Discover rural Japan through a hands-on natural farming and farm-to-table cooking experience, located around 90 minutes from central Tokyo or Narita Airport. Harvest naturally grown seasonal vegetables or take part in traditional rice farming, then cook and enjoy a wholesome Japanese lunch with a local farmer.
Perfect for travelers interested in the Japanese countryside, sustainable farming, the Japanese diet, healthy aging, and longevity. Learn how crops are grown without fertilizers or pesticides and discover how seasonal eating, outdoor activity, and a close connection with nature are part of everyday rural life in Japan.
Work, cook, and share a meal with a local farmer. The unhurried rhythm of working with the soil and cooking over a wood fire offers a simple, Zen-like way to slow down and reconnect with nature. This friendly, hands-on experience is a meaningful way to connect with local people, experience Japanese food culture, and discover rural life away from the usual tourist areas.
Itinerary
Join a seasonal farming activity, such as harvesting vegetables or sowing seeds
Cook Japanese rice in a traditional iron pot
Prepare seasonal soup and make onigiri rice balls
I’ll be waiting for you at the North Exit of Toke Station on the JR Sotobo Line, wearing orange overalls so you can easily spot me.
I’ll be waiting for you at the North Exit of Toke Station on the JR Sotobo Line, wearing orange overalls so you can easily spot me.
