Hosted by KURABITO STAY

With the support of the Okazaki Brewery

 

Witness the morning light illuminating the border between a rural community and the mountains

Awaken your senses with a locally-produced breakfast served with a view of terraced rice fields

 

Breakfast at the Terraced Rice Fields

The charming Inagura rice terraces in Ueda City have been designated as one of Japan’s Top 100 Terraced Rice Fields. The seamlessly connected fields flow along the contours of the valley where cultivated land touches the uninhabited mountains, representing the traditional Japanese principles of respect for and coexistence with the natural world.

 

These fields nearly fell into disuse as they have lower yield and there was already a labor shortage in agriculture, but the local community refused to let that happen and organized to protect and restore them. With “terraces to be worked, not just looked at” as their motto, their efforts have maintained the beautiful scenery you can see today. And the Okazaki Brewery, who have brewed brilliantly translucent premium sake in Ueda for 350 years, contribute to protecting the breathtaking vista of the terraces by growing their sake rice here.

 

KURABITO STAY is proud to be part of this new tourism venture that the brewery has launched to celebrate and preserve their beautiful traditional surroundings. Ken’ichi Okazaki, President of the Okazaki Brewery, crafted this special experience of viewing the rice terraces at their most beautiful – glowing in the morning light – while enjoying breakfast from the area with the finest view. Drenched in morning sun, the terraces overflow with vitality and provide a feast for your eyes, while the earth cushions your feet and you smell, touch, and taste the bounty of the fields.

 

The minimalist breakfast area is designed to let you relax and fully experience the breathtaking scenery of the terraces shining in the morning light. We can’t wait to welcome you with rice balls made with freshly cooked rice from these very fields, served with side dishes made from fermented local produce.

 

* Part of the program fee will be donated to the Inagura no Tanada Hozen Iinkai (committee for the protection of the Inagura rice terraces) to support their activities.

Concept illustration of the breakfast area

 

 

Walk among the terraces flooded by morning light
A guide will tell you more about the history and importance of the terraces. And breakfast will taste even better after a pleasant morning stroll!

 

Breakfast overlooking the terraces
You will be served carefully prepared rice balls made with freshly cooked rice grown in the terraced fields, delicious soup made with local miso, and local ingredients chosen for their connection to fermentation.

 

 

 

 

Language
Japanese, English

 

Minimum number of participants
2 people

*The program may be cancelled if less than 2 participants sign up. Please be aware that we may also be forced to cancel at short notice in case of infectious disease, disaster, etc.

 

Maximum number of participants

6 people

 

Dates

The program takes place on 19 dates between Monday, August 26 and Friday, September 13, 2024.

*The event will go ahead in case of light rain but will be cancelled in more severe bad weather. The decision to cancel may have to be taken at short notice depending on the weather situation. We ask for your understanding in such a case.

 

August

Monday, August 26: 　【Fully booked!】

Tuesday, August 27: 　【Fully booked!】

Wednesday, August 28: 　Places remaining(1)

Thursday, August 29:　【Fully booked!】

Friday, August 30: 　Places remaining(1)

Saturday, August 31: Places remaining(2)

 

September

Sunday, September 1: 　【Fully booked!】

Monday, September 2: 　Places remaining(1)

Tuesday, September 3: 　【Fully booked!】

Wednesday, September 4:　【Fully booked!】

Thursday, September 5: 　Places remaining(1)

Friday, September 6: 　【Fully booked!】

Saturday, September 7: 　【Fully booked!】

Sunday, September 8:　【Fully booked!】

Monday, September 9: 　【Fully booked!】

Tuesday, September 10: Places remaining(2)

Wednesday, September 11: 【Fully booked!】

Thursday, September 12:　【Fully booked!】

Friday, September 13:　 【Fully booked!】

 

 

Gift to take home

Shinshu Kirei Ueda Inagura Rice Terrace Junmai Ginjo 720ml (1 bottle per person)
* Due to the limited number of bottles produced, it will not be possible to buy more.

 

 

Price

【Without accommodation】

Breakfast at the Inagura rice terraces, brewery tour, sake made from rice grown in the terraces

Per person
JPY 15,000 (tax included)

* You can join the experience at Ueda Station or at the Inagura rice terraces. The program ends at the Okazaki Brewery（in the historical Yanagimachi area of Ueda City）. Please let us know where you will join when you book.

* A free pickup and drop-off service is available on request between Ueda Station, the Inagura rice terraces, and the Okazaki Brewery (Yanagimachi). Please let us know if you need it when you book.

* A small quantity of sake will be offered with breakfast. If you or anyone in your party is driving, please let us know in advance and the sake will be exchanged for non-alcoholic amazake.

 

 

Cancellation fees stipulated by KURABITO STAY
Program fees are payable in advance in order to confirm your reservation.
If the program is cancelled due to severe weather you will receive a full refund.
* If cancellation is made between the reservation date and 4 days before the program starts: 0%
* If cancellation is made from 3 days before the program starts to the day your stay starts: 100%
* If you do not participate without notice: 100%

 

 

Schedule (without accommodation)

6:40 AM Depart from the Oshiro Exit car park at Ueda Station (boarding from 6:30 AM onward)

(Free pickup and drop-off service * Only for those who have requested it)

 

7:00–9:00 AM Breakfast at the rice terraces

* If you join at the Inagura rice terraces, please be at the Inagura Rice Terrace car park at 7:00 AM.

 

9:00 AM Depart for the Okazaki Brewery
(Free pickup and drop-off service * Only for those who have requested it)

 

9:30–10:30 AM Okazaki Brewery (tour)

This is a rare opportunity to see inside the Okazaki Brewery, which normally does not allow anyone inside their brewing facilities. This is your chance to find out why Shinshu Kirei is so delicious!

And you will receive your bottle of the limited edition sake made from rice grown in the Inagura terraces.

 

10:30 AM Program ends at the Okazaki Brewery

You can then enjoy lunch at one of the nearby restaurants, cafes, or soba makers.

 

 

RESERVE HERE (without accommodation)

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Application for Breakfast at the Terraced Rice Fields

* What date do you want to enjoy Breakfast at the Terraced Rice Fields?
* How many people are you booking for?
* Where will you join the tour? (Ueda Station or Inagura rice terraces)
* Do you need the free pickup and drop-off service? If so, please let us know where you want to picked up from and dropped off to.
* Do you have any food allergies?
* Any other comments or questions

 

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【With accommodation】

Breakfast at the rice terraces, brewery tour, sake made from rice grown in the terraces, 2 days 1 night accommodation at KURABITO STAY with 2 meals (1 dinner, 1 breakfast)

Per person

JPY 22,000 (tax included)

 

* A small quantity of sake will be offered with breakfast.

If you or anyone in your party is driving, please let us know in advance and the sake will be exchanged for non-alcoholic amazake.

 

Included in the price:
Accommodation fee (1 night), fee for use of the sake server (unlimited sake from Ueda and Saku during your stay), dinner on Day 1 (Japanese bento box), breakfast on Day 2  (Breakfast at the Terraced Rice Fields), 1 720 ml bottle of sake made from rice grown in the terraces

 

Room types available:

6 single rooms, 2 double rooms

*When applying for 2 people, please state if you want one double room or two single rooms. If no preference is stated, we will contact you by email to confirm.

 

 

Cancellation fees stipulated by KURABITO STAY
Program fees are payable in advance in order to confirm your reservation.
If the program is cancelled due to severe weather you will receive a full refund.
* If cancellation is made between the reservation date and 4 days before the program starts: 0%
* If cancellation is made from 3 days before the program starts to the day your stay starts: 100%
* If you do not participate without notice: 100%

 

 

 

Schedule (with accommodation)

=== Day 1 ===

Please arrive at KURABITO STAY before 6:00 PM.

You can check in any time from 4:00 PM.

 

6:00 PM Dinner

Enjoy a specially prepared Japanese bento box.

Oryori Lemon Japanese bento box

 

Owned and operated by a talented chef who trained in Japanese cuisine in Ginza and Roppongi restaurants, Oryori Lemon makes full use of abundant, high-quality local ingredients such as Shinshu salmon, prunes and Saku carp.Every item is carefully selected and prepared. Enjoy a bento bursting with the flavors of local produce, skillfully transformed into delicious Japanese-style dishes, alongside Saku sake.

* On Sundays, the Japanese bento box will be supplied by soba restaurant Teuchitei Tomosen. Shinshu soba is the perfect way to end your day!

 

Saku sake on tap during your stay!

You’ll find Nagano Prefecture’s first sake server on the ground floor of the KURABITO STAY building. Seasonal Ueda and Saku sake is complimentary during your stay, so relax and take your time trying the local sake!

 

Stay up as long as you like, then sleep soundly in your room to prepare for the next day.

 

=== Day 2 ===

6:00 AM Depart from KURABITO STAY

(Free pickup and drop-off service * Only for those who have requested it)

 

7:00–9:00 AM Breakfast at the rice terraces

 

9:00 AM Depart for the Okazaki Brewery

(Free pickup and drop-off service * Only for those who have requested it)

 

9:30–10:30 AM Okazaki Brewery (tour)

This is a rare opportunity to see inside the Okazaki Brewery, which normally does not allow anyone inside the brewing area. This is your chance to find out why Shinshu Kirei is so delicious!

And you will receive your bottle of the limited edition sake made from rice grown in the Inagura terraces.

 

10:30 AM Program ends at the Okazaki Brewery

You can then enjoy lunch at one of the nearby restaurants, cafes, or soba makers.

 

 

RESERVE HERE (with accommodation)

 

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Application for Breakfast at the Terraced Rice Fields with accommodation

* What date do you want to check in at KURABITO STAY? (This will be the day before your Breakfast at the Terraced Rice Fields)

* How many people are you booking for?
* For 2 or more people, what room type do you need? (Single or Double)
* Do you have any food allergies?
* Any other comments or questions

The Okazaki Brewery team