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.
60 minutes
Wakashio express from Tokyo Station
From ¥14,000
For a full day experience, per person, food included
Free shuttle
We pick you up at the station
Who are we?
A mind-opening adventure.
These trips are for people who already love Japan and want to go deeper in Japanese countryside life.
You’ll learn something new, taste something different, and take home a unique memory.
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
at a traditional Japanese farm house. Ayako san welcomes us into her cozy kominka, which was recently renovated by a world-renowned Miya Daiku level carpenter (less than 300 left in Japan). Learn about the connection between a Japanese garden, the housse, 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
Wrap up - Option to visit the beach or local onsen to refresh (+3000 Yen)
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 :)
*Farm activities and lunch menu depends on the season. We can be flexible to most allergies.
**Seasonal activity also changes based on the season. Click the calendar for more details.
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.
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 you offer accomodations in the area?
While we are close enough for a daytrip, if you would like to stay the night, we are happy to help you arrange through one of our partners (hotel or Airbnb). Just put a note when you reserve, or contact me at Levi@sumeba.org
Do you accommodate dietary restrictions?
What’s the cancellation policy?
Can we reschedule?
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Plan your Trip
Book your experience
We offer tours of our farm (up to 12 guests) including meeting the farmers, lunch, and a seasonal activity. This intimate, authentic experience of Japanese rural life is usually one of our guests’ favorite memories of their trip.
Kids under 3 are free.
Choose a date below and complete your reservation.