Tamba Black Soybeans Farm Tour
Discovering the Japanese Nationally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (J-NIAHS):
Tamba black Soybeans
What is the Tamba Kuromame Farm Tour?
However,did you know that the cultivation of these Tamba black soybeans is a challenging endeavor?
So much so that they are called “Kuro mame (苦労豆hardwork beans)”as well as “Kuro mame (黒豆black beans)” in a play on words! This enjoyable farm tour is an opportunity to learn about,"Why Tamba crops are brand-name products", "The traditional cultivation of black soybeans" and "The process from field to dining table", while listening to the explanations of young farmers who are carrying on Tambasasayama's black soybean cultivation.
You can also experience harvesting and tasting the summer edamame (Dekansho Edamame)!
As participants, you can go into a black soybean field, learn about its growth process and agricultural systems, witness and experience the sorting and shipping preparations from the field to the supermarket.
You'll also learn about the efforts and innovations of farmers to minimize food waste.
At the end of the tour, you will receive local specialty souvenirs!
Features of this tour
Guided by young agricultural teams
who are carrying on traditional techniques.
Tambasasayama black soybean cultivation is registered as a Japanese Nationally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (J-NIAHS). The cultivation method has continued for 300 years and is still being passed down today.
Guiding you on-site will be young agricultural teams, who are dedicated to preserving traditional cultivation methods and techniques, upholding the mission of sustaining the next generation of agriculture!
The guides will provide a detailed explanation of the history behind the “Tamba Brand”, including climate, environment, and factors that have contributed to black soybeans becoming a specialty product.
You can learn about the work of farmers who carefully cultivate crops while enhancing their product’s value.
Guiding you on-site will be young agricultural teams, who are dedicated to preserving traditional cultivation methods and techniques, upholding the mission of sustaining the next generation of agriculture!
The guides will provide a detailed explanation of the history behind the “Tamba Brand”, including climate, environment, and factors that have contributed to black soybeans becoming a specialty product.
You can learn about the work of farmers who carefully cultivate crops while enhancing their product’s value.
Discover Japanese Culture
Through Experience.
Tamba Sasayama black soybeans are part of Japan's tradition of the Osechi (New Year's cuisine) culture.
The Osechi culture is represented by the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, 'Washoku: Traditional Dietary Cultures of the Japanese'.
By learning the cultivation methods and experiencing the harvesting process of Tambasasayama black soybeans, you can gain a firsthand deeper understanding of Japanese culture.
The Osechi culture is represented by the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, 'Washoku: Traditional Dietary Cultures of the Japanese'.
By learning the cultivation methods and experiencing the harvesting process of Tambasasayama black soybeans, you can gain a firsthand deeper understanding of Japanese culture.
Acquire new insights
By observing and experiencing the sorting and shipping process of the crops harvested from the fields,participants can realize the intrinsic value of food.
By learning about current food waste situations, SDG efforts in agriculture, and the farmers’ practical cultivation efforts, participants will acquire new insights on product selection in supermarkets and souvenir stores.
By learning about current food waste situations, SDG efforts in agriculture, and the farmers’ practical cultivation efforts, participants will acquire new insights on product selection in supermarkets and souvenir stores.
Daily Flow
Agricultural specialists will guide you!
Young farmers carrying on the cultivation of Tamba black soybeans will welcome you!
They will explain about the Japanese Nationally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (J-NIAHS) and the history of Tambasasayama black soybeans.
They will explain about the Japanese Nationally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (J-NIAHS) and the history of Tambasasayama black soybeans.
Visit the farm!
The guides will take you on a tour of the farm.
You can see firsthand the cultivation system certified as a Japanese Nationally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (J-NIAHS).
You will also be able to witness the dedication and passion of the farmers for their crops.
( What you experience may vary depending on the timing of your visit)
You can see firsthand the cultivation system certified as a Japanese Nationally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (J-NIAHS).
You will also be able to witness the dedication and passion of the farmers for their crops.
( What you experience may vary depending on the timing of your visit)
Around July, experience earthing up
In mid-August, observe the black soybean flowers.
In September, you can harvest Dekansho Edamame
Observe and experience the process from harvesting to shipping!
Experience the harvesting of the new specialty product, ‘Dekansho Edamame’.
Learn the special boiling methods. Taste the beans at the sampling session.
(Tasting contents may vary depending on the harvest season)
The taste of beans nurtured by farmers is exceptional.
Learn the special boiling methods. Taste the beans at the sampling session.
(Tasting contents may vary depending on the harvest season)
The taste of beans nurtured by farmers is exceptional.
Wonderful local specialties as souvenirs!
After the tour, you will receive souvenirs of Tambasasayama rice and agricultural products.
(Souvenirs may vary depending on the harvest season.)
Please enjoy the delicious agricultural products of Tambasasayama at home as well.
(Souvenirs may vary depending on the harvest season.)
Please enjoy the delicious agricultural products of Tambasasayama at home as well.
Application details
Site Location
Various locations in Tambasasayama City, Hyogo Prefecture (black soybean fields)
Tour Period
July - September
Duration
2 hours
Age limit
None
Charge
5,500 yen with souvenir
COVID-19 prevention measures
mask-wearing, disinfection, temperature checks, social distancing
Note
Reservations required. Depending on the weather conditions, the final decision on whether to proceed with the tour will be made on the day before the event.
Minimum number of participants: 4
Minimum number of participants: 4
Contact information
B・Blink Co., Ltd.
TEL: +81-90-5975-2180
158 Kuchisakamoto, Tambasasayama City, Hyogo Prefecture, 669-2723
TEL: +81-90-5975-2180
158 Kuchisakamoto, Tambasasayama City, Hyogo Prefecture, 669-2723
