Weekdays (except NY Holiday period)

Veggie Harvest & Cooking Class

Learn how to make delicious vegetarian local cuisine from the locals themselves!

Tour Duration
4 to 5 hours
Starting From
8000JPY～(with TAX)
Tour Availability
Weekdays (except NY Holiday period)
Size
2～4

Highlights

Experience seasonal vegetable harvesting at a local farm
Use your freshly picked veggies to make 'Imoni' hot pot and 'Hatto-jiru' soup!
Learn about the unique ecosystem of the area at the birdlife sanctuary

The focus of this trip is all about fresh, delicious FOOD!

Start the experience at a local farm where you will get the chance to hand pick your own seasonal vegetables or a bag of huge shiitake mushrooms! Take them back to the Izunuma fresh produce centre and learn how to make the local specialty ‘Imoni’ hot-pot and ‘Hatto-jiru’ soup at a cooking class with some friendly local ‘okaasan’ (mothers).

OUTLINE

Learn how to make delicious vegetarian local cuisine from the locals themselves!
Tour Highlights:
✔ Experience seasonal vegetable harvesting at a local farm
✔ Use your freshly picked veggies to make 'Imoni' hot pot and 'Hatto-jiru' soup!
✔ Learn about the unique ecosystem of the area at the birdlife sanctuary

The focus of this trip is all about fresh, delicious FOOD!
Start the experience at a local farm where you will get the chance to hand pick your own seasonal vegetables or a bag of huge shiitake mushrooms! Take them back to the Izunuma fresh produce center and learn how to make the local specialty 'Imoni' hot- pot and 'Hatto-jiru' soup at a cooking class with some friendly local 'okaasan' (mothers).

What’s Included

-Shiitake mushroom / seasonal vegetable picking
-Imoni hot-pot cooking class
-Guided nature walk
-English speaking guide

Not included

--Any additional meals and drinks- Anything not included in the above included list.

Meeting place

TOUR COURSE

09:30: Meet at the Izunuma Produce Centre

10:15

Visit a local farm and hand-pick your own bag of delicious shiitake mushrooms, straight from the plantation!

11:15

Return to Izunuma local produce centre and learn how to make local specialties ‘Imoni’ hot-pot and ‘Hatto-jiru’ soup, using your freshly picked mushrooms and other local vegetables/ingredients (vegetarian/vegan friendly)! Chat with the local ‘Okaasan’ (mothers) and learn about the local culture.

12:00

Itadakimaaaaasu!!!

Enjoy eating a tasty and healthy lunch together!

13:00

Visit the informative wildlife sanctuary centre to learn more about the unique ecosystem of the Izunuma area.

13;30

Finish up with a spot of shopping for some fresh produce at the Izunuma local produce centre farmer’s market!

14:00: Tour ends.

TOUR DETAILS

Where: Meet at the Izunuma Produce Center

Time: 4 to 5 hours

Size: 2～4

Price: 8000JPY～(with TAX) (※approx. $73 USD)

Sign-up Deadline: Two days before the tour

Cancellation Policy: The cancellation fee will be required in accordance with the policy below.Up to three days prior, no cancellation fee.Two days prior: 20% Day before: 30% On the day: 100%

Note: If the minimum number of participants is not met the event will be cancelled.

TOUR PLAN

Basic Plan

Price 8000JPY～(with TAX)

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