Kobe Wagyu Farm Tour
Kobe Wagyu Farm Tour · Private journeys

An exceptional taste of Japan.

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Discover Wagyu at its source with a farm visit and a refined dining experience in Hyogo. Private pickup and carefully coordinated arrangements make this a distinctive addition to your time in Japan.

Reserved for your private partyGuided option: English-fluent guidePrivate port pickup & returnCustom timing & considered pace
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A starting point for your private day.

These itineraries are examples. We confirm the route and schedule against your ship’s port call, local opening times, travel conditions, and your interests. Tell us about walking preferences, mobility needs, dining requests, and the experiences you would most like to include.

For fully guided service, request our private vehicle and English-fluent guide arrangement. Driver-only options provide transport and basic orientation; they do not include guided visits inside attractions. Your proposal confirms vehicle capacity, guide availability, fees, meals, and any special arrangements.

Tradition, Terroir, and the Art of Wagyu

Unlock the Secrets of Japan’s Premier Wagyu & Kobe Beef Farm

We are proud to provide our guests with a rare and privileged opportunity to step inside one of Japan’s most esteemed Wagyu farms — a facility that is ordinarily closed to the public. Through our long-standing partnerships, you will enjoy an intimate, behind-the-scenes experience that unveils the remarkable dedication, ethical care, and masterful craftsmanship behind authentic Japanese Wagyu and the world-renowned Kobe Beef.

This distinguished farm has earned some of the highest honors in Japan’s Wagyu industry, including:

Prime Minister’s National Award – Winner

Prefectural Governor Award – Winner

Prefectural Wagyu Beef Competition – Grand Prize

Greater Regional Wagyu Beef Competition – Excellence Award

These prestigious accolades reflect the farm’s unwavering commitment to excellence and its meticulous, humane approach to raising Japan’s finest cattle — a standard rarely witnessed and even more rarely shared with visitors.

You will leave with a profound appreciation for true Wagyu: its origins, its artistry, and the extraordinary level of care that defines Japan’s premium beef.

The Hidden World of Authentic Wagyu & Kobe Beef

What the Tour Includes

● Complimentary Round-Trip Transportation

Enjoy private pickup from your hotel or cruise ship in Kyoto, Osaka, or Kobe by our English-speaking driver. After the tour, relax with a comfortable return transfer to your hotel or ship for a truly seamless experience. The Wagyu farm is located approximately 90 minutes from Kyoto or Osaka. We can also arrange pickup in one city and drop-off in another following the tour for added flexibility.

The entire tour takes about 6 hours (3 hours of round-trip transfer and 3 hours of tour).

● Available Time Slots

(The farm is closed every Thursday and, on the 2nd, and 3rd Wednesday of each month).

10:00 AM (pickup at 8:00 am)

3:45 PM (pickup at 1:30 pm)

● Experience Flow

Meet & Greet - Farm introduction and safety briefing

Farm Tour - 60-80 minutes exploring Wagyu breeding and care facilities

Transfer - 10-minute drive to restaurant

Wagyu Dining - 90-minute farm-to-table meal featuring premium cuts

● Guided Farm Tour in English

Walk through every stage of Wagyu cattle development, from newborn calves to mature cattle with an English-speaking tour guide who is also a Wagyu expert. This rare behind-the-scenes tour covers:

Feeding and conditioning techniques

Bloodline and genetic management

Ethical care and award-winning farm practices

Origins of Wagyu and how Japan’s methods differ from overseas production

● Beef Grading & Traceability Demo

Learn how Japan evaluates and certifies premium beef, including:

A5 grading

Marbling assessment

Traceability systems documenting lineage and farm history

● Private Wagyu Tasting

End your visit with an exclusive tasting at the farm’s private restaurant—featuring expertly prepared, award-winning A5 Wagyu with unmatched richness and tenderness.

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Beef Tasting Experience Full Menu

A Table-Side Journey Through Japan’s Finest Kobe Beef

Currently, the experience is offered in a curated Oil-Yaki (table-side grilling) style, allowing guests to enjoy the rich flavors of premium A5 Kobe Beef in its purest form.

To elevate the experience beyond a typical meal, guests have the unique option to have the beef personally prepared at the table by your tour guide. While traditional Yakiniku usually requires guests to cook the meat themselves, this guided, table-side cooking service ensures each cut is prepared to perfection. Your tour guide will also assist with cooking throughout the meal, creating a relaxed and seamless dining experience.

As each slice is prepared, your tour guide will share insights into the origin, grading, and characteristics of Kobe beef, turning the meal into an engaging culinary journey—where dining meets education.

Each course includes authentic A5 Kobe Beef, thoughtfully paired with other premium Wagyu cuts to create a well-balanced and satisfying dining experience. At U.S. retail, A5 Kobe Beef alone typically ranges from $250–$380+, depending on authenticity and cut quality—making this a rare opportunity to experience it in Japan at the source, prepared in its ideal setting.

While portion sizes may vary slightly by day to ensure optimal quality and balance, the experience is carefully curated to provide a rich, fulfilling introduction to top-grade Wagyu, where quality takes precedence over quantity.

All meals are served with:

A selection of appetizer

Steamed rice

Miso soup

Dessert

One beverage

Choice of tea or coffee

Additional premium meats, beverages, and appetizers are available for à la carte ordering at the table.

Oil-Yaki Course

A refined Japanese grilling method where thinly sliced beef is lightly seared on an oiled iron plate to enhance its natural flavor. This minimalist approach highlights the purity, tenderness, and quality of the meat, using only subtle seasoning to let the Wagyu speak for itself.

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

Adult

$799 pp (single) $599 pp (group of 2)

$569 pp (group of 3)

$529 pp (group of 4)

$499 pp (group of 5)

$469 pp (group of 6)

$429 pp (group of 7)

$399 pp (group of 8)

Child

Under 3: $0

3-5 Years old: $99

5-12 years old with kid's meal: $199

5-12 years old with adult meal: $299

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