Kyoto Vegetable Harvesting & Pizza-Making Workshop
See a completely different side of Kyoto! Harvest vegetables with local farmers and make pizza from scratch in a brick pizza oven, using the vegetables you picked as toppings.
Highlights
Harvest fresh vegetables in a local Kyoto farm
Learn from local farmers and gain unique insights on the farming techniques behind renowned Kyoto vegetables
Make pizza from scratch and in a brick oven in the field, then top it with vegetables you picked
Enjoy your fresh pizza and vegetable appetizers with your hosts
10 meals
Experience Details
If there’s one place in Japan that can boast vegetable fame, it’s Kyoto. But why? Find out in this unique workshop where you'll harvest vegetables alongside local farmers and make a delicious pizza from scratch topped with the vegetables you picked, only 15 minutes from Kyoto Station by train.
Your hosts will be friendly local farmers, and a translator will be there to ensure smooth communication. At the vegetable garden, they’ll guide you on how to pick up fresh produce — depending on the season, you might get your hands on eggplant, leafy greens, okra and more. Kyoto is famous for the quality of its produce, and you will get insight into the farming practices behind its famous vegetables. Don’t worry about getting dirty: shoe covers and gloves will be provided, as well as all the farm tools you’ll need to get the job done.
Next, you will make pizza from scratch, kneading the dough, adding sauce and toppings, and then baking your pizza in an outdoor brick oven. While building up an appetite, you will enjoy some of the vegetables you picked as starters, and then use the rest as toppings for the pizza.
There’s nothing like a crispy, steamy slice of pizza — except, perhaps, topping it with delicious vegetables freshly picked from the garden. Enjoy a refreshing evening in the garden and discover the rural side of Kyoto.
Inclusions
Farm guide and translator
To use during harvesting: gloves, shoe covers, baskets and picking tools
To use during cooking: cooking tools and utensils, dishes and cups
A local vegetable appetizer, your handmade pizza and a pops, beer, or an original seasonal drink
Exclusions
Transportation to and from the farm
Additional food and drinks
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Your host will greet you in front of Higashimuko Station (Hankyu Kyoto Line), about 15 minutes from Kyoto Station by train. Upon booking confirmation, a Google Maps link will be shared with you.
Remarks
Guests under the age of 18 can only participate if supervised by adults.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 1 day before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
Experience Location
Featuring beautiful landscapes from mountain to sea, Kyoto Prefecture conveys traditional Japanese culture through its architecture and gardens, art and artisanal crafts, and delicious local cuisine made from regional produce.
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10 meals
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