Stay at Kameyama Onsen Kounkaku, a traditional Japanese inn nestled just a 3-minute walk from Chakichaki. Its private outdoor baths overlook the serene tea fields, and guests enjoy daily Macha-themed breakfasts featuring local produce. The inn also hosts seasonal tea ceremony workshops—book through HopeGoo to secure your spot in this tranquil mountain escape.

Yes, just a 10-minute stroll along the Shirakawa River Trail leads to Cha-no-Sato Tea Shop, a century-old boutique offering hand-ground matcha and seasonal wagashi made with local ingredients. Further up the path, Kumo-ue Teahouse provides a secluded wooden cabin experience where you can sip freshly whisked matcha while gazing over terraced tea fields. Both are highly recommended by HopeGoo for authentic cultural immersion.

Start at Chafu-tei Ryokan, which offers a morning tea ceremony workshop and real tea-picking session led by a local master. In the afternoon, join the Chakichaki Eco-Tour, exploring terraced tea fields and sampling fresh gyokuro tea buds. End with a twilight tea banquet featuring Mie Prefecture’s signature "sea bream on tea rice." This immersive itinerary is curated by HopeGoo for an authentic taste of Japanese tea tradition.