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Farm Stay in Odate with Kiritampo and Hinai Jidori Hot Pot
Experience rural life at a cozy farm inn in Odate with a farmer’s mother, doing some light farm work and making a classic local dish: Kiritampo hot pot with high-quality Hinai Jidori chicken.
Highlights
Stay at a Japanese farm inn run by Ishigaki-san, an energetic farmer’s mother in Odate
Learn how to make Miso Tsuke Tampo, an Akita specialty, from scratch
Help Ishigaki-san prepare a delightful Kiritampo hot pot made with a famous local chicken breed
After the meal, take a relaxing hot spring bath and settle in for a good night’s sleep
Try the “radio taiso” morning exercises, followed by a delicious breakfast
10 meals
Experience Details
Welcome to Odate, a scenic area located in the mountains of Akita Prefecture. Here, guests will enjoy the warm hospitality of Ishigaki-san, a local farmer’s mother who is very active in the community. In addition to tending to her own apple orchard and starting a local shop where farmers come to sell their produce, she runs a local farm inn where guests can take part in hands-on rural activities, like light farm work and cooking classes with local ingredients.
Under Ishigaki-san’s tutelage, guests will learn traditional Japanese cooking methods, starting with how to make “tampo,” a pounded rice dish that is wrapped around a skewer and toasted around a fire. Tampo forms the base of two delicious Akita dishes that guests will make.
The first dish is Miso Tsuke Tampo, a snack that is enjoyed freshly-grilled and spread with a sweet miso glaze. The crunchy exterior and soft chewy interior make it a satisfying snack, while the sweet miso glaze stimulates the taste buds. It’s the perfect appetizer to precede the main dish: Kiritampo hot pot, made with Hinai Jidori, a high-quality local breed of chicken.
After the warming hot pot feast, take a chance to relax and appreciate the artwork and architecture of the farm inn, including the traditional Japanese tea room and paintings featuring the famous Akita dog breed. Then, wind down for the evening with a dip in the rejuvenating local onsen hot spring, and enjoy a cozy night in.
In the morning, join Ishigaki-san for her daily “radio taiso” exercises. Then, she will prepare a hearty breakfast spread that features the best local ingredients, such as Hinai Jidori chicken eggs and Akita apples.
What You Get
Good To Know
- Ishigaki-san does not speak English, but English materials (like cooking instructions) are provided
- Guests will be picked up at Odate Station
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Meet your host at Odate Station (address: 1-chome-3 Onaricho, Odate, Akita 017-0044, Japan). If coming from Odate Noshiro Airport, take the airport limousine bus to Odate Station, approximately 50 minutes. Further information and a Google Maps link will be provided on booking.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 48 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
Experience Location
Akita Prefecture’s Odate City is home to the Akita inu, one of Japan’s most loveable dog breeds. The Akita Dog Museum is a major attraction, dedicated to preserving the breed. As for food, Kiritampo is the famous local dish, while the Amekko (Candy) Festival is a fun local event in February, with street stalls selling delicious savory street foods in addition to candy.
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