokyo, Yokohama, Osaka, Kyoto, and Hakone to name a few (click on the cities to view my travel guides!)—for obvious reasons. After my family’s visit to Japan, I realized that many visitors feel overwhelmed from spending a majority of their time in the larger urban areas and could benefit from a couple days in lesser-frequented regions of the country, such as Shizuoka, Nagano, and Yamanashi Prefectures. Hiking, fruit picking, and tea picking are all…

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Mount Fuji from Nihondaira in Shizuoka

Mount Fuji from Nihondaira in Shizuoka

Nihondaira is a gorgeous location in Shizuoka Prefecture and has some laidback activities to appreciate the region’s natural scenery and mild year-around climate. It is known as being one of the best places to get a panoramic view of majestic Mount Fuji, complete with the Pacific Ocean for a backdrop. I had been patiently waiting for a clear, cloud-free day to journey up the hilltop to Nihondaira. The day finally came at the end of October! Travel tip: Late spring…

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Tea Picking in Japan’s #1 Tea Producing Prefecture

Tea Picking in Japan’s #1 Tea Producing Prefecture

It’s no secret that Japan is known for green tea. Aside from chado (tea ceremony), another way to experience this cultural aspect is to go tea picking. Tea picking teaches you about the cultivation process while also presenting a tangible experience of picking tea leaves in traditional attire. Where and When to Go Tea Picking Shizuoka Prefecture is the perfect place to experience tea picking while in Japan. It is widely known as the country’s leading tea producing prefecture due…

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