NAITO-EN is one of the fanciest tea shops in Makinohara, located on route 150 near the Shizunami beach.

There are a variety of teas in NAITO-EN, especially “Karigane” is the most recommended one. Karigane, one type of loose leaf teas, consists of mainly stem of tea sprouts. Generally such kind of tea is called as “Kuki-Cha”. Karigane is the name for the finest Kuki-Cha, that is composed of stem parts of very younger tea sprouts.

This store has also marvelous hospitality to welcome us by serving a cup of tea.
When I visited, fortunately the owner and his wife welcomed me and served cuppa of “Karigane” and a tiny nice cake.

Inside of the shop is so fancy that we enjoy shopping.
There are many kinds of teas, and pleasant for tea fanciers, we can buy various teas in small portions. Average price of these small portions is 150 yens. We can enjoy tasting a variety of teas in the fixed budget.
Outside view of NAITO-EN along with route 150.

The entrance of NAITO-EN. We can see the flag describing that “Karigane” of this shop won the award in 2014.

There are many sample cans for exhibition. We can enjoy seeing a multihued teas.

The teacup is very nice. Its shape and print mark is cherry blossom.
Of course, this Karigane is very delicious!

“Karigane” is composed of mainly stem parts of very younger tea sprouts, as shown in the above.

We can buy various teas of small portion in less expensive prices!

–Related information–
Website : NAITO-EN (Described in only Japanese, you can enjoy nice pictures of teas and sweets)
Address : Shizunami 2270-1, Makinohara city, Shizuoka pref.