Nagasaki has a long and rich history connected to tea. Join our tours to learn more about that history and immerse yourself in the diverse and vibrant flavours of teas produced in Nagasaki.
We will taste regional speciality tamaryokucha (a steamed curly green tea), shiraore (a mild tea twig tea), houjicha (roasted green tea), wakoucha (Japanese black tea) and more.
Visit tea fields with an enchanting view overlooking the Omura Bay, understand how tea is made as we guide you through a tea factory, and get hands-on with brewing some Japanese teas yourself!
TEA TOUR OPTIONS
- Scheduled Tea Tour for independent travellers
This is a programme of 4 hours, including lunch.
Please visit the Scheduled Tea Tour page to see available tour dates in our Booking Calendar. - Group Tea Tour
We can accommodate larger groups and can adapt the programme to your wishes.
Please reach out to us to discuss options for a tour programme that suits your group. - Custom Tea Tour
We work together with the local tourism agency and can help you build a customised tour including other destinations in our region. Please feel free to contact us to discuss ideas and options. - Online tea workshops
If you cannot visit in person but still wish to learn about Japanese tea, and specifically about tea in Nagasaki/Sonogi: we can offer an online educational tea workshop.
Please contact us through the options mentioned below to discuss options.
Experience the unique & beautiful views of tea fields overlooking the Omura ocean bay
TOUR LOCATION
- Our Scheduled Tea Tours are held at the Ikedoki Tea office
Our office is in a charming open-style renovated house with a homely atmosphere
For travel directions to the Ikedoki Tea Office, please click here - For larger groups or at request a traditional farmhouse, the Meiji no Minka can be reserved.
This is a beautiful, traditional farmhouse with tatami mats. This location is available at a surcharge of ¥2,000 per person.
Please contact us if you specifically wish to book this location and we will get back to you with available dates.
Ikedoki Tea Office
102 Sonogishukugō, Higashisonogi town, Higashisonogi district, Nagasaki prefecture, 859-3807
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Meiji no Minka (明治の民家 or 旧岳中家住宅 ).
470 Sonogishukugo, Higashisonogi, Higashisonogi District, Nagasaki prefecture 859-3807
This location is in an old thatched farmhouse, behind the local farmer’s market (Michi no Eki).
Booking this location comes at a surcharge of ¥2,000 per person on top of the normal tour price. Please contact us to check for availability.
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Our office is a 10 minute walk from the Sonogi train station, and the Meiji no Minka is a 15 minute walk from the Sonogi station.
Sonogi station is an easy direct train ride from Nagasaki (75 min), or Isahaya (30 min).
Both locations have free parking nearby.
If you plan to arrive by car, we will send you the directions to the nearest parking spot.
CONTACT US
Email us at info@ikedokitea.com
Or fill in our contact form below