Experience “Chaji,” a Banquet Celebrating Shizuoka’s Green Tea and the Culture of the 400-Year-Old Tokaido Road

Experience the culture of the 400-year-old Tokaido Road post towns by eating Japanese food harmoniously paired with green tea produced using the World Agricultural Heritage Shizuoka Tea Grassland Farming Method

(1) Savor green tea, one of the key healthy ingredients that supports Japan’s renowned food culture in a country known for its longevity.

(2) Enjoy an elegant banquet that allows you to experience the culture of "shukuba," the traditional post towns that flourished along the bustling Tokaido Road for over 400 years.

(3) Relish a kaiseki meal, expertly paired with Shizuoka’s local green tea and sake, served in the atmospheric setting of a historic private residence.

(4) Engage with local farmers who continue the tradition of the “Tea Grassland Farming Method,” a sustainable, recycling-oriented agriculture system that harmonizes with nature and is recognized as World Agricultural Heritage.

(5) Experience warm hospitality and unique interaction with local residents, a hallmark of this region.