otsukai! Farm-to-Table Tour: Aozora kofun Cafe

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Buy locally grown produce and make your sandwiches and soup together with local residents.

¥12,000 (Price per person including tax,common for adults and children)

Embark on a captivating cycling tour through Asuka Village, where you’ll visit local farms, source fresh vegetables and fruits, and use the harvested produce to create sandwiches and soups at facilities near the Kitora Kofun in the National Asuka Historical Park. This immersive journey combines the essence of ‘Food,’ ‘Experience,’ and ‘Interaction,’ offering a delightful adventure for all senses.

Physical Fitness Level.

InquiriesCompany Name : Asuka Village Commercial and Industrial Association
Location : 5 Shimanosho, Asuka Village, Takaichi-gun, Nara Prefecture
Contact : Kashu / Shimanaka
(TEL) 0744-54-2068 / (FAX) 0744-54-4570
URL : http://web1.kcn.jp/asuka/
Set Dates

Every third Saturday from March 1, 2024, to November 30, 2025
Plan Price

Adults and children alike: ¥12,000 (under adjustment).
What's included

Guide fee Bicycle rental fee / Insurance fee (domestic travel insurance) / Harvest experience at the farm / Cooking experience / Cost of ingredients / Facility usage fee / Cooking instructor fee.
Course Details

Asuka Station [Assembly and Opening Session] (9:00) —Yumehanbaisho [Purchase ingredients based on the shopping list] —Hinokuma District [Comparing the food and living of the Asuka period with the present] —Harvest Experience 1 [Introduction and greetings from the farmer, harvesting turnips] —Harvest Experience 2 [Introduction by the farmer, harvesting komatsuna (Japanese mustard spinach)] —Cooking instructor's explanation and instructions, Cooking experience [Preparation of sandwich ingredients (washing, cutting vegetables, etc.), collective preparation of mayonnaise and soup] —Assembling sandwiches for a visually appealing presentation (Instructor's demonstration) —Tasting —Explanation of Yamato Toki [Episode of Empress Suiko's medicinal herb gathering] —Asuka Station (13:00)
Time Required

4 hours
Min. # of Participants

3 to 10 people
Supported Languages

English
Cancellation Fees

7 days prior to the start of the journey – 40%, 3 days prior – 60%, day before – 100% *If cancellation occurs after payment has been made for this tour, a 10% cancellation fee will be charged.
Meeting place/time

Assemble at 8:50 / Kintetsu Asuka Station
Please note

●This tour includes outdoor cooking and dining. Please bring appropriate measures for hot weather in summer and warm clothing for autumn and winter. Additionally, wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty and that allow for easy movement. ●Allergies may not be accommodated. If you have any allergies, please inform us in advance. As ingredients may vary depending on the season, please contact us in advance if you have any concerns. ●Participation conditions Those who can ride a bicycle (height 145 cm or more) * Infants are free of charge (limited availability for child seats on electric bicycles). Food and drink are not included in this course. Admission to Ishibutai Kofun is not included. In case of rain, we will switch to a walk tour. We will confirm your desire to participate at the time of booking. In case of stormy weather, it may be decided to cancel suddenly on the day in consideration of safety. Since you will be cycling, please wear clothes that are easy to move around in. This tour is a mixed tour for up to 10 people.
Submission of application

Please make a reservation at least 7 days in advance.
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