Experience Visiting a Local Farmer and Mochi Rice Cake Making

Take the train from Kyoto to Ogotoonsen station (own expense) and meet your guide at a pre-arranged spot. Then, travel together in a taxi to Ogi village, set in the Japanese countryside. Learn about the local agriculture, as you walk through the rice fields, which date back 1,300 years. Understand the importance of Shintoism to Japanese people by visiting the Ogura shrine.

A highlight of the day is visiting a local rice farmer’s house. You are handed a giant mallet, and take part in a mochi rice cake making lesson. As you bash steaming sticky rice, it begins to form into a dough for rice cakes. Learn about the local way of making mochi (with fermented soybeans), and also watch some other cooking preparations too. The local farmer makes sukiyaki (a type of hot pot with meat and vegetables) and tell you about local Japanese life. The tour will end at the train station.

• Learn how to make mochi rice cakes with a guide to translate for you
• Visit local towns like Ogi that would be difficult to get to alone
• Lunch and taxi ride is included

Immerse yourself in Japanese traditions on this guided tour of the countryside outside Kyoto. Visit smaller villages that many travelers don’t see, and experience what life is like for local farmers. Learn how to make mochi (rice cakes), visit rice fields and a shrine, and hear about Japanese rituals. Your guide handles navigation and helps with translation, and included lunch and taxi fare make for a hassle-free trip.

This tour will be hosted by a family from the local village community group. We carefully select our friendly and open minded hosts after having meetings and interviews to ensure the quality time of our guests. We guarantee that you will have a wonderful experience with all of our hosts.
Child rate applies only when sharing with 3 paying adults
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
A minimum of 3 adults per booking is required
A maximum of 10 people per booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
This tour may combine more than one group. We guarantee a small tour of no more than two separate groups with a maximum of 10 people in total. The above pricing is per booking, not for the total number of participants. Thank you for your understanding.
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers