Naturally Cultivated Shiitake Mushroom Picking in Yokohama

For 500 years, this mushroom farm has been adapting its business to suit the times. As needs change, the farm experiments with new ways to bring life to the farming industry. The farmers form close bonds across the country, spreading their techniques and experience. Now, they are redefining agro-tourism by inviting you, too! Lively barbeques, a natural-cave, and gardens of rare plants where you can pick your own produce are just a few of the specialties at this farm. Enjoy hand-choosing and harvesting shiitake mushrooms in a carefully planned greenhouse while farmers explain the tricks of their trade. These shiitake are the pride of the farm: deeply savory mushrooms with a scent so delicious it’s even been known to convert mushroom haters. The greenhouse is solar-powered, and mushrooms are raised without any pesticides or fertilizers, mimicking the ideal natural environment for shiitake. Roast your shiitake and pair it with a few sips of Japan’s famous green tea, courtesy of the farm’s close regional ties. An eco-paradise, the mushroom-picking experience shows off the future of agriculture through unique, hands-on experiences and delicious food.