一宮・千葉県 / One hour from Tokyo Station
Explore. Japan.
Spend a day with the farmers. Eat what we grow. Fall in love with the hidden side of Japan.
1 hour
From Tokyo station. 1.5 hours from Shinjuku station.
From ¥14,000
For a full day experience, per person, food included
Free shuttle
We pick you up at the station
Who is this for?
If you're like me: the best memories from a trip are the people you meet.
These daytrips are for who want to explore deeper into countryside life through the eyes of a local.
Rural daytrip
Example itinerary
10:00am
Arrive at Kazusa Ichinomiya Station
10:30am
Visit a local 1000 year old shrine
Learn about the Ecological significance of shrines/temples in Japan. Followed by an optional barefoot stone walk to ground.
11:00am
Farm Experience.
Visit one of Ayako san’s vegetable farms and get your hands dirty planting, harvesting, or building.* Learn about traditional Japanese No-till natural farming methods, and the microbial connections between the forest and the fields.
12:00
Lunch (prepped together)
Ayako san welcomes us into her cozy kominka, which was recently renovated by a skilled Miya Daiku level carpenter (less than 300 left in Japan). Learn about the connection between a Japanese garden, the house, and the surrounding ecology. We’ll prepare lunch together, which will be a mix of seasonal vegetables, fermented foods, and sometimes wild boar meat.*
13:30
Seasonal Activity**
15:00
16:36
Depart back to Tokyo
What’s included
Full day tour with a local farmer and a bilingual guide showing you a rare glimpse of actual life in rural Japan
Farming experience
Lunch (prepped together)
Seasonal Activity
Pictures and videos shared on Google Drive
A lifelong connection to our town :)
Ichinomiya, Chiba
Getting here
You can come via express train, local train, or car.
You can input Kazusa-Ichinomiya Station into Google Maps to plan your trip. Make sure you put in 'Arrive at 10:03am' or else the Wakashio express won't appear, and it will look like a longer trip.
We recommend you take the express train leaving from Tokyo station at 9:00am and arriving at 10:03am.
Local trains are also available, but keep in mind, they don't run as often as in the city.
Southern Chiba is beautiful (Katsuura, Kamogawa etc.) but generally it is best to have a car if you want to explore around the area.
By express train
60 minutes
Wakashio from Tokyo Station. No changes, hourly. Board the 9:00am from the underground Keiyo platforms.
By local train
90 minutes
Keiyo or Sobu line rapid. Slightly cheaper than the express.
By car
90 minutes
Shinagawa via the Aqua Line. Fastest route from West Tokyo.
On arrival
Free shuttle
We have a free shuttle to pick you up at the station.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do we need to rent a car?
If you scroll up, you'll see how to get here quite conveniently by train. Renting a car isn't necessary since we will help you with transport while you're in the town. That said, if you want to stay extra days here, or go further south, then a car is necessary. There is NO uber.
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Plan your Trip
Book your experience
We offer rural daytrips (up to 10 guests) including meeting local farmers, lunch, and a seasonal activity.
Daytrips last from 10am until around 4pm.
Choose a date below and complete your reservation.
*If you don't see a suitable date/experience, contact me and we may be able to accomodate.
This intimate experience of Japanese rural life may be one of the favorite memories from your trip!