Authentic Rural Japan Farmstay in Tokushima Nakajima

Some mornings, you wake up to find the valley below you completely covered in clouds.
That's what it's like to stay at Nakajima Farm Stay — a family-run guesthouse perched 600 meters up in the mountains of Mima, Tokushima. This is part of a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS) region, and staying here means becoming part of that living tradition, even if just for a night.

■ Please read before booking
We have a resident dog at the farm (please let us know if you have pet allergies). Pajamas are not provided — please bring your own sleepwear or a change of clothes. We offer pick-up from JR Anabuki Station and Wakimachi Bus Stop (advance notice required).

■ About the stay
There are no convenience stores up here. No traffic lights. No noise.
What there is: mountain air so fresh it almost surprises you, a veranda to sit and watch the hills, and at night, a sky full of stars and the sound of insects. It's the kind of quiet that's hard to find anywhere else.

Nakajima Farm Stay opened in 2018, born from a simple wish — to share the beauty of Mima with more people. Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.

■ Farm experiences
Step into the fields and harvest vegetables with your own hands. It's simple, but it changes the way you think about food. 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

Our hosts are happy to connect you with local community members, too — just ask.

■ Meals (2 meals included)
Dinner is a spread of local home cooking that reflects the mountain seasons — handmade pickles, fresh vegetables, and dishes you simply won't find in the city. Guests often say there's almost too much food (in the best possible way). Menus change with the season.

Breakfast is a warm, home-cooked meal to start your day right.

[Note on children's meals]
Children requiring meals are charged the same as adults regardless of age — please include them in the adult headcount when booking. Infants not requiring meals stay free.

■ Getting here
The farm is reached by a winding mountain road through the forest — consider it the beginning of the experience. We recommend arriving before dark.

By train: Take the JR Tokushima Line to Anabuki Station (approx. 1 hour from Tokushima). We'll meet you at the station — please let us know your arrival time in advance.

By car: Approx. 30 min from Anabuki Station / Approx. 90 min from Tokushima Airport ／ 60-70 min from Takamatsu Airport

[Nearby attractions]
· Udatsu townscape (Wakimachi): A preserved merchant district from the era of the indigo trade
· Wakimachi Theater Odeon-za: A vintage popular theater (9:00–16:30, closed Tue, ¥300)
· Anabuki River: One of the cleanest rivers in Shikoku

■ House rules
· No open flames indoors
· Smoking is permitted outdoors only