Foray into the fertile splendor of Hokkaido agriculture at this organic herb farm.

Details

• Private experience

• Location: Hamanaka, 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 and 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. The farm was originally created over 70 years ago by the current owner's grandfather, but herb cultivation wasn't introduced until his father's generation, who, after battling illnesses as a child and finding traditional medicine ineffective in alleviating his symptoms, turned to self-study and homeopathic remedies. 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, who met at one of the farm's herbal tea pop-up events as she searched for alternative remedies to her ailments. 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.