Wasabi Farm Walking Tour & Lunch
Recommended by 91% of travelers
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Nagano, Japan
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
If you’ve ever wondered how wasabi is grown and cultivated, then this is the tour for you. Visit one of Japan’s biggest wasabi farms to see its fields up close. No need to worry about language barriers, as a private guide accompanies you on a tour of the grounds, and provides commentary about the secrets of wasabi production. As an added bonus, a wasabi ice cream tasting is included too.
- A special opportunity to visit a wasabi farm in Nagano
- A guide enhances the tour with insightful commentary
- Enjoy the luxury of having a private tour for just your group
- The tour includes a tasting of wasabi ice cream
Sample Menu
Main
Soba Noodles Wasabi Lunch Set
Local "Shinshu" Soba Noodles, Fresh Wasabi, Miso Soup, Rice and condiments
Main
Salmon Wasabi Lunch Set
Local "Shinshu" Salmon (raw), Fresh Wasabi, Miso Soup, Rice and condiments
What's Included
- English-speaking Guide
- Japanese lunch set with wasabi
- Entry to the farm itself is free of charge
- Snacks or drinks inc. wasabi ice cream, beer, sausages, etc.
- Any other optional purchases such as souvenirs.
- Insurance (Travel Insurance, Private Insurance, etc.)
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Daio Wasabi FarmHotaka, Azumino, Nagano 399-8303, Japan
Your tour will start at the Daio Wasabi Farm - in front of the main entrance gate / parking lot side.
End point
- Daio Wasabi FarmHotaka, Azumino, Nagano 399-8303, Japan
You will end at the Wasabi Farm.
Operating hours.10:30 am
Itinerary
1
Daio Wasabi Farm
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
2
Daio Wasabi Farm
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.7
based on 23 reviews
MARCY_N, Mar 2026
We had the best time with our tour guide Akiko. She was extremely attentive, knowledgeable and friendly. We would highly recommend the tour to anyone interested in learning details about the wasabi farm and region.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for joining us! We're glad you enjoyed the farm and that your guide could walk you through providing the history and what makes the farm unique. Hope to see you back in Matsumoto.
Jason_S, Nov 2025
Our guide Akiko was excellent. Super interesting to learn all about the wasabi farm and then enjoy the freshly grated wasabi with soba noodles for lunch. Wonderful experience.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you for joining us. We're glad Akiko could walk you through the farm and that the lunch gave you a taste of fresh wasabi the way it's meant to be enjoyed. Hope to welcome you back to Nagano.
David_T, Nov 2025
Very good tour. The guide spoke excellent English and was very helpful and knowledgeable. She made the experience enjoyable. You really need a guide to explain the farm and its history. A guided tour is a must in my opinion. The tour was so helpful in providing instructions on how to get out to the farm.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you for joining us. We're glad the tour worked well and gave you a better sense of the farm and what happens there. Getting out to the area can be tricky, so we appreciate you noting that. Hope to see you back in Nagano.
Niall_C, Jun 2025
Fantastic tour with a lovely and very knowledgeable guide Naomi. Lovely lunch. Would thoroughly recommend.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thanks for your feedback! We are so happy you enjoyed the tour and lunch with Naomi. We truly appreciate the recommendation!
Kira_E, Jun 2025
It was a very interesting experience to learn more about wasabi. Our tour guide was wonderful! The wasabi plant is unique and beautiful.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you for your kind review! We are glad you enjoyed learning about wasabi and that the tour left a strong impression. It really is a fascinating (and beautiful) plant!
Tyler_S, Apr 2025
Tour was so informative and peaceful! Would highly recommend for anyone looking to escape the city or looking for something different.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you for your kind review! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed the wasabi farm. It is a wonderful place to experience a different side of Japan, and we really appreciate your recommendation. We hope to see you again someday!
Diana_F, Nov 2024
This is such a cool and unique experience. We are foodies and like to cook and couldn’t pass up an experience that explored such an interesting ingredient and staple of Japanese food. The car was 15 acres and is one of the biggest producers of wasabi in Japan/world. The guide was very knowledgeable and guided us through this enormous farm efficiently. We got to see, taste and learn about wasabi. Definitely gave us new insights on Japanese cuisine and culture. We were staying in Nagano. But easily travelled to Akashina via train and went to farm via taxi. Highly recommend to friends and family when they come up this way. Would be a good experience in any weather.
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review!
We are trilled to hear you have such fond memories of the tour and that you enjoyed your lunch with fresh wasabi! It is always a pleasure to answer historical questions and share a bit of the local culture at the same time. We always try to deliver the best we can offer and it is great to know the tour provided both insight and enjoyment. We greatly appreciate the recommendation and we look forward to welcoming you back to Matsumoto someday!
Marcella_F, Oct 2024
Tom was a very nice guide, he took us to less known spots in the farm and also translated some of the main information in the farm's museum, which is mostly in Japanese. He was also very open to talk to us about Japanese culture and gave us great tips for our upcoming destinations in Japan, so we highly recommend this tour!
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Thank you so much for your great review!
We are delighted to hear that you found your tour with us to be so enjoyable! We always strive to offer the best experience to our customers, delivering useful and amusing fact about wasabi farm and Japan in general. We hope to see you again in future!
Amanda_A, Apr 2023
My tour guide was excellent. It was an informative walk throughout the farm! Wasabi is such an interesting ingredient and the wasabi ice cream at the end was amazing! Thank you for an enjoyable time.
Response from Host, Apr 2023
Thank you for your lovely review!
I am delighted to hear that the tour was so meaningful for you and that you were able to learn more about wasabi in while walking through the beautiful farm. Thank you again for your kind words, and I hope to welcome you back on another tour soon!
Alexandra_B, Jan 2026
A visit to the wasabi farm is worth it anyway, but this tour made our day even more interesting. Guide Tim could tell us a lot about wasabi and the specific way it is grown here. He also knew a lot about the region. Since we were the only visitors, there was plenty of room to ask the questions. During lunch that was also very nice - Tim taught us about Japanese customs and etiquette. Valuable knowledge for the rest of our journey!
We visited the farm in December and that was absolutely fine as far as I was concerned. The weather was good and there were few other visitors so we could look everywhere quietly.
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Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for the thoughtful review. We’re happy to hear the tour added to your visit and that Tim’s knowledge made the day both enjoyable and informative. It’s great that the quieter season gave you space to explore and ask questions. We hope the rest of your trip in Japan went just as smoothly.
Carine_J, May 2024
Carole, notre guide nous a expliqué la culture du wasabi et l'histoire de la ferme Daio. Elle nous a aussi expliqué d'autres aspects de la vie au Japon.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Merci beaucoup pour votre commentaire sur votre visite avec Carole !
Nous sommes ravis d'apprendre que vous avez apprécié votre visite de la ferme de wasabi avec nous et nous espérons que vous avez tout autant apprécié les autres régions du Japon. N'hésitez pas à nous recontacter si vous repassez dans la Préfecture de Nagano !
Mathieu_A, Nov 2021
Nous avons passé un agréable moment à la ferme de wasabi malgré un temps pluvieux pluvieux ce jour là. Nous avons rencontré notre guide au niveau du parking après être arrivé en voiture sur les lieux. Nous avons fait le tour de la ferme en compagnie du guide. Les explications (en français) étaient claires et les différentes anecdotes sur l'endroit et la culture du wasabi rendent l'expérience intéressante. Bien que nous habitons au Japon depuis maintenant 4 ans, nous avons appris de nouvelles choses. Merci pour cette après-midi enrichissante !
Response from Host, Nov 2021
Merci beaucoup d'avoir pris le temps de partager votre expérience avec nous. Malgré la pluie, la visite de la ferme de Wasabi reste un moment unique, et l'expérience est bien plus enrichissante avec les explications sur l'origine de la ferme et les secrets de la culture du Wasabi. Je suis ravi d'avoir partager ce moment avec vous. Merci encore de votre confiance !
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