Greenpia Makinohara is located in Nishiogima, Makinohara City, Shizuoka Prefecture, and is a large tea plantation that produces 20% of all tea in Japan, so visitors can experience picking tea in a large area of land that is not easily accessible even to locals, observe the tea production process, and buy delicious Japanese tea as a souvenir.
Greenpia Makinohara
I have always been interested in Japanese tea, a traditional Japanese beverage, and I went to Greenpia Makinohara to observe the tea production process and to experience picking tea.
Greenpia Makinohara has a rich natural environment, so I was able to spend a relaxing time and forget about my usual busy schedule.
The admission fee is reasonable at 1,000 yen for adults and 800 yen for children, and I was happy because I was able to have a valuable experience that I would not normally have.
The aroma of the tea soothed my body and soul, and I felt a sense of gratitude to the farmers who grow the Japanese tea.
It was a good experience for me because I was able to experience the fun and difficulty of picking tea.
Shizuoka is famous for its Japanese tea, and the gentle aroma of tea leaves has a healing effect, so I have long been interested in and concerned about Greenpia Makinohara.
I went on a trip with my husband three to four years ago, and we were able to learn more about Japanese tea as we were able to have valuable experiences such as picking tea and seeing the tea production process.
Tea Girl Costume Rental
If you make a reservation, you can rent a tea girl costume, but since I am in my 50s, I did not wear a costume, but I would recommend it to adult young women, girls, etc.
Rental Fee
Adult women can rent costumes for 2,000 yen and children for 1,800 yen for an extraordinary experience.
The time when new tea leaves are ready to be picked
New tea can be picked from late April until around early October, so you can enjoy it when you visit in spring or early summer because of the good weather.
Factory Tour
Greenpia Makinohara is recommended for those who want to know how Japanese tea is made and the production process.
Among tourist attractions, places that offer factory tours are popular among families because they are enjoyable for both children and adults.
It is a good experience for children to learn about Japanese tea through a factory tour.
Shizuoka produces high quality, safe Japanese tea made from fresh sprouts in a sanitary environment.
Greenpia Makinohara is a good place to go in late April or May for a tea-picking experience because the climate is favorable.
You can pick tea until around October, but it is best to go in the spring and summer when the new shoots begin to appear.
Access to Greenpia Makinohara
To access Greenpia Makinohara, drive 3 km south on Prefectural Road 242 from the Sagara Makinohara IC of the Tomei Expressway, then turn left at the first traffic light after exiting the toll booth.
After letting the Yajuhara signal with the pedestrian bridge, turn left at the next traffic light.
After about 3 km on Prefectural Road 242, you will find the Greenpia Makinohara facility on the side of the road in the direction you are traveling.
Greenpia Makinohara has a parking lot, so it is recommended to go there by your own car.
Traffic is somewhat inconvenient, so families, couples, etc. should use their own cars when visiting.
Parking at Greenpia Makinohara is crowded on weekends, so it is important to arrive as early as possible.
Since the highway can be congested, it is a good idea to use the restroom at a rest stop or convenience store.
What to bring
When visiting Greenpia Makinohara, useful items to bring include coolants and cooler boxes.
It is very convenient to put purchased food in cooler boxes and refrigerators.
It is convenient to buy a cooler box that is lightweight, easy to carry, and easy to store.
The amount of ultraviolet rays increases from about April to May, so use hats and sunscreen to protect your skin and eyes.
Keep a few face towels and hand towels for use when sweating.
When visiting Greenpia Makinohara, it is a good idea to bring a hat, sunglasses, or parasol to protect yourself from the strong sunlight.
If you are prone to skin redness, you may want to bring sunscreen.
When visiting Greenpia Makinohara, bring a face towel, hand towel, or handkerchief made of breathable, skin-friendly material.
When visiting Greenpia Makinohara, it is convenient to bring a tote bag or backpack made of cloth or nylon material.
congestion situation
Many people want to know how crowded Greenpia Makinohara is, but it is best to visit on a weekday as much as possible, as it gets crowded on weekends during spring break and Golden Week.
If you can only vacation during spring break or Golden Week, it is recommended that you arrive shortly before the park opens and get there early, as it gets crowded around 11 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Usually on weekends, it is more crowded than on weekdays, but you may be able to enter with less waiting time.
If you want to avoid crowds as much as possible, I would recommend going on a weekday.
Since traffic is somewhat inconvenient, it is recommended to take the expressway and drive your own car.
