Private Mie Farm Tour: Temple Meditation & Rice Experience

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.