Farm tour and private cooking in the countryside

【Highlights】 A true cross-cultural exchange experience, allowing you to see authentic rural life in Japan and interact with the family through cooking Japanese food.

【Itinerary】 ① Meet at JR Ibara City Station
② Travel to the host's home by car (5 minutes)
③ Introductions and interaction while enjoying homemade welcome drinks made with seasonal fruits, etc. (20 minutes)
④ Visit the farm and harvest seasonal vegetables to be used in cooking (30 minutes)
⑤ Cooking with guest participation (1.5 hours)
⑥ Meal and interaction (30 minutes)
⑦ Drop-off at JR Ibara City Station (5 minutes)

【Details】
● You will learn not only how to cook Japanese food, but also about the Japanese way of thinking about food and health.
● You can cook and sample preserved foods using seasonal agricultural products.
● As this is a private cooking class, the menu will be decided in advance based on the guest's preferences.

Examples: Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki, traditional Japanese home cooking (rice, miso soup, main dish, side dishes), handmade udon noodles, bamboo shoot dishes using seasonal vegetables, wild vegetable dishes, various types of sushi, ramen, gyoza, etc. Vegan options available.
● We use home-grown rice and vegetables whenever possible, but depending on the season, there may be no vegetables in the field. You can visit the field, but we may also use vegetables purchased from the supermarket.
● Intercultural exchange with a real Japanese family with 10-year-old and 13-year-old children.
● Participation by car is possible. (Parking available)
● 1 hour by train from Hiroshima Station. A short trip through rural scenery on a local train.