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Surrounded by Shizuoka’s rich nature, “Hajimari no Kocha Terrace Cafe” is a hideaway spot for black tea enthusiasts. Rooted in the heritage of Ashikubo tea—which boasts roughly 800 years of history—the cafe was created out of a desire to deliver tea directly to customers, offering a relaxing time amid lush natural scenery.
Features
At this cafe, you can enjoy meticulously crafted tea made from tea leaves grown in the fields of Ashikubo. This region experiences shorter hours of sunlight and large temperature shifts between day and night, making it prone to morning fog. This natural mist acts as a natural shade, creating perfect conditions for growing highly aromatic and naturally sweet tea.
Furthermore, terrace seating situated right inside the tea field lets you enjoy your tea while gazing out over expansive mountain and village landscapes. The changing natural scenery through each season is another highlight of this cafe.
The cafe also offers takeout sweets and light meals, making them ideal companions for a casual walk. Both indoor and outdoor areas exude a serene ambiance where you can unwind.
Recommended Ways to Enjoy
Located in a spot embraced by Shizuoka’s beautiful nature, it offers a refreshing time to all who visit. Attached to a tea factory, the shop allows guests to taste all available varieties of tea, along with original tea-infused beverages and seasonal special menus, bringing new discoveries on every visit.
From the terrace seats, you can spend a leisurely time taking in the scenic views of Shizuoka. It is also wonderful to visit with friends or family and enjoy conversation with a cup of tea in hand.
Tea leaves are also available for purchase at the counter. The shop stocks a wide variety of tea, including light-steamed tea (asamushi-cha), deep-steamed tea (fukamushi-cha), and roasted green tea (hojicha). Offering a full taste of Ashikubo’s nature and tea culture, this location is sure to provide a soothing retreat away from urban bustle.
Basic Information
・Spot Name: Hajimari no Kocha Terrace Cafe
・Business Hours: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
・Closed: Tuesdays (If Tuesday is a national holiday, closed the following day)
・Price Range: From 260 JPY
・Parking: Available
Access
・Address: 2082-2 Ashikubokuchigumi, Aoi Ward, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture (Ashikubo Tea Works Agricultural Cooperative)
Directions
・By Car: Approx. 7–10 minutes from Shin-Shizuoka Interchange (IC)
・By Public Transport: From JR Shizuoka Station, take the Shizutetsu Bus bound for Ashikubo, then walk
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