Private farm-to-table experience · Hyogo
Wagyu Beef Farm VIP Tour
Enter a celebrated Wagyu farm normally closed to the public, discover the craft behind authentic Japanese beef, and complete the experience with premium Kobe and A5 Wagyu dining.
Beyond a restaurant meal
Meet the heritage behind Kobe Beef.
Located in the mountain landscape of Hyogo Prefecture, this private experience connects the farm, the people, and the precision that produce Japan’s most celebrated beef. It is educational, personal, and designed for travelers seeking access that an ordinary day tour cannot provide.
Working Wagyu farmNormally closed to the publicAbout 3 hoursFarm and meal, plus transfersPrivate experiencePlanned for your party
Inside the Wagyu experience
Key Highlights
- Rare behind-the-scenes access to a real, fully operational Wagyu cattle farm in Hyogo Prefecture.
- The entire experience is conducted in English, so guests receive detailed, firsthand information without an interpreter.
- Visit one of Hyogo Prefecture’s leading Wagyu farms, among the largest in scale and recognized for quality.
- Enjoy a true farm-to-table experience: the farm’s own restaurant serves premium Kobe Beef and A5 Wagyu after the visit.
- Explore Wagyu history, farming practices, cattle raising, grading, and quality, with comparisons to other farms and production methods.
- Gain an immersive, 360-degree understanding of Wagyu, from how cattle are raised to how the finished beef is prepared and enjoyed.
- Ask questions throughout the experience and explore your specific interests in depth.
- Receive a guided meat presentation at the restaurant covering the cuts, characteristics, and qualities of the beef before dining.
From farm to table
Full Tour Description
Discover the world of Japanese Wagyu through a rare behind-the-scenes visit to a fully operational cattle farm in Hyogo Prefecture, followed by a premium farm-to-table dining experience.
This tour gives guests direct access to the environment in which premium Wagyu cattle are raised. Conducted entirely in English, the farm visit offers an in-depth introduction to Wagyu farming, including its history and culture, cattle-raising practices, quality standards, and the factors that produce some of Japan’s most highly regarded beef.
Guests also learn how farming practices and approaches compare across the Wagyu industry, providing a broader perspective beyond a single farm. Questions are encouraged throughout, making the tour both interactive and educational.
After the farm visit, the experience continues at the farm’s own restaurant. Before dining, guests receive an introduction to Wagyu beef, including an explanation of the meat being served and its characteristics. The meal features a generous 180g serving of Kobe Beef and A5 Wagyu, accompanied by Wagyu sushi, rice, salad, a beverage, dessert, and tea or coffee.
The Wagyu is prepared yakiniku-style: the guide first cooks and presents the meat, then guests continue grilling and enjoying the beef themselves.
Combining exclusive farm access, education, and premium dining, this tour goes beyond tasting Wagyu and reveals the full journey from farm to table.
Award-winning standards
A farm recognized among Japan’s best.
The farm’s honors reflect its standards of care, bloodline management, quality, and craftsmanship.
Your private day
From pickup to the final bite.
The sequence is simple and relaxed. Exact pickup time and routing are confirmed around your location, date, and party size.
Private pickup
Meet your English-speaking driver at the cruise port, station, or hotel selected for your party.
Guided farm visit
Spend about 60 minutes inside a working, award-winning Wagyu farm normally closed to the public.
Grading & traceability
Learn about Tajima bloodlines, animal care, feeding, marbling, A5 grading, and Japan’s traceability system.
Kobe & A5 Wagyu meal
Continue to the farm’s own restaurant for an approximately 90-minute premium Wagyu dining experience.
Comfortable return
Relax on the private transfer back to your ship, station, or hotel—or arrange a different drop-off city.
The tasting experience
From Barn to Bite: The Ultimate Behind-the-Scenes Adventure
Kobe Beef and A5 Wagyu at the farm’s own restaurant
After the farm visit, enjoy a generous 180g serving of Kobe Beef and A5 Wagyu at the farm’s own restaurant.
Before dining, your guide presents the meat and explains its cuts, characteristics, and qualities. The meal is prepared yakiniku-style: your guide first cooks and presents the beef, then you continue grilling and enjoying it yourself.
180g serving of Kobe Beef and A5 WagyuWagyu sushiSteamed rice and saladOne beverage and dessertChoice of tea or coffee
Additional premium meats, beverages, and appetizers are available for à la carte ordering at the table.
Guided Yakiniku Experience
Let the Wagyu speak for itself.
Learn how the finished beef is prepared and enjoyed, with a guided introduction at the grill and time to savor each cut at your own pace.
Kid’s Meal: Wagyu Hamburg, Sukiyaki, or Beef Stew. Each set also includes rice, fresh salad, tsukemono (Japanese pickles), and miso soup.
VIP tour prices
More guests, a lower per-person rate.
Adult pricing is per person and based on the total number of adults in your private party. Children’s rates are listed by age and meal choice.
AdultPer person
Single guest$699 pp
Group of 2$599 pp
Group of 3$569 pp
Group of 4$529 pp
Group of 5$499 pp
Group of 6$469 pp
Group of 7$429 pp
Group of 8$399 pp
ChildBy age & meal
Under 3$0
Ages 3–5$99
Ages 5–12 · kid’s meal$199
Ages 5–12 · adult meal$299
Kid’s meal choices include Wagyu Hamburg, Sukiyaki, or Beef Stew with sides.
Tell us your preferred date, party size, pickup point, and any children’s meal choices.
Request this tourDoor-to-door planning
Pickup where your Japan day begins.
Travel time varies by pickup point and traffic. Operating days and available farm times are confirmed before booking.
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