Eastern Hokkaido | Herb Farm Tour & Tea Making
Eastern Hokkaido | Herb Farm Tour & Tea Making
[Private Masterclass]
$260 USD per person
Please make your booking at least 7 days in advance.
Foray into the fertile splendor of Hokkaido agriculture at this organic herb farm.
Details
Private experience
Location: Kitami, Hokkaido
3 hours
10 people max. Minimum of 2 participants is required; Solo guests may book at the price of 2 participants.
Offered in Japanese, with a friendly Deeper Japan guide interpreting in English
(French/German/Spanish interpretation may be available upon request)
A Diverse Blend of Body and Mind
Kitami, an agricultural center of Hokkaido, was once the home to 70% of the world’s mint production. Now, the region features immense rows of singular crops - wheat, corn, onion - prioritizing produce rather than herbs. However, at this organic herb farm, large-scale agricultural practices are forgone and Kitami's herbal roots are returned to, with sprawling fields that feature a diverse array of plants, flowers, and herbs, all grown without the use of pesticides, chemicals, or material sourced from non-surrounding areas. The biological diversity - over 70 different species of herbs are grown packed into the fields surrounding the tea house - not only supports a wide range of wildlife, such as darting butterflies, dragonflies, and birds, but also draws in collectors eager to witness the rare flora and fauna. The connection between soil and soul, nature and the body, is something that has inspired this farm from the start. Originally created over 70 years ago by the current owner's grandfather, but the belief that life and nature are intertwined - and that the things your body consumes and the minerals your body processes then turn into the health and energy powering your life - is one also actively preached by the current owner and his wife. Each blend of herbal tea carefully balances both taste and treatment, even featuring natural hues of pastel pink, aquamarine, and deep indigo for a visual treat on top of the health benefits.
What you’ll do
Stroll the fields of this organic herb farm, learning more about the Kitami region and agriculture in Japan. Then, head inside to learn how to blend and brew your own creation of herbal tea, created using ingredients sourced from the fields.
Who can attend
Children must be 7+
Availability
Everyday
Session 1 (9:00 - 12:00)
Session 2 (13:00- 16:00)
Access
2 hours 30 minutes from Kushiro Airport by car
Cancellation Policy
Please make your booking at least 30 days in advance. See our cancellation policy here.
* A detailed itinerary will be emailed to you once your booking has been confirmed.
