(Shizuoka no.12)
Michinoeki Gyokuro no Sato(玉露の里)
| Station Name | Gyokuro no Sato(玉露の里) |
|---|---|
| Adress | 1214-3 Okabe-cho Nyufune, Fujieda-shi, Shizuoka |
| map code |  25 390 617*28 |
| Meaning of station Name | "Gyokuro" is one of the varieties of Japanese tea. It is known as a high-class tea. "Sato" means hometown. |
| Rating | ★☆☆ |
| Facilities | Souvenir shop, Restaurant, Green tea room, Japanese-style garden, Insect museum |
| Closures | 12/28-1/2 -Insect museum every Monday and Thursday |
| Opening Times | 9:00-17:00[mid Mar-Nov], 9:00-16:30[Dec-early Mar] -Restaurant 11:00-14:30 -Green tea room 9:30-17:00 -Insect museum 9:30-16:00 |
| Regional goodies | Gyokuro green tea, Gyokuro soft service ice cream, green tea pie, Gyokuro yokan, green tea soba |
Michinoeki signbosrd.
The facilities at this Michinoeki are divided into two sections, one on the east side and the other on the west side. The photo shows the facility on the east side, which includes a souvenir shop, a restaurant and a insect museum.
The photo shows the facility on the west side, which includes a souvenir shop and a green tea room.
Green tea room; Here you can taste tea in a Japanese-style ceremony(called "Sado").
The gyokuro soft serve ice cream sold at the souvenir shop(West side) is a must-try.
Insect museum; Here, many butterflies, beetles, and other insects from around the world are on display.