Introducing an experiential tour you can take in Tokachi, Hokkaido😄

—The Nation’s Top Bean Town—
Tofu-making Experience with Local Farm Wives in Honbetsu Town

Located in Tokachi’s upland and mid-mountain area, Honbetsu Town enjoys large temperature swings and long hours of sunshine, making it Japan’s premier town for growing high-quality beans.

To share the charm of these proud beans, the group called the Bean-Proud Farm Wives Association formed, bringing together farm wives who process and sell their harvest as tofu, deep-fried tofu, miso, and more.

You will tour the production sites of soybeans, an indispensable ingredient in Japanese cuisine, and try traditional tofu-making alongside the farm wives.

You will also try making farmer-style meals using okara (soy pulp) and local vegetables, guided by the mothers’ time-honored recipes.

[Tour Schedule]
10:00 Meet at Ms. Yamada’s home, Bean-Proud Farm Wives Association

10:05 Visit the soybean field
See the soybeans grown in a home garden plot and learn about growing tasty beans from Ms. Yamada’s many years of experience.

10:30 Move to Senbiricho Community Center for tofu-making experience
Try the tofu-making methods the farm wives have passed down through generations.

12:00 Cooking experience: bean rice and okara salad
Make miso soup with freshly made tofu and use the leftover okara to make an okara salad.

12:30 Lunch
Enjoy lunch featuring bean rice made generously with Honbetsu beans.

13:30 Tour ends

Operating period: July–October
Time: 10:00–13:30 (about 3 hours 30 minutes)
Group size: 3–12 people
Price:
Per person
Adult JPY 8,800

*If English interpretation is requested, the fees are as follows.
Per person
Adult JPY 16,500

■ Please make a reservation at least 14 days before your preferred date.
■ Due to guide availability and other reasons, we may not be able to accommodate your preferred date. Thank you for your understanding.

This is a great opportunity to learn about agriculture and food production firsthand through traditional tofu-making with farm wives in a region known for excellent beans!!
We hope this experience will spark new discoveries and values, enriching your lifestyle. We would be delighted if you could add a Tokachi experience to the pages of your travel memories😄

If you are interested, please visit the federation’s official website page "BEHIND THE GOOD TASTE — Journeys Connecting to Tokachi, the Source of Food"!

Contact
Kuna Publishing Co., Ltd. Slow Travel HOKKAIDO
Email: slh@slow-life-hokkaido.com