This tour is part of the Toyota Green Life Experience series. Spend a day receiving life experience and wisdom from local farmers constantly out in nature as you work together among the rich natural surroundings of the Inabu area in Toyota City.
In spring, you can experience what it’s like to plant rice; in summer, dig up your own potatoes; and in fall, harvest sweet potatoes and taro root as well as rice in this agricultural experience with content changing by season. Wipe the sweat off your brow as you use your body, feeling the soil in your hands and the joy of harvesting nutritious foods rather than simply picking them up at the grocery store.
Use nearby Donguri Workshop as your base to mingle with local farmers and learn about the connection between food and life through the agricultural practices of yesteryear. New discoveries and experiences await you in this rare chance to explore rural life in the mountains of central Japan.
Depart from your hotel by private vehicle and head to the peaceful mountains of the Inabu area in Toyota City. On the way, enjoy scenic views of rivers, rice paddies, and forests that showcase Japan’s seasonal beauty.
*For guests without the transfer option, the tour will begin here. Please meet at Donguri no Sato Inabu Roadside Station at 10:00.
Arrive at a local farm and step into the life of farmers who work closely with the land every day. Roll up your sleeves and try hands-on activities that change with the seasons—whether planting rice in the spring paddies, harvesting summer vegetables under the sun, or digging sweet potatoes in the crisp autumn air. Local farmers will share stories and techniques passed down for generations, helping you understand how food, people, and nature are interconnected.
The agricultural activities vary by season
At the nearby Donguri Workshop, join the farmers in preparing a simple home-style meal using the vegetables and crops you’ve just harvested. Learn traditional cooking methods and enjoy the authentic taste of seasonal Japanese ingredients. Sharing the table with the farmers offers a rare opportunity to hear about rural life, the rhythms of farming in the mountains, and the culture that has grown around it.
After lunch, take time to relax and stroll around the farming village, breathing in the fresh mountain air. This quiet setting allows you to reflect on the day’s activities and appreciate the deeper connection between nature and daily life.
Transfer back to your hotel by private car
*For guests without the transfer option, the tour will end after the activity. The dismissal point is Donguri no Sato Inabu Roadside Station.
Conclude your excursion with a comfortable ride back to your hotel.
With hotel pick-up options: Your hotel in Nagoya or Toyota at 8:30 AM
Without hotel pick-up option: Yamakei at 10:00 AM
Please bring a long-sleeved shirt, long pants, and boots (clothing which may get dirty)
This experience is booked on request. The owner of the experience will respond to the request within 3 days
| Cancellation Date | Cancellation Fee |
|---|---|
| No-show or cancellation after tour departure | 100% of the tour price |
| On the tour date | 50% of the tour price |
| 1 day prior to the tour date | 40% of the tour price |
| 2 to 7 days prior to the tour date | 30% of the tour price |
| 8 to 10 days prior to the tour date | 20% of the tour price |
| 11 or more days prior to the tour date | Free |
Inabu-cho, Toyota
