May 10–17, 2026

Japanese Tea & Culture Tour

A small-group, field-focused journey into Japanese tea, culture, and craft — from Tokyo to Kyoto.

From $3,500 per person

Limited group size

Route

Tokyo → Shizuoka → Kyoto

PRICING & DEPOSIT

Double Occupancy

$3,500 per person

• Shared room
• Lodging & experiences
• Ground transportation
• The most authentic experience (family style)
• Some lodging will be 4-6 people per room

$750 non-refundable deposit per person. Final payment due: March 15, 2026

Single Occupancy

$4,500 per person

• Private room
• Lodging & experiences
• Ground transportation

$1,000 non-refundable deposit per person. Final payment due: March 15, 2026

Final payment due: March 15, 2026

Airfare not included.
Not all meals are included.
Deposit is non-refundable.
If Sipping Streams cancels the tour, all payments are refunded.
Travel insurance is strongly recommended.

Day by Day

To learn more about each port of call and our included as well as optional excursions, click on the individual days below. ***Itinerary and shore excursions are subject to change and may vary by departure.

Day 1 — Tokyo

Arrival @ 9 am

Tea & wagashi experience, Asakusa exploration, welcome dinner.

Day 2 — Shizuoka → Atami

Tea farms, factory visit, wakocha tasting, onsen ryokan stay.

Day 3 — Nishio (AOI Sencha) → Nagoya

Tencha & sencha fields, shading systems, producer tastings.

Day 4 — Mt. Fuji Region

Nature, recovery, light walking, scenic viewpoints.

Day 5 — Shizuoka → Kyoto

Transition day, Kyoto arrival, free exploration.

Day 6 — Kyoto → Wazuka Tea Village

Sencha, kabusecha, gyokuro, tencha farm visits.

Day 7 — Kyoto (Craft Day)

Chasen artisan workshop, matcha preparation.

Day 8 — Kyoto → Tokyo

Return to Tokyo, departures after 6:00 PM.

WHAT’S INCLUDED / NOT INCLUDED

Included

• Lodging in Tokyo, Atami (onsen ryokan), and Kyoto
• Tea farm & factory visits
• Guided tastings
• Workshops (chasen & matcha preparation)
• Ground transportation for scheduled activities
• Tour coordination

Not Included

• Airfare
• Some meals
• Travel insurance
• Personal purchases

Ready to experience Japan through tea?

Secure your spot with a non-refundable deposit. Limited availability.

Final payment due: March 15, 2026

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