Oita: Shiitake Mushroom Farm Tour & Tasting

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

Immerse yourself in the tranquil beauty of Japan's countryside with a unique shiitake mushroom tour. Over the course of three hours, visit a local family farm nestled in Oita Prefecture, Japan's leading shiitake producer. Guided by a local expert, you'll partake in the traditional method of harvesting these flavorful mushrooms directly from the log, followed by a delightful outdoor BBQ where you grill your freshly picked shiitake along with other local ingredients. This small-group tour offers a personal touch, ensuring an authentic rural experience that highlights the region's rich nature and culinary delights.

- Hands-on mushroom harvesting directly from the farm

- Enjoy a farm-to-table BBQ featuring your freshly picked shiitake

- Experience authentic rural culture by visiting a local family farm

- Small-group tour limited to 8 participants for a personalized experience

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Farm-To-Table experience. Visit a local village and meet a local shiitake mushroom farm. Learn their history, and growing-mushroom process. After learning session, you pick up juicy and chunky mushrooms as you'd like to taste.

What‘s Included

Mushroom BBQ + some local products

Professional and friendly local guide

Car between the station and the farm

Personal expenses and souvenirs

Options

Oita: Shiitake Mushroom Farm Tour & Tasting

Reviews

5.00

1 review

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Amazing, very interesting & tasty tour in the rural party of Japan! Recommended 10/10! Great guide and experience!
fiorellina chiaro,,Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We booked this informative and genuine tour during our first trip to Japan in November. It was a little chilly, but no problem with good sneakers, thinner down-jacket and wind/rain jacket (+hat). Kei, our English speaking guide for the day, picked us up from the train station by his car. First stop was a local supermarket, where he showed us different mushrooms and how they are used in Japanese kitchen. Then we drove to the farmers house. It took about 20min and was full of interesting discussions. At the farm we learned about the process of growing Shiitake and then we went in to the forest to harvest our own mushrooms that we grilled later at the farm (4 pieces are enough per person ;) ). The family welcomed us very warmly into their home, since it was quite cold outside and the lunch was great! All in all an amazing experience. 10/10 would recommend!