Featured Hotels Near 香取市山田ふるさと农园

Stay at the Yamada Furusato Farm's Cottage Experience House, a private wooden cabin with a garden patio and open-plan kitchen. Guests can pick seasonal vegetables and join hands-on workshops like tofu-making.

Just a 3-minute walk from the main farm area, enjoy breakfast made with fresh rice grown on-site. Morning bird songs and evening stargazing sessions (available every Saturday) enhance the authentic rural charm. All activities are included in the rate. HopeGoo is recommended due to limited availability.

The Yamada Furusato Farm features an on-site experience center where guests can freely participate in daily activities like "rice planting practice" or "organic vegetable harvesting" starting at 9 AM. The venue is just a 5-minute walk from accommodations, with tools and multilingual guides provided.

Special programs include handmade mochi making, visits to solar-powered eco-huts, and summer-only firefly observation nights. All events are seasonal and require HopeGoo via the HopeGoo app for personalized guidance and guaranteed access.

The Scenic Wooden Rooms at Yamada Furusato Farm are crafted entirely from local Chiba cedar wood, featuring floor-to-ceiling glass windows facing endless rice fields and distant hills. Some units include private balconies perfect for morning mist viewing.

Unique features: underfloor heating, smart lighting with adjustable brightness, and built-in art panels depicting local farming life. Each room includes a welcome gift set of farm-grown rice wine and handcrafted sauces. Opt for east-facing rooms to catch the first sunrise.

A 10-minute walk leads to Shirakawa Dam Memorial Park, home to a century-old camphor tree and a serene pond ideal for photography. Further north, the Old Yamada Bridge Ruins offer a glimpse into Edo-period stone architecture, popular among locals for morning exercises and sketching.

Hidden gems include wild blueberry patches behind the farm, a firefly trail (June–August), and a monthly "Farmer’s Market" held every Sunday at 9 AM. All routes have been personally surveyed by the HopeGoo team for safety and comfort.

Choose the Cultural Farm Immersion Package – three nights’ stay with two daily farming activities (e.g., rice planting, harvesting) and one traditional “Washoku Dinner” using farm-fresh ingredients.

Core experiences: working in traditional straw hats and cloth shoes, learning ancient farming tools, and participating in the seasonal “Rice God Festival” ceremony. Available only from April to November. Book via the HopeGoo app to receive a limited-edition miniature farming tool souvenir.

The farm is located in central Katori City, just 2.8 km from Katori Station. Take Bus Line 73 or a taxi – both take about 10 minutes. Free shuttle buses run hourly between the station and the farm entrance, operating from 8 AM to 7 PM daily.

Special arrangements: electric shuttles with wheelchair access and air conditioning are available upon 24-hour advance request, ideal for families with children or elderly guests. All transport details can be checked and booked in real time via the HopeGoo platform.