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Orchard Tour in Nagano With Outdoor Fine Dining Experience

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Duration
2 hours
Number of Guests
2 - 10 guests
Accessibility
Stroller Accessible, Family-friendly, Pet-friendly
Language
English
Other
Vegetarian, Pescetarian

A true farm-to-table experience, this experience invites you into the lives of Japanese fruit farmers. After touring the orchard, enjoy a six-course lunch featuring locally sourced ingredients.

Highlights

  • Enjoy outdoor dining with views of the Japanese Alps.

  • Indulge in a lunch featuring ingredients sourced in Matsukawa and Ina Valley.

  • Get a behind-the-scenes look at how farmers grow premium fruits.

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Matsukawa, a small village in the center of Nagano Prefecture, is a popular fruit-picking destination with over 100 years of fruit farming traditions. This experience takes guests outside to see how much work and thought goes into growing some of Japan’s premium fruits.


After learning about the ins and outs of fruit farming, guests are treated to a six-meal lunch in the heart of the orchard. The menu consists of classic French dishes with a Japanese twist, with each course highlighting high-quality ingredients sourced from around Nagano, including kurobuta pork, which has been affectionately nicknamed “the wagyu of the pork world.” Of course, the dessert features sweet fruit harvested in Matsukawa.


Experience flow:

Meet the host at the designated meeting point

Walk about 30 minutes around the orchard, talking about the history of Matsukawa and the fruits

Lunch (about 1.5 hours)

Receive gifts from the farm and head back


Which orchard guests will visit will depend on the season and availability. Between June and November, many fruits will be ready to harvest, including (but not limited to) cherries, peaches, and apples.


Sample menu:

Sesame biscuit with Amago trout cream filling

Sansan Farm’s pork head cheese and organic vegetable planter

Salmon fillet smoked on-site with apple tree charcoal & buckwheat crepe with crispy cheese

Peach and tomato gazpacho soup with savory Sable cookie

Sansan Farm’s kurobuta pork loin roast with apple chutney and spicy risotto

Peach and lemon mousse cake

Locally roasted coffee brew or Tenryumura Japanese black tea


Note: Guests should inform the host of any dietary restrictions at the time of booking.

Inclusions

  • Orchard tour

  • Six-course meal with coffee or tea

  • Take-home gifts from the orchard

Exclusions

  • Transportation to and from the meeting point

Meeting Point and Meeting Time

  • Meet your host directly at the orchard. The exact location will be shared after your booking is confirmed.

Remarks

  • Wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothes

  • In case of rain, the dining location will be moved to a roofed cherry orchard

  • Groups will be seated separately

  • Kids menu is available.

  • Children under 5 can join for free, though please note there are no baby chairs available. Parents may bring outside food and drinks for their kids.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 2 days before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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Experience Location

Home to several of Japan’s highest mountains, discover the many secrets of Nagano; from world-class pistes to villages frozen in time, and even a troop of hot-tub loving monkeys!

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