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Go Green- Traditional Farming & Sustainable Living

Mount Fuji (Shimizu), Japan

Go Green- Traditional Farming & Sustainable Living

DETAILS

  • 51/4
    hrs Estimate Duration

See how the clear mountain spring water that originates on Mt. Fuji is used for rainbow trout farming and to grow wasabi. After about 50 years of underground filtering, the water emerges in natural springs or is extracted to supply the people of the Shizuoka Prefecture with water of extraordinary quality. The area supports more rainbow trout farms than anywhere else in Japan, one of which you will visit. It will be an enlightening experience as you will discover how these beautifully colored fish are cultivated in great numbers. The majority of the wasabi consumed in Japan also comes from the prefecture. After observing how it is grown, you will sample a rice ball that contains freshly ground wasabi and rainbow trout. Few foods are so emblematic of the area and the obsession with the pure water from Mt. Fuji. At Jimba Waterfall, you will watch that water gently cascade into a pool below.


HIGHLIGHTS
• Gain insight into how rainbow trout are farmed in water that originates on Mt. Fuji.
• Visit a farm that relies on that same pure water to grow wasabi or Japanese horseradish.
• Sample a traditional rice ball made with wasabi and rainbow trout.
• Behold the beauty of Jimba Waterfall, whose water comes from Mt. Fuji.


HELPFUL HINTS
• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.


Need to Know:

Note: This tour includes approximately 2 1/2 hours of walking over flat, graveled and cobblestone surfaces. Therefore, it is not recommended for guests who utilize a wheelchair. Those guests with mobility concerns are cautioned to evaluate their personal level of ability and stamina. Casual, weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable, flat walking shoes are suggested. The tour sequence may vary.

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Tours with this activity level involve a considerable amount of physical activity such as substantial walking over cobblestone streets, uneven or steep terrain, climbing stairs, or extended periods of standing. Not recommended for guests with physical limitations. Comfortable, sturdy shoes are recommended.
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