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Learn and discover a slower, greener side of Tokyo in Yaho
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- Tour organized by
- GOODLIFE TAMA
About the tour
- Duration
- 4.5 hours
- Maximum number of participants
- 8 people
- Age range
- 10 to 80 year-old
- Category
- Food & Drink Day Trip
- Location
- Kunitachi City
About
Learn and discover a slower, greener side of Tokyo in Yaho—a pocket of fields and a beautiful shrine just a short ride from the city center. This hands-on tour is all about fermentation and flavor. Harvest seasonal vegetables at a local sustainable farm, then cook a balanced meal together. Learn how koji transforms simple ingredients into deep umami in miso, shio-koji, and quick pickles. Taste each step, hear the stories behind it, and bring home tips you can use in your own kitchen.Experience the harmony between nature, community, and food culture that defines this unique part of Tama, Tokyo. Note: The dishes and ingredients change by season and by what we can harvest that day.
Itinerary
- 10:00 — Meet-up, Check-in & Orientation
Meet at the south exit of Yaho station(JR Nambu line). We will have a short orientation.
10:10-–10:30 Walk to the Farm
Walk through a beautiful shrine called Yaho Tenmangu learning about the history and nature.
10:30–11:30 — Harvest at “Regional Circular Farm ”Yaho!”
Picking seasonal vegetables (e.g., molokhia, green pepper, eggplant, water spinach).
11:30–12:30 — Cooking session
Prepare dishes using harvested vegetables:
● Molokhia miso soup
● Green peppers with sesame dressing
● Grilled eggplant with miso glaze (nasu dengaku)
● Stir-fried chicken with shio-koji & water spinach
● Pot-cooked rice
● Freshly boiled peanuts
*The menu will change depending on the season
12:30–14:00 — Lunch & Fermentation mini-class
Tasting and Learning: what fermentation is, why Japan uses koji, health benefits, and fun trivia (umami, “drinkable IV” amazake, etc.).
14:00–14:30 — Return to JR Yaho Station / Farewell
Walk back to Yaho station together.
Tour description
Price
12,000yen
Holding conditions
4 to 8 people (private or small group)
What to bring
●Comfortable walking shoes ●refillable water bottle ●Weather-appropriate clothing ●Hat and sunscreen in summer ●Camera welcome — feel free to take photos during the experience!
Cancellation policy
Cancellations made by 4:00 PM, two days prior to the tour date, are free of charge. After that, a 100% cancellation fee will apply.In case of inclement weather, the tour will be canceled and you’ll be offered either a rescheduled date or a full refund. Note: The tour will proceed in light rain.
Notes
What’s included ●Guided farm access and harvesting experience ●Bilingual guiding (EN/JP) and interpretation at the farm ●Cooking experience and lunch (menu above) ●Simple handouts (recipes/fermentation overview) Not included ●Transportation to/from meeting point ●Personal drinks beyond water Travel insurance and personal expenses Dietary & allergy notes Menu may include soy, sesame, peanuts, and chicken. Languages: English / Japanese
Venue
Meeting point
JR Nambu Line — Yaho Station, South Exit
Meeting point address
Yaho Station, 1 Fujimidai, Kunitachi, Tokyo
Meeting time
10:00 a.m.
Venue
Yaho area (Kunitachi City) including “Regional Circular Farm Yaho!”
Access
Easy access by JR from central Tokyo.
Parking
No parking area; public transport recommended.
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