Sanbe Wasabi Experience
MT. SANBE · SHIMANE · JAPAN
Sanbe Wasabi Experience
Visit a hidden wasabi field fed by spring water at the foot of Mt. Sanbe, normally closed to the public. Mr. Kageyama of Kajika Farm has protected the native Sanbe wasabi here for about 25 years. Afterwards, grate fresh wasabi yourself for a special lunch.
Book online →The booking site is in Japanese. Your browser’s translate feature works well on it.
Highlights
- Walk into a private wasabi field fed by 12–13°C spring water, guided by the farmer himself
- Cook rice in a gas pot and grate freshly picked wasabi for a “wasabi rice” lunch, served with rare roast beef from Sanbe free-range cattle
- Coffee made with Sanbe spring water, and a jar of Kajika Farm’s wasabi pickles to take home
Details
| Season | All year round (advance booking required; may change due to snow) |
|---|---|
| Time | 10:30–13:00 (about 2.5 hours). Start time can be adjusted on request. |
| Group size | One group per day, up to 5 people |
| Price (tax incl.) | Adults: 1 person ¥14,000 / 2 people ¥10,000 each / 3–5 people ¥8,000 each Children (elementary and under): 50% of the adult price |
| Meeting point | Near Mt. Sanbe. The exact place is sent to you after your booking is confirmed. Free parking. |
| Weather | Held rain or shine (lunch is served in a tent). The field is especially beautiful in the rain. |
What to bring & good to know
- Shoes that can get wet (rubber boots for rent: ¥300)
- Long sleeves are recommended (insects)
- Rain gear
- There is no toilet on site — please go before meeting
Cancellation
- Up to 8 days before: free
- 7 days before: 10%
- 3 days before: 30%
- The day before: 50%
- Same day / no-show: 100%
How to book
Reservations are made online only (no phone reservations). Open the booking site, choose your date on the calendar, select the plan and number of people, and enter your details. A confirmation email will be sent automatically.
Book online →Getting there
- About 60 min by car from Izumo Taisha Shrine
- About 40 min by car from Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine (World Heritage)
- About 80 min by car from Izumo Enmusubi Airport
- Right off the San’in Expressway “Ota-Chuo / Sanbesan IC”
- By bus: about 50 min from JR Ota-shi Station (Iwami Kotsu bus, Sanbe line)
A car is the easiest way to get here. Times are approximate.
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