Fuji Views with Tea & Food Pairing
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Port
Shimizu, Japan
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Activity Level
Moderate Activity
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$700
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 6½ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
This tour, exclusive to Seabourn guests, begins with a visit to the Tea Garden with views of Mt Fuji (weather permitting). Visit a tea plantation and learn about the challenges and intricacies of growing tea. Taste the tea grown by the dedicated farmers of this garden.
A local restaurant serves a Japanese-style lunch and a curated tea pairing. The Tea Master will personally prepare the tea for each dish and provide detailed explanations of your experience through aromas, visual presentation, and taste sensations.
Nihondaira is one of Japan's Top 100 sightseeing spots. At an elevation of 1,000 feet, this hilly area is designated a National Nature Park. Within its boundaries, the trees and fields seasonally yield a rich variety of plums, cherry blossoms, tea and mikan tangerines. From Nihondaira, take the ropeway (cable car) up Mt Kuno.
Atop the mountain, you will find the Kunozan Toshogu Shrine — the original burial shrine of the first Tokugawa Shogun — Tokugawa Ieyasu. With beautiful carvings and paintings, the shrine remains culturally and architecturally significant. Enjoy the beautiful landscapes here among the tea gardens before you return to the pier.
Please note: Tour requires strenuous walking. You may be required to sit on the floor at the Tea Garden. Terrain includes 200 steps at the ropeway and Kunozan Toshogu Shrine. Expect long lines when boarding the ropeway. Weather and atmospheric conditions vary; no guarantee is offered with regard to visibility or views on any particular day. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Not advisable for guests using a wheelchair or for those with mobility limitations. Tour sequence may vary. Bring local currency, as most vendors do not accept US dollars or credit cards. Traffic can be unpredictable; your patience is greatly appreciated if a delay extends the tour duration. You must remove your shoes at one or more location(s). Unfamiliar accents can be challenging; feel free to ask your guide to repeat or elaborate on information, and to speak more slowly so you can fully comprehend and converse.