Reflecting on Soil Cultivation / Soil Cultivation Center The entire city of Usuki is involved in the practice of soil cultivation. The “Soil Cultivation Center” serves as the hub of knowledge and technology for cultivating the soil necessary to grow healthy crops. Here, participants will learn about the great care and effort that goes into producing the food we often consume without a second thought, enhancing awareness of the future of sustainable food.

Visiting the Fields of Produce Grown in Usuki’s Soil Next, participants will visit the fields where “Honmamon”(meaning “genuine”) agricultural products are grown in Usuki’s fertile soil. Here, guests will enjoy the experience of harvesting fresh seasonal vegetables, guided by local farmers. Feel the vitality of the vegetables and the warmth of the soil while listening to the farmers share their stories.

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*Tour plan varies depending on the season (① or ②) ①Experience the Marine Cycle of Usuki through Sake Brewing and Yellowtail Learn about sake brewing using local ingredients at the Kuge Honten brewery, followed by a visit to a farm where “Usuki Yoi Buri” (yellowtail raised on pressed lees leftover from the production of sake) are cultivated. This unique experience showcases the circular relationship between Usuki’s rich marine environment and the sake brewing process at Kuge Honten. ②Usuki-yaki Pottery Experience & Usuki Stone Buddhas Create your own piece of Usuki-yaki, the pottery that adds a touch of artistry to Usuki’s dining culture. In Usuki, tableware is considered an essential part of the meal. Guided by local artisans, participants will craft their own Usuki-yaki, which will be sent to them later.

Usuki Premium Dinner The tour culminates in a special premium dinner, featuring ingredients unique to Usuki. Enjoy a feast of Usuki’s famous fugu (pufferfish) and the freshly harvested “Honmamon” vegetables. This special time will allow participants to savor the cycle of Usuki’s food culture, crafted by nature’s bounty and human hands.