Cooking and Local Producer Visit Near Tokyo |
Farm-to-Table Culinary Tour in Hayama
Join a Culinary Tour in Hayama
Meet Local Producers
A hands-on culinary journey through Japan’s rich food culture, from sea to farm to table. Only Japan Adventures offers.
Duration
3 Days
Season
All year
Location
Hayama, Kanagawa
Group Size
2 to 10 persons
Price per person
330,000JPY〜/pax
Type
Private
About
In the scenic coastal town of Hayama, just a short trip from Tokyo, you’ll embark on a unique 3-day culinary journey through Japan’s rich food culture. Connect directly with local fishermen, organic farmers, and livestock producers. Experience a live fish auction, pick fresh vegetables, and learn about sustainable farming practices from passionate locals.
You’ll also have the opportunity to cook a meal together, using the fresh ingredients you’ve gathered. This hands-on experience offers a rare glimpse into Japan’s food traditions and sustainability, exclusively with Japan Adventures.
Fishing Port Tour with a Live Auction
Explore the lively atmosphere of the local fishing port in Hayama, where you’ll witness a live fish auction and even participate by selecting fresh seafood for your evening meal.
Farm Visits for Fresh Ingredient Sourcing
Visit nearby organic farms, including vegetable and livestock farms, where you’ll personally gather fresh ingredients like vegetables, eggs, and meat, ensuring the freshest farm-to-table experience.
Connection with Local Producers
Meet and interact with the local farmers, fishermen, and producers who are passionate about their craft. Gain insights into their sustainable methods and the stories behind the food you’ll prepare.
Cooking and Dining Together
End the day by cooking alongside your fellow travelers, using the ingredients you’ve gathered. Together, you’ll prepare and enjoy a delicious meal, sharing the flavors and stories of the region.
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Please bring cash. Some places accept only cash.
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Schedule Flexibility: The schedule may change due to weather condition.
Our guide, Kota Yaguchi
Welcome to Hayama!
Over the past four years, I’ve had the privilege of running a small café in this beautiful town (the café is still running, now passed on to a new owner). Through this experience, I’ve had the opportunity to meet incredible individuals who are deeply engaged in activities that benefit the community, society, and the future.
This tour offers a unique experience where we visit these inspiring people, listen to their stories, and then cook together using ingredients sourced directly from them. It’s a new way to connect with the essence of a place through food.
We look forward to welcoming you and sharing this special journey with you!
BIO
Born in Yokohama, Kanagawa in 1989. Founder and CEO of Japan Adventures Co.
As a boy, he spent his days building a secret base in the mountains behind his house, fishing for crawfish, and playing with nature on his own. Later, the hills behind his house became a residential area, and he felt the loss of nature as the years went by.
Later, he`s gotten into baseball and at age of 15, he decided to spend three years in high school in Florida, U.S.A. by himself to become an MLB player. He returned to Japan for college and fell in love with American football this time. After graduation, he worked for 4 years as a corporate sales representative for a major IT company.
He has been playing sports ever since he can remember, but he fell into a lack of exercise while working at the company, and breakup with his girlfriend dated for 5 years caused him depressed.
Feeling that physical exercise is the key to a rich life, he started his own business.
He launched "offispo," a welfare program that allows office workers to play sports in the office in their spare time. He also started an international sports school for children.
In 2023, he traveled to Costa Rica and was astonished by its thriving ecotourism.
During the coronavirus pandemic, he traveled throughout Japan and reconfirmed the wonders of nature in Japan, which was connected to his experience in Costa Rica.
He immediately began to take action and studied hard for the first time since his junior high school entrance exams to take the national examinations required to establish a tour company. In October 2023, he passed the national exam and established Japan Adventures Co.
He is now busy conveying the charms of Japan.
His latest dream is to produce 10 million yen players in the tourism industry.
Meeting Location
〒249-0006 Kanagawa, Zushi, 1 Chome−2
