Hop Picking & Fermented Dorayaki Making Tour | Akuto Co., Ltd.
Half-Day Experience Tour from Himeji

Hop Picking & Fermented Dorayaki Making
at a Nostalgic Japanese Folk House

A half-day journey of fresh-picked aromas and gentle, fluffy sweetness

¥15,800 per person (tax incl.) / private chartered bus included, lunch not included

Tour Highlights

Hops give beer its signature aroma — and you can help harvest them at a farm in Himeji.
After enjoying the fresh, crisp scent of just-picked hops, head to "Atariya,"
a nostalgic Japanese folk house, to make dorayaki (sweet pancakes) using the power of fermentation.
A compact half-day tour packed with Himeji's farm and food experiences.

Freshly picked hops
Hop picking
Fermented dorayaki

Three Experiences

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Hop Picking

Help with the harvest at the Harima Green Lab hop farm. The refreshing aroma of fresh hops is a seasonal treat you can only enjoy at this time of year.

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Vegetable Harvesting

Harvest seasonal vegetables at the farm. You can take home the vegetables you pick — a delicious souvenir for your dinner table.

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Fermented Dorayaki Making

At "Atariya," a charming old folk house, make dorayaki using fermentation. There is nothing quite like one you have baked yourself.

Itinerary

8:00 AM
Meet at JR Himeji Station South — Chartered Bus Terminal

Check in and depart

8:30 AM
Arrive at Harima Green Lab Hop Farm

Hop picking & vegetable harvesting (parking: Rafu Farm)

10:30 AM
Depart the farm
10:45 AM
Arrive at Atariya

Fermented dorayaki making experience

11:45 AM
Depart Atariya
12:15 PM
Return to JR Himeji Station South — Chartered Bus Terminal

End of tour. Thank you for joining us!

* Lunch is not included. We recommend dining around Himeji Station after the tour.

Tour Overview

DatesSat, July 4, 2026Sun, August 9, 2026Sat, September 12, 2026
Meeting / Drop-offJR Himeji Station South — Chartered Bus Terminal (meet 8:00 AM / return approx. 12:15 PM)
Price¥15,800 per person (tax included)
* Includes private chartered bus, all activities, and insurance. Lunch not included.
Group sizeMaximum 8 participants
Booking deadline7 days before each tour date
* For later bookings, please contact us.
What to bring / wear
  • Clothes suitable for farm work (that can get dirty)
  • Work gloves and rubber boots
  • Towel
  • Sun/heat protection (hat, etc.) and drinks
Cancellation feeDay before: 50% of the tour price / Same day: 100%
InsuranceIncluded in the price
Notes
  • You may take home the vegetables you harvest
  • Hops cannot be taken home
  • Details regarding rainy-weather operation will be provided after booking

Book This Tour

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Please Note

  • This tour involves farm work — please wear comfortable clothes that can get dirty.
  • Tours are held in summer; heat protection (hat, drinks) is essential.
  • Cancellation fees: 50% the day before, 100% on the day of the tour.