Umemoto Organic Farm *includes lunch

expert: Umemoto Organic Farmer

Why Organic Farm Touring?

            Organic farming practices are becoming commonplace across the world, but there is still much to learn about the most environmentally sustainable ways to approach this. Touring an organic Japanese farm will give visitors insight to the Japanese way of eating seasonally, and participants will also learn about different Japanese vegetables, methods of cultivation, and how to prepare vegetables to maximize their flavors in Japanese cuisine.

Why Organic Farming in Kyoto by the Sea?

            Kyoto by the Sea is known as the first ancient kingdom of Japan, where rice was first cultivated and sacred sake first brewed, so you could say the people here have a legacy of cultivation dating back to the origins of Japanese agriculture. On top of the thousands of years of experience, the region has excellent quality water, with natural springs feeding the farms from the nearby mountains. Pair this with the nutrient-rich volcanic soil of the region, and you have the foundation of a food culture worth crossing oceans for. This experience includes a visit to Umemoto’s Organic Farm, seasonal vegetable harvesting, and then a visit to their restaurant where guests will be treated to a locally sourced meal.