Private Mie Farm Tour: Temple Meditation & Rice Experience
In this private experience, explore Tsu in Mie Prefecture, where you’ll meditate in a historical temple, enjoy a Mie specialty lunch, interact with local farmers, and learn about rice production.
Highlights
Enjoy a relaxing day in the Japanese countryside in this private farm tour that includes lunch, meditation, interacting with locals, learning about Japanese rice and more
Tour a historical temple with pristine gardens, sip on fresh Kameyama tea, and enjoy a meditation experience
Polish and cook Japanese rice in a unique workshop led by farmers
Stroll through the fields and explore the village, interacting with residents
Enjoy lunch with Mie specialties, including Matsusaka beef and red sea bream from Ise
10 meals
Experience Details
While often overshadowed by its three famous neighboring cities (Kyoto, Osaka and Nagoya), Mie is a treasure trove waiting to be discovered. A destination with plenty of natural and historical attractions, its tranquil rural sights offer a haven for visitors hoping to savor the slow life of the Japanese countryside.
In this private experience in Tsu, the capital city of Mie, you'll step into a very particular farm in Mie that harnesses technology to optimize its traditional rice production process. Here, you'll meditate at a historical temple, stroll through the village, meet locals, and enjoy a mouthwatering lunch of onigiri rice balls with Matsusaka beef, red sea bream from Ise and miso soup, polish and cook rice in a Japanese rice workshop, and more.
Experience flow:
- Arrive at the farm and walk to a nearby temple, where you'll enjoy a refreshing cup of Kameyama green tea and meditate
- 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
- 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)
-Private photoshoot and wrap up
Your host, Takeshi, is not just a rice farmer but a passionate innovator who uses his background in technology to develop unique 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
Temple tour & meditation
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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