Farm to Table: Enjoy a Delicious Lunch with Flavors of the Season

【OUTLINE】

The Akiniwa Farm, with a history of 17 generations, is rented out for a day and the chef will prepare an original course using seasonal vegetables and herbs for guests to enjoy while they're at the farm. In addition to the harvesting and cooking experience, guests can also enjoy herbal tea and  quiet vacation on the farm. During the production of new sake at the brewery, try out the brewery tour and seasonal sake tasting. At the end of the trip, a leisurely shopping trip for local specialty souvenirs with a coffee break at Sakacho, a rest area made from a lovely stone warehouse that was owned by a wealthy merchant from the Edo period.

【HIGHLIGHTS】

• The Akiniwa Farm, which has been handed down for 17 generations, is rented out for a day, and guests can enjoy an original course prepared just for them. 
• Enjoy local sake carefully brewed at Aoki Shuzo, the only sake brewery in Furukawa and winner of the 2019 Salmon Competition Special Prize, JAL First Class nominee Gokei Omachi. 
• Sake is served in glasses and utensils made in collaboration with domestic heat-resistant glass manufacturer Hario, which has had its only factory in Koga since 1968. Enjoy the aroma of sake from specialty glasses, herbal tea from a siphon, and mint water extracted from an aromatic distiller.
  

【PRICES】

128,425yen（Tax Included）

【SCHEDULE】 

[10:30]Meet at Furukawa Station to register and to go over COVID-19 measures.
 <Taxi transportation included in tour fee>
[10:45]Aoki Sake Brewery
 Welcome drink of a fresh sake aperitif in a HARIO glass
 Seasonal sake tasting
 Sake Brewery Tour
 <Taxi transfer included in tour fee>
[12:30] Akiniwa Farm
 Lunch and cooking experience
 Herbal tea session and harvesting experience
 <Taxi transfer included in tour fee>
[15:45]Sakacho & Sane Cafe
Shopping for Furukawa City souvenirs and coffee time
 <Taxi transfer included in tour fee>
[17:00]Tour ends at Furukawa Station

【DETAILS】

The 'Farm & Dining' experience takes place at the Akiniwa Farm, which is rented out for a day so that guests can enjoy seasonal vegetables, herbs, and local cuisine at the farm. The owners of the farm and the chef will prepare an original course just for that day's guests. Enjoy the unique story of rice and how it is used to create the local sake and craft beer. In addition to the harvesting and cooking experience, guests can enjoy life at the farm, including some herbal tea where they can enjoy 10 varieties of Japanese Wakusei, only available at three farms in Japan. The only sake brewery in Furukawa, the Aoki Sake Brewery, has been in the family for 8 generations and serves carefully brewed local sake (a winner of the 2019 Salmon Competition Special Prize, JAL First Class nominee Gokei Omachi). During the production of new sake at the brewery, try out the brewery tour and seasonal sake tasting. Vessels and utensils are made in collaboration with domestic heat-resistant glass manufacturer HARIO, whose only factory has been in Furukawa since 1968. Enjoy the aroma of sake from specialty glasses, herbal tea from a siphon, and mint water extracted from an aromatic distiller. At the end of the trip, guests can enjoy a leisurely shopping trip for local specialty souvenirs with a coffee break at Sakacho, a rest area made from a lovely stone warehouse that was owned by a wealthy merchant from the Edo period.

【THINGS TO NOTE】

• Duration：7 hours
• Minimum participants：2 persons (Also maximum 2 persons)
• Meeting point：In front of JR Koga Station Tourist Information Center　[MAP]
  　 1-1 Honmachi, Koga-shi, Ibaraki, Japan 306-0023
• Access：
  ・20 minutes drive from Tatebayashi IC
  ・60 minutes from Tokyo/Shinjuku Station
• Tour conductor for 24 hours： No
  
• Accompanying National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter or Local Licensed Guide Interpreter：Yes
• Language support： Japanese, English,
  Meals (included in a tour fee)：Yes （Breakfast：0, Lunch：1, Dinner：0）
  
• Included ：Sake brewery tour, sake tasting, farm harvesting and cooking experience and lunch, herbal tea session, Licensed Interpreter tour fee
• Free Wi-Fi：Yes (at Akiba Farm and Sakacho & Sane Cafe ) 
• Toilet：Yes(at Aoki Sake Brewery, Akiba Farm and Sakacho & Sane Cafe ) 
• Other things to note：If you have allergies, please let us know when you make a reservation.

【HEALTH AND SAFETY MEASURES】

・Face masks required for travelers in public areas
・Face masks required for guides in public areas
・Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
・Social distancing enforced throughout the experience
・Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
・Gear/equipment sanitized between uses
・Guides required to regularly wash hands
・Regular temperature checks for staff

【TOUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS】 

Before booking the tour, please confirm the Tour Terms & Conditions and save the document.

Check [TOUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS]（Japanese）

【TOUR PLANNNER AND CONDUCTER】

Regional Branding Institute Co.,Ltd.
Aqua Terrace UⅡ bld. 8F, 2-20-3 Kaminarimon, Taiko-ku, Tokyo, 111-0034
Travel Agency registered with a Tokyo Governor 2-7547
A regular member of All Nippon Travel Agents Association

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