Hop Picking & Fermented Dorayaki Making
at a Nostalgic Japanese Folk House
A half-day journey of fresh-picked aromas and gentle, fluffy sweetness
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.
Three Experiences
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.
Vegetable Harvesting
Harvest seasonal vegetables at the farm. You can take home the vegetables you pick — a delicious souvenir for your dinner table.
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
Check in and depart
Hop picking & vegetable harvesting (parking: Rafu Farm)
Fermented dorayaki making experience
End of tour. Thank you for joining us!
* Lunch is not included. We recommend dining around Himeji Station after the tour.
Tour Overview
| Dates | Sat, July 4, 2026Sun, August 9, 2026Sat, September 12, 2026 |
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| Meeting / Drop-off | JR 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 size | Maximum 8 participants |
| Booking deadline | 7 days before each tour date * For later bookings, please contact us. |
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| Cancellation fee | Day before: 50% of the tour price / Same day: 100% |
| Insurance | Included in the price |
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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.