Japanese Tea & Kimono at Seishintei Teahouse: Mt. Fuji Views

Sencha, then kimono, then matcha with a mountain view

A two-hour Japanese cultural activity at Seishintei Teahouse in Shizuoka, where you drink sencha tea, change into a kimono or yukata, prepare and taste matcha with traditional sweets, and photograph yourself in the park overlooking Mt. Fuji. A live English-speaking guide leads the experience. The teahouse sits about ten minutes by car from Shimizu Port, making it reachable on a port day or a free afternoon in the region.

The experience

You arrive at Seishintei's entrance and begin with a cup of sencha in the tea room, settling into the pace of the experience. Then you change into a kimono or yukata (the rental is included), and move into the matcha preparation. You'll taste matcha alongside traditional nerikiri sweets, learning the ritual as you go. The guide walks you through each step in English, so the sequence itself becomes part of how you understand the practice rather than something explained from a distance.

After matcha, you move to the café area overlooking the park. This is where the setting reveals itself: Mt. Fuji rises across the landscape, and cruise ships pass in the distance. You have time for a photo session here, framed by seasonal greenery that changes through the year. The experience wraps with seasonal desserts, bringing the two hours to a close in the same room where the views anchor everything.

What’s included

• Welcome sencha tea.
• kimono or yukata rental.
• matcha preparation and tasting.
• traditional nerikiri sweets.
• seasonal desserts.
• photo time in the park with Mt. Fuji views.
• live English-speaking guide for the full two-hour experience.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 17 Feb 2027

Book up to2d before

GroupUp to 4

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Operated by 株式会社Japanticket

Is this one for you?The activity moves at a deliberate pace (sencha, then dressing, then matcha), so you're not rushing between moments. This suits anyone arriving from a cruise or with a free afternoon who wants to slow down and learn rather than cover ground.

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Top questions

How far is Seishintei Teahouse from Shimizu Port?

The teahouse is about ten minutes by car from Shimizu Port, making it accessible for cruise passengers with a short transfer or for travelers staying nearby in Shizuoka.

What does the kimono experience include?

Kimono or yukata rental is included in the activity. You change into it in the tea room before the matcha tasting and wear it during the photo session in the park.

What tea and sweets do I taste during the two hours?

You start with a welcome cup of sencha, then prepare and taste matcha paired with traditional nerikiri sweets at the tea room. The experience concludes with seasonal desserts at the café.

Will I be able to see Mt. Fuji clearly from the teahouse?

Mt. Fuji is visible from the park and café area, framed across the landscape. The teahouse location is rare for offering this view, though visibility depends on weather and season.

Is the guide available in English?

Yes, a live guide leads the experience in English, walking you through each part of the tea ceremony and cultural practice.