Yokoshibahikari Town Reservation for Agricultural experience / Rice-planting experience | Activity Japan

• Age 4～Age 65
• 4～5 hours

[Welcome to a blissful food and farming experience that will satisfy your mind and body] "If I'm going to go, I want to eat delicious food!" For those of you who feel that way, Musho no Kamado is offering a special "All-You-Can-Eat Kamado-Cooked Rice Balls" event. Yokoshibahikari Town, Chiba Prefecture, is easily accessible from the city center. The Musho district, home to the 800-year-old Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property "Kiraigo," still evokes the nostalgic landscape of Japan. Escape the hustle and bustle of daily life, touch the soil, and feel the breeze. Why not spend some time in this refreshing setting? ◎ Gold Award-winning Rice "Richou Milky Queen" x Traditional "Kamado" (Stovetop) After a hard day's work, the ultimate reward awaits. The star of the event is Yokoshibahikari Town's proud brand of rice, "Richou Milky Queen," which won a gold award in a rice tasting contest. This premium rice is cooked over a wood fire in a stove made from local soil. The aroma the moment you open the lid and the plump, shiny, silver-colored rice are an unforgettable taste. Experience this sensation by turning it into a piping hot rice ball and filling your mouth with it. Enjoy this lunch, paired with local pickles and warm soup, for a blissful taste that will soothe your tired body. ◎ Perfect for children's "food education" and "farm date." The vegetables you harvest yourself may even become part of that day's lunch. "Eating is living." This family-friendly harvesting experience is an unforgettable opportunity for children to learn about food. Of course, it's also recommended for couples looking to relax in nature. [Event Schedule and Seasonal Harvesting] This event will be held four times in total, allowing you to experience the seasonal flavors firsthand. April 18th (Sat) from 9:30: "Bamboo shoot picking" to feel the coming of spring; May 16th (Sat) from 9:30: "Strawberry picking and eating as much as you want" surrounded by sweet aromas; June 20th (Sat) from 9:30: "New onions" that are good for the blood and full of sweetness; July 18th (Sat) from 9:30: "Freshly picked, popping corn" *Harvesting may change depending on the weather and growing conditions. Since this is an experience that involves nature, we will guide you to the most delicious things at that time.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 11:00

Spend your weekend in the countryside. A blissful food experience that will satisfy your mind and body. Forget about the busyness of everyday life and refresh your mind and body at Mushio's hearth, surrounded by rich nature. Harvesting and rural food experiences that you can enjoy with your family are also perfect for educating your children on food. Recommended for farm dates! Enjoy a blissful moment that will satisfy your mind and body at Mushio's hearth, which is easily accessible from the city center. MenuEnjoy seasonal pesticide-free vegetable dishes and rice cooked in a hearth. [Important] As the harvest is greatly influenced by the weather, the menu on the day may be unavoidably changed. We ask for your understanding and cooperation in advance. The Mushio area of Yokoshibahikari-cho, Sanbu-gun, Chiba Prefecture, where the rice rural landscape of sparkling flames dance spreads out, and the Buddhist play "Kiraigo" (nationally designated important intangible folk cultural property) has been going on for 800 years. Milky Queen, produced on this land, won a gold medal in a rice contest. The best rice is cooked in a hearth made of this soil. Experience the "world's best rice ball" in the best environment, provided by Mushio's hearth. Local old ladies are looking forward to meeting you. "Earth": The hearth is made of clayey natural soil. Nearby, there is the Tonozuka Himezuka, where many clay clay figurines have been excavated. Balance your mind and body with "earthing," a health method that involves walking barefoot on the ground. "Water": All locally grown crops are grown with water from Mushio. Mushio's groundwater is used for cooking rice. In spring and summer, the entire rice field is filled with water. "Fire": The flames from burning fallen bamboo at Kosaiji Temple generate a large amount of heat, cooking the most delicious rice. Ema plaques are burned at the goma ceremony at Naritasan Shinshoji Temple, and their wishes are fulfilled. "Wind": Feel the comfortable wind of Mushio. You are free to use the hammocks, reclining chairs, and mats. "Empty": A healing spot that will lead you to a state of mindlessness. It can be used as a meditation space. "Wow" Enjoy the encounters with the chefs, local ladies, and everyone you meet. #Agricultural experience #Harvesting experience #Sushi experience

• For Groups
• For Family