Farm Stay Yuzu-no-sato Izumi

Some mornings, the valley below fills with clouds and you're left standing above them.
Most mornings, the air just feels different — clean, still, and a little bit like time has slowed down.

Yuzu-no-sato Izumi is a family-run farmstay tucked into the mountain village of Kuchiyama, Mima.
We opened our home because we wanted more people to experience what life here actually feels like.

■ Please read before booking
- This is a homestay-style farmstay — you'll be staying under the same roof as your host, not renting the whole house.

- The harvest season for yuzu is from October to November. Keep in mind that they aren't available year-round.

- The base rate is room-only (no meals included). Dinner, breakfast, and experiences are available as add-on options — please book them separately.

- You're welcome to bring your own alcohol. There are no convenience stores or supermarkets nearby, so please stock up on drinks and essentials near Anabuki Station before heading up.

- Pick-up is available from JR Anabuki Station and Wakimachi Bus Stop — just let us know when you book.

■ About the stay
No traffic lights. No convenience stores. No noise.
Just mountains, starry skies, and the kind of quiet that genuinely restores you.

Izumi is the rare kind of place that feels like home even when it isn't yours — unhurried, warm, and looked after with real care.

Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.

■ Food (add-on options)
Dinner features Tokushima's beloved soul food — sobagome-jiru, a warming porridge made with buckwheat grains — alongside seasonal vegetables straight from the garden.

In the morning, breakfast is served around the irori (traditional sunken hearth), a setting that's hard to forget.

For groups of 5 or more, a pizza-making experience is also available — choose your own toppings and fire it up yourself.

All meals and experiences require separate add-on booking.
Menu content varies by season.

■ Farm experiences (add-on option)
Head out to the fields and harvest vegetables by hand. Tools are provided free of charge, and rubber boots are available for adults (please bring your own for children).

[Seasonal harvest calendar]
Apr – May: Wild mountain vegetables, bamboo shoots
May: Potatoes, onions, garlic
Jul – Sep: Eggplant, peppers, shishito peppers
Late Aug – mid-Sep: Sudachi citrus
Oct – Nov: Yuzu citrus
Around Oct: Chestnut picking

Note: Crops may vary depending on growing conditions.
Harvest experiences are not available in winter.

■ Pricing
The base rate covers accommodation only (per person).
Please add meals and activities as separate options when booking.

[Children's rates]
Grade 5 and above: Adult pricing applies for both accommodation and meals.
Grade 4 and below: Please select the children's rate option when booking.
Food is not included in children's rates — add the children's meal option separately if needed. If you're unsure how to book for your children, just send us a message with their ages and we'll help.

■ Getting here
The farmhouse sits in a quiet mountain valley — a scenic drive up from the flatlands.

By train: JR Tokushima Line to Anabuki Station (approx. 1 hour from Tokushima City). We'll pick you up — please tell us your arrival time when booking.

By car: Approx. 25 min from Wakimachi IC / 20 min from Anabuki Station / 75 min from Tokushima Airport / 65 min from Takamatsu Airport

By highway bus: Buses from Osaka and other major cities stop at Wakimachi BS. We'll pick you up there — please let us know in advance.

■ House rules
· Please take care with fire safety when using the barbecue or open fire pit
· Pajamas and toiletries are not provided — please bring your own