Morning Rice Paddy Retreat
Overview
The Japan that lives before sunrise
Join local farmers as first light touches the rice paddies that have fed this region for centuries. With Mt. Fuji watching over the fields, you'll roll up your sleeves and work the land — then sit down in the paddy itself for a breakfast of freshly made onigiri from a beloved neighborhood shop. The morning closes with a soak at a local bathhouse before you head back, carrying something most visitors never find.
3 hours
Pickup included
Hands-on activity
English-guided
Itinerary
Your Morning in the Fields
5:30 AM
Hotel Pick-up
6:15 AM
Arrival at the Rice Paddy
& Introduction
6:30 AM
Rice Paddy Work Experience
6:30 AM
Breakfast in the Paddy — Local Onigiri
7:00 AM
Rice Paddy Work Experience
8:00 AM
Drop-off to Your Hotel
Hightlights
Hands in the Earth
Work alongside a local family in paddies that have fed this region for centuries. No performance, no theater — just real agricultural life shared openly with guests who come ready to get their boots muddy.
Breakfast Among the Rice
Freshly made onigiri from a neighbourhood shop eaten at the water's edge, with the mountain before you. Simple food, extraordinary setting — the kind of breakfast that quietly becomes your favourite memory of Japan.
Details
Price
Adult (18-99) ¥8,500
Child (4-17) ¥4,250
Number of Participants
Up to 8 people
What's Included
✓Complimentary Hotel pick-up/drop-off
✓Concierge for retreat
✓Photography service
✓Cold-weather gear
✓Rain gear (boots, raincoats, etc.)
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
Hotel lobby
* Please arrive at least 10 minutes prior to the start time.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Time
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
* Booking available until 12:00 PM on the day. Contact us for availability.
Cancellation Policy
・Up to 7:00 PM, the day prior: No charge
・After that: 100％
・Requests for any changes will not be accepted after 7:00 PM on the day before your booking date.
・If you're running late, please let us know beforehand. It may be treated as a cancellation if we haven't heard from you by 10 minutes before departure time. If you arrive 15 minutes or more after the starting time for a tour, your booking will be canceled and no refund will be issued.
* Please note that in case of inclement weather, the tour may be canceled. In such cases, a full refund will be provided.
Important Infomation
What to bring
・Comfortable shoes
・Warm clothing
Know before you go
・It can get very cold in Lake Yamanaka regardless of the season. Please ensure you dress appropriately and bring extra warm layers if necessary.
Booking
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