Q and A

1. When do we do the harvest experience?

About the Farm Harvest Experience

 

Standard Schedule:

The harvest experience usually takes place on the morning of your second day, either right before or after breakfast.(We prefer morning harvesting because freshly picked vegetables taste at their absolute best in the morning! On hot summer days, we usually harvest before breakfast, while during other seasons, we typically go after breakfast.)

 

 

Flexible Timing Based on Weather:

Because we want you to enjoy harvesting in the best possible conditions, the exact timing depends on the weather. We will contact you the day before check-in or on the morning of your arrival to let you know the planned schedule.

 

 

In Case of Rain:

If rain is expected, we may adjust the schedule to fit the weather window. For example, we might harvest between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM on your check-in day, or during the morning of your check-out day.

 

 

2. How to Spend Your Second Day/Third Day?

Countryside Nature Exploring

After our morning harvest experience, Emma (your host) is happy to take you to some of our favorite local natural spots until around 2:30 PM 

 

Where We Go:

We love taking guests to the places our family visits every day—local rivers, waterfalls, quiet ponds, lakes, Park, fresh natural spring water spots, and peaceful mountain walks.

 

Our Concept

 

These are authentic local spots rather than famous tourist attractions. We love sharing how our family genuinely plays and enjoys life here in the countryside.

     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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If You Would Like to Join Us )

   Transportation :  You will need to drive your own car and follow us.

     Expenses :  Please cover your own expenses, such as lunch or any small entry fees.

 

Sightseeing on Your Own:

Since we personally prefer quiet natural spaces over crowded tourist destinations, you are also more than welcome to explore famous sightseeing spots on your own if you prefer! Please feel free to spend your afternoon however you like.

 

 
3. Do you have Laundry Service?

Laundry & Washing Machine
We have a household washing machine available for guests. 

Fee: ¥100 per load (Laundry detergent is included).

Drying: Please note that we do not have a clothes dryer. On sunny days, you are welcome to use our outdoor drying pole to hang-dry your laundry in the fresh country air.

Laundromat (Coin Laundry): If you need a large commercial dryer, there is a coin laundromat just a 7-minute drive from our homestay. Please feel free to ask us if you need directions!

 

 

4. When do you open your room availability?

We are very sorry, but as stated on our website, dates left blank on our booking calendar (without an 'O' or 'X') are not yet open for reservation.

 

Because we are a small, family-run homestay, we only open booking slots after thoroughly checking our family's schedule, health conditions, and the readiness of our farm crops. As dedicated hosts, we believe it is completely unacceptable to cancel a guest's booking due to personal reasons after accepting it. To ensure we never have to cancel on you, we strictly avoid opening reservations too far in advance.　

 

We usually open bookings 4 to 5 months in advance. However, if our child's school schedule is not yet finalized, or if there are health concerns within our family, we may open reservations closer to the dates.

 

For your reference, our standard booking policy is as follows:

  • Standard Open Days: We generally open availability for Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and the days before Japanese national holidays, and Japanese school Holidays.

  • School Holidays (Spring & Summer): During Japanese school vacations—Spring Break (late March to April 7) and Summer Break (around July 20 to August 25)—we may open room availability regardless of the day of the week.

  • Winter Break: We are usually closed during the winter holidays(25th Dec to 7th Jan) to spend time with our family, so bookings are generally not available.