JAPAN
Japan's classics.
The 11 most popular farms tours in Japan. What each one is really like, who runs it, and what you will pay.
A private, all-inclusive Mt. Fuji day from Tokyo with shrine views, a 100-year wasabi farm, optional 5th Station, Oshino Hakkai springs, and food.
“Nao is very friendly and knowledgable. He was very flexible with the schedule and catered toward our interests. Despite us being unable to see Mt. Fuji (Mother Nature), we still enjoyed our tour because of him.”
A half-day private matcha tour in Uji and Wazuka with farm walks, multi-type tea tastings, and included bento lunch—great value for tea lovers.
“Masae the tour guide was very pleasant and very informative, we found a trip very interesting and had a very generous meal. I definitely recommend.!”
Miyajima’s Itsukushima Shrine, a Great Torii cruise, and a hands-on oyster lunch at Shimada Suisan with an English guide.
“My second time to visit Miyajima and this time was very excited with new friends and kind team from Cross Border. I had to visit the main shrine and especially Oyster cultivation, which place I never been before. They organized the delicious meal for our lunch time. Thank you so much for this wonderful trip…”
Walk Japan’s famous Daio wasabi farm in Nagano with an English guide, enjoy a wasabi-forward lunch, and learn how the crop is grown.
“Our guide Akiko was excellent. Super interesting to learn all about the wasabi farm and then enjoy the freshly grated wasabi with soba noodles for lunch. Wonderful experience.”
Fuji views, Lake Kawaguchi stops, and Makaino Farm animals in one 10-hour Tokyo day trip with a helpful guide and admissions included.
“We booked the Lake Kawaguchi Mt Fuji tour because the wife was very insistent on getting a close-up view of the mountain. Our itinerary only had time for the tour on the day before we flew out, so that's what we booked. UnfortunatelyRead more”
Asahiyama Zoo, Biei Blue Pond, and Farm Tomita lavender in one long day from Sapporo. Admission included, lunch on your own.
“This one day tour was excellent, starting from the punctual departure time, delicious hamburg steak for lunch and duration at the spot - just enough time.”
9–10 hour Sapporo day trip to Farm Tomita, Shikisai-no-Oka, Blue Pond and Shirahige Falls, with pickup and admission included for $90.
“Pack your own snacks, the bus is a smooth ride, and the tour guide James Wong was very funny the whole trip making travel time go by really fast. I was worried I can’t understand the language, but James was considerate and will speak in Read more”
Pedal from JR Shizuoka Station to a countryside green tea farm, visit Sengen Shrine, taste sencha or mixed teas, then return.
“We recently participated in this guided bike tour to the green tea farm. It was one of our favorite activities during our entire two week vacation in Japan! We were super thankful for Robert, our guide, for not only showing us safe passage tRead more”
See Aso’s five-peak caldera from Daikanbo, then join a rural farm-to-table lunch with local hosts in the Aso countryside.
“There are so many highlights of this experience! For one, travelling to the outskirts and enjoying the scenic views was amazing. The food prepared by Nuroko and Hiroko san was simple yet amazing, and it was fun harvesting yam! Max was Read more”
Farm and cooking on Sesoko Island in Okinawa: harvest vegetables, make traditional kusu seasoning, then enjoy a meal built from what you picked.
“C'était très intéressant ! Nous avons fait plein de découvertes, nous avons essayé plusieurs activités différentes et le repas était délicieux ! Il y a aussi beau de chats adorables à rencontrer sur place !”
Private 6-hour Wazuka matcha farm tour with two visits, tea tastings, lunch set, workshop, and take-home premium matcha.
“This private Matcha farm tour was truly one of the highlights of our trip to Japan. Wazuka is a peaceful, scenic town with breathtaking views of rolling tea fields—and this experience gave us a deep appreciation for Japan’s rich tea-making histRead more”
