The "Tea Village Adventure Tour in Shizuoka" is a rogaining experience set in Japan's *satoyama* (traditional rural countryside), where teams navigate checkpoints to compete for points. Open to groups of two or more, this tour invites participants to use both wisdom and physical stamina to achieve a high score within the time limit, all while enjoying rural culture and seasonal scenery.
Rogaining = An outdoor navigation/adventure activity, usually involving teams or individuals navigating with a map and compass/GPS
9:00 AM – Arrival & Briefing
・Meet at the designated location for your chosen field (guided by Tabinoya).
・Explanation of rules, distribution of maps, and strategy time.
Morning – Afternoon – Rogaining Begins
・Teams strategize and freely navigate checkpoints to earn points, with opportunities to enjoy satoyama cultural experiences along the way.
・Duration: Standard Plan (4 hours) or Full Plan (6 hours).
Afternoon – Time Up & Finish Line
・Return to the finish line within the time limit.
・Point tallying, awards presentation, and conclusion of the tour.
3 Selectable Fields & Meeting Points
Rural Area in a Hot Spring Village
・Meeting Point: Kurami Onsen Bus Stop
・Highlights: A scenic route through peaceful countryside landscapes and local hot spring areas.
Tea Character Village
・Meeting Point: Higashiyama Area Lifelong Learning Center
・Highlights: A route immersed in expansive tea plantations and Japanese tea culture.
Green Tea & Tokaido Historical Village
・Meeting Point: Mt. Hitsurugi Campsite
・Highlights: A route featuring historical Tokaido highway landscapes and famous green tea production areas.
Experience fee, insurance fee
Ono /Kakegawa Station