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Japan’s Green Tea Paradise in Shizuoka

ByJuri Austin Published onSep 24, 2026Sep 24, 2026

We took a day trip to Shimada in Shizuoka Prefecture to visit KADODE OOIGAWA, a large food and experience park where you can learn about and enjoy Japanese green tea. If you love green tea, it’s a fun place to explore!

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Matcha soft serve ice cream.

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Things to Do at KADODE OOIGAWA

What We Did

Chose from 16 varieties and brewed our own green tea at Green Tea B.I.Y.
Became tea leaves and learned how green tea is made on the Green Tea Tours.
Poured our own green tea from a tap at Tea on Tap.
Enjoyed matcha soft-serve ice cream and other green tea sweets.
Visited Kadode Station on the Oigawa Railway.

More Things to Do

Enjoy meals made with local ingredients at the restaurants and cafés.
Let the kids play at the Chamekke Kids Park.
Relax in the outdoor areas or take your dog to the dog park.
Join seasonal events and workshops.

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