Tea Flower Picking Gathering 2026

About this event

The 'Tea Flower Picking Gathering 2026', a hands-on event to pick rare tea blossoms, will be held in Minamiyamashiro Village, Kyoto Prefecture. This event is part of an initiative aimed at solving local issues and revitalizing Minamiyamashiro Village, which faces the risk of losing its scenery due to an increasing number of abandoned tea plantations caused by labor shortages and aging demographics. Participants can actually pick the tea blossoms, which bloom only during the three months from September to November. Conducted in small groups, a workshop regarding tea blossoms and social interaction among participants are also planned. A portion of the picked tea blossoms can be taken home, and skincare products utilizing tea blossoms will also be introduced. The event also provides a local tea-country bento lunch box, village tea, snacks, and souvenirs. The meeting point is the Former Takao Elementary School, with shuttle service available from JR Kansai Main Line Tsukigaseguchi Station. The event will proceed in light rain, but may be canceled or modified in the event of severe weather.

Venue

Takao / Arahori Tea Plantations

20 Kabenoko, Takao, Minamiyamashiro-mura, Soraku-gun, Kyoto 619-1422