Private Japanese Rice Farm Tour w/ Lunch in Tsu, Mie
Enjoy a private tour of a rice farm in the countryside of Tsu, Mie Prefecture, where you’ll learn about agricultural practices, cook Japanese rice and enjoy a delicious local lunch.
Highlights
Explore the charms of the Japanese countryside in this unique agricultural experience in a farm in Tsu, Mie Prefecture
Learn about Japanese rice from rice farmers and participate in a hands-on rice polishing and cooking workshop
Stroll through a rural village in Mie and interact with local residents and farmers
Enjoy lunch with Mie specialties, including Matsusaka beef and red sea bream from Ise
10 meals
Experience Details
Rice is a quintessential part of Japanese food culture, but what makes it so special, and how is it produced?
In this private farm tour in Tsu, Mie Prefecture, you'll learn all about rice production from the farmers themselves, polish and cook rice, and enjoy a delicious lunch with local specialties like Matsusaka beef, red sea bream from Ise, and, of course, freshly cooked rice. Uncover the secrets of Japan's most famous food staple in this unique experience on a farm that mixes technology and tradition.
Experience flow:
- Arrive at the farm and enjoy a refreshing cup of Kameyama green tea at a lovely temple garden
- Participate in a workshop about Japanese rice, where you will experience polishing and cooking rice
- Stroll and interact with locals: explore the rice fields or the village (depending on the season)
- Enjoy a delicious lunch: onigiri rice balls with Matsusaka beef, red sea bream from Ise and miso soup
-Private photoshoot and wrap up
Your host, Takeshi, is a rice farmer who uses his background in technology to develop innovative rural practices. While completing his graduate studies at Mie University, Takeshi works on his farm and welcomes guests from around the world. He aims to introduce the charms of the Japanese countryside through tours that combine cultural exchange, technology, gastronomy and enjoyment.
Inclusions
Farm tour & rice workshop
Lunch
Long boots and work gloves rental
Exclusions
Drinks during the farming experience
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Meet your host in front of Higashi-Mutsuai Community House in Mie. Address: 1342-1, Osato-mutsuai, Tsu, Mie A Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.
Remarks
It is recommended to buy accident insurance.
Summers are particularly hot in the farm, so guests are urged to bring bottled water and keep hydrated throughout the experience.
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
Mie Prefecture should be the go-to for travelers looking to indulge in the freshest seafood and highest-quality wagyu in Japan, as well as nature lovers seeking their next scenic destination.
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10 meals
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