Unearthing Nature's Riches: Wisdom of Satoyama Living Through Seasonal Foods with Fermentaion, Pickles, and Regional Cuisine
From the foot of the mountains lies a treasure trove of nature's riches and the wisdom of satoyama living. Discover these gems as you enjoy the plentiful seasonal vegetables, wild plants, medicinal herbs and more here in the Japanese countryside through the wonders of food in fun-filled gatherings. Learn about the deep knowledge of nature, food, and life lovingly handed down throughout generations and discover the best ways to use harvested local vegetables, wild greens, medicinal herbs, and more. Then, put your newly gained knowledge to the test by taking part in hands-on activities like cooking, fermenting, pickling, and drying with the Gujo countryside as your idyllic setting. Dig deep into the essentials of Japanese food culture and regional cuisine through the close connections to food preparation techniques featured in this course. Come along and escape the mundanity of daily routine. Unearth and savor the treasures to be found hidden just beneath your feet, right here in the midst of nature's abundance.
Recommended points
● Harvest, combine, and transform the vast riches of the earth through this enjoyable gathering featuring various seasonal local vegetables, wild greens, medicinal herbs, and more. Discover the deep-rooted wisdom of satoyama (rural areas where the foothills and farmlands overlap) living while cooking, fermenting, and drying your ingredients the traditional way. Experience the changing of the seasons in the serene surroundings of the Japanese countryside through its flora, and the local food culture born of nature as you savor delicious delights that nourish your body.
*A variety of activities are available depending on the season, and may be subject to change. Ingredients vary depending on harvest seasons.
～Example experiences according to the seasons～
● All year round: Regional cuisine experience: Cooking sessions featuring Gifu Prefecture (mainly Gujo City) regional dishes and a pickling workshop using regional agricultural products.
● All year round: Enjoying medicinal herbs: Observe nearby wild greens, medicinal herbs, herbs, trees and shrubs before harvesting, cooking or tea brewing - learning to make good use of them.
●All year round: Cooking session using the ainoukamado (traditional Japanese wood-fired cooking stove): Experience cooking rice in a hagama (broad-brimmed cooking pot) and using an oven - a quintessential rural Japan experience.
● Around August to December: Pickling of various produce grown by Gujo farmers, featuring traditional regional vegetables.
● Around May to October: Tour Gujo's local miso and tamari soy sauce workshops. (Inquiries necessary for visits from November to April)
Overview
- Season
- 2026/4/1～202７/3/31 (Activities will differ with seasons)
- Activity Time
- 4.5 hours
- Place
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Yamatocho, Gujo City, Gifu Prefecture, 501-4608
- Number of Participants
- 2～15 people (please inquire in the case of 1 person)
- Reference Price
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※ Guide interpreters, pick up and drop off transportation as well as other custom arrangements can be made. Please inquire for further details.
- Starting Point
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- Ending Point
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- Meeting Time
- 10:30
- Schedule
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10:30 - Harvesting
11:30 - Setting up
12:00 - Cooking with freshly harvested ingredients
13:00 - Enjoy your freshly cooked dishes
15:00 - End of activities
* This itinerary is an example
* Adjustments to the starting time can be done through consultation.
- Important Information
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● Please prepare clothes and shoes that you do not mind getting dirty and that are suitable for walking and for farm work like harvesting vegetables.
● Those lacking stamina can observe instead.
● Vegan options available. (Please confirm at time of booking.)
- Contact Information
- For personal bookings and inquiries: Please click on the "List of affiliated DMC partners" on the upper right corner of the website, and contact the relevant affiliated DMC partners listed with your booking or inquiry.
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