【OBP】Rural Life Farm Stay

2 days

Easy

Get a taste of the rural side of Japan with a Japanese family at their 100-year-old farmhouse.
Learn what people really mean when they talk about Japan’s famed hospitality in this overnight experience. Stay at a traditional farmhouse in the countryside of Yamagata with a farming family. Tour the home which was built over 100 years ago as you get to know the Onodera’s who live there. Enjoy a dinner of fresh seasonal dishes made with local Yamagata ingredients and get a taste of things to come. Make sure to get some quality sleep in the quiet countryside as you’ll be getting up early to harvest your own crops. Learn Japanese techniques passed down for generations as you roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty. Pick your own seasonal vegetables as you learn about the culinary history of the area. Take everything back to the house and learn how to cook what you picked in the authentic way.
What's included?
    • Farmer’s lodging
    • Dinner and breakfast you cook together
    • Harvesting experience
    • Local guide for the harvesting and breakfast cooking class
    Exclusions
      • Transportation to and from the farmer’s home
      • Any alcohol ordered during the dinner
      • Any private purchases
      Please note
        What to bring
          • Please wear appropriate shoes for walking (boots are available)
          • Please bring a rain coat
          • Be sure to let us know of any dietary restrictions or allergies you may have