4 Farm Tours in Japan Worth the Trip

1.Hokkaido Lavender farm & Furano Flower Tour from Sapporo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · from $69Our pick

Travel from Sapporo into Hokkaido’s countryside with a local guide, stopping at Biei’s Patchwork Road, Blue Pond, Shikisai-no-Oka, and a seasonal attraction. From September 1 to 30, visit Farm Tomita. From October 1 to 15, the route changes to Ningle Terrace. Choose a lunch plan with farm cuisine and unlimited cantaloupe.

“The guide, Oscar speaks in 3 languages and managed to communicate the details clearly for each stop. The bus was very comfortable and the driver was also professional. I recommend this package”

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2.Mt. Fuji Private Chartered Tour with Nature and Wasabi Farm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $658Top rated

Spend about 10 hours on a private Mt. Fuji tour from Shinjuku or your Tokyo hotel. Guides such as Nao, Ramesh, Yuki, Mark, and Toshi have led this route, which combines Chureito Pagoda, a working wasabi farm, regional lunch, Mt. Fuji’s 5th Station, Oshino Hakkai, and a weather-based backup plan.

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3.Uji and Wazuka Matcha Farm Half Day Private Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $360

Spend four private hours with guide Masae in Uji and Wazuka, visiting Uji River, Uji Shrine, Ujibashi Bridge, and tea farms among mountain valleys. You will taste at least three local teas, eat a Japanese bento lunch, and learn how matcha is grown and made. Farm paths can be muddy and uneven.

“We had a great experience with Masae on the tour! We visited the tea farms, had a tea tasting and even had a chance to make and eat mochi!!! Masae is very knowledgeable on the tea farming and tea manufacturing process. The area was beautiful and picturesque. I would highly recommend visiting.”

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4.Miyajima Guided Tour and Fresh Oyster Farm Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $97

Start at 9:00 am in Miyajima-guchi with an English-speaking guide such as Takeshi-san. Visit Itsukushima Shrine, browse Omotesando Street, cruise past the Great Torii and oyster rafts, then grill your own oysters at Shimada Suisan. The small-group tour lasts about 4.5 hours and welcomes solo visitors.

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