Tea Farm Tour in Sayama, Saitama in Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan

Tea Farm Tour in Sayama, Saitama

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Is Tea Farm Tour in Sayama, Saitama worth booking?

Tea Farm Tour in Sayama, Saitama is a 5-hour experience in Tokyo, Japan, from $21924 per person. It scores 49 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
49 / 100
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Duration
5 hours
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$21924 per person

• Pick tea leaves in traditional tea-picking attire. • Hand-roll fresh green tea and enjoy tea-leaf tempura. • Taste 3 Sayama teas while learning the tea-making process. Experience Japan’s renowned tea culture on a guid

What you get

    About this experience

    • Pick tea leaves in traditional tea-picking attire. • Hand-roll fresh green tea and enjoy tea-leaf tempura. • Taste 3 Sayama teas while learning the tea-making process. Experience Japan’s renowned tea culture on a guided tour of a traditional tea farm in Sayama, Saitama, one of the country’s leading green tea regions. Dress in traditional tea-picking attire before harvesting fresh tea leaves and learning every step of the tea-making process, from cultivation to processing. Then, hand-roll your own fresh green tea using traditional techniques and discover the craftsmanship behind every cup. Complete the experience by enjoying crispy tea-leaf tempura and a tasting of three varieties of Sayama tea while learning about their unique flavors and characteristics. Perfect for tea lovers, this immersive farm experience offers a rare opportunity to connect with Japanese tea traditions in a peaceful countryside setting.

    What's included

    Included

    • Traditional clothes for tea picking
    • Tea leaf tempura
    • Tea making experience
    • Tea tasting with 3 kinds of tea
    • Tour of the tea farm

    Not included

    • Transportation to/from the location
    • Tea based lunch (see options)

    What you'll see and do

    1. Sayama

      Japan is one of the few countries that has given deep importance to tea and the tea-making process, culminating in the formal Japanese tea ceremony. Pick tea leaves, roll your own green tea and taste Sayama tea at a traditional farm. During this Tea Farm Tour in Sayama, Saitama, you’ll enjoy picking your own tea leaves while wearing a traditional dress made for this work. You’ll learn where the leaves come from and how they are produced. After that, you’ll make your own fresh hand-rolled tea and tea-leaf tempura. This tour is perfect for tea aficionados. The standard tour includes a 5-hour tea farm experience featuring a guided farm tour, a hands-on tea-making activity, the use of traditional attire for tea picking, tea leaf tempura, and a tasting of three varieties of tea. For guests who wish to enjoy a tea-inspired lunch, please select the corresponding tour option. The tour that includes lunch has a duration of approximately 7 hours, compared to 5 hours for the standard tour.

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    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    Tokyo

    The meeting point is in front of the JR Takadanobaba Station Waseda Exit entrance area. The meeting time is at 8:45 a.m. You will receive a Google Maps link in your message after your booking is confirmed. Please make sure to check and confirm the meeting location.

    Hotel pickup

    No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.

    Ends at

    The meeting point is in front of the JR Takadanobaba Station Waseda Exit entrance area. The meeting time is at 8:45 a.m. You will receive a Google Maps link in your message after your booking is confirmed. Please make sure to check and confirm the meeting location.

    Options you can book

    • Farm Tour + Lunch and Dessert

      Tea based lunch: Tea rice balls or tea buckwheat noodles, and powdered green tea served over soft serve cream

    • Saitama Sayama Tea Farm Tour

      2026 Schedule

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    ja, en
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Wed, Thu
    Group size
    Up to 15 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    byFood

    Know before you go

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • The standard tea farm tour lasts approximately 5 hours, while the tea farm tour that includes lunch lasts approximately 7 hours.
    • The tea picking season is usually held from early May until late October.
    • Please make sure you arrive 10-15 minutes early for this tour so that you do not miss out.
    • Please note that the tour does not include lunch.
    • This activity is able to accommodate the following dietary requirements: Gluten-free, Halal, Vegan diet, Vegetarian diet, and Pescetarian diet. Please inform us in advance of your allergy/dietary restrictions..

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    Good to know

    Duration
    5 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Wed, Thu
    Price range
    $21924 to $24359
    Hotel pickup
    No pickup, meet at start point
    Booked in 30 days
    0
    Verdict
    Worth a Look

    Why this scores 49

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)88
    Review evidence (18% weight)0
    Booking momentum (14% weight)0
    Value for money (12% weight)15
    Listing quality (10% weight)85
    Local standing (8% weight)50
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Tea Farm Tour in Sayama, Saitama: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Tokyo.

    How much does Tea Farm Tour in Sayama, Saitama cost?

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    Prices start at $21924 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Tokyo usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does Tea Farm Tour in Sayama, Saitama take?

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    Plan for about 5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Tokyo is not rushed.

    Is Tea Farm Tour in Sayama, Saitama worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 49 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Tokyo, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Tea Farm Tour in Sayama, Saitama?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is Tea Farm Tour in Sayama, Saitama suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Tea Farm Tour in Sayama, Saitama?

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    Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Tokyo can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Tokyo and add a light layer if any part of the 5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Tea Farm Tour in Sayama, Saitama start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Tokyo within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in Tokyo?

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    Tokyo is less a city than a stack of neighborhoods with completely different opening hours. A guided food crawl through Shinjuku's Omoide Yokocho gets you past the no-tourist curtains, while the day trips west to Hakone and Fuji need an early start to be worth the fare. Our ranking weighs guide quality heavily here, because in Tokyo the guide is the product. On Outty we rank every Tokyo experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Tokyo Shinjuku Chopsticks Making Class, Tokyo : Asakusa Chopsticks Making Class, Shinjuku Night Food and Bar Crawl. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit Tokyo?

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    Late March to May for blossom, October to November for clear Fuji views. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in Tokyo?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

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