A wooden terrace sits overhanging a steep slope on a mountain in the middle of tea plantations in the city’s Shimizu Ward.
Living up to its name, “Tenku no Chanoma,” or “Tearoom in the sky,” the deck seems to be floating in the air and offers a panoramic view of surrounding mountains.
The terrace is said to be situated at a height of 350 meters. But it feels higher than that because there are no obstacles blocking the view.
It provides an overlooking view of tea plantations in the Ryogochi district against the backdrop of a snow-capped Mount Fuji.
The terrace is rented out to one group for 90 minutes for 3,000 yen ($26.40) per person (5,000 yen in the early morning), which includes a set of two varieties of tea and a light refreshment.
A guide will accompany guests to the terrace, explain about tea leaves and teach them how to brew tea, but otherwise they will be left alone to enjoy a quiet time…