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Experience Rural Homestay in Izumi （農家民泊（出水市））

Enjoy farming and homemade dishes in the Japanese countryside

Hokusatsu Area Hands-on Experience Farmstay Culture

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1. 　Experience a real, working farm in rural Japan
2. 　 Feel part of a Japanese family
3. 　 Indulge in delicious farm-to-fork cuisine

Discover the warmth of rural Japan through an unforgettable homestay experience in Izumi, Kagoshima. Surrounded by fertile farmland, peaceful countryside and rich cultural heritage, Izumi offers visitors a unique opportunity to experience everyday life with local host families. Spend two days and one night enjoying authentic Japanese hospitality, delicious home-cooked meals, and hands-on cultural experiences that can only be found in the countryside. Whether you are harvesting seasonal vegetables, making traditional local dishes, or simply sharing stories around the dinner table, every moment offers a deeper connection with the people, culture and traditions of rural Japan.

Why You'll Love It
Experience Authentic Rural Life
Stay with welcoming local host families and discover the everyday lifestyle of the Japanese countryside.
Feel Like Part of the Family
Enjoy warm hospitality, meaningful conversations, and memorable moments with your host family.
Discover Local Food and Culture
Take part in seasonal activities and cultural experiences while enjoying fresh local cuisine prepared with regional ingredients.

Your Homestay Experience
Day 1 – Meet Your Host Family
Your adventure begins when you meet your host family and travel together to their home.
Each host family offers a unique experience based on their lifestyle and local traditions. Depending on your host, you may enjoy seasonal farm work and harvesting, or participate in cultural activities such as preparing traditional local dishes or making your own chopsticks.
In the evening, enjoy a home-cooked dinner featuring fresh local ingredients. Some host families may also invite you to help prepare the meal together, providing an opportunity to learn more about Japanese home cooking.
After dinner, relax with your hosts, enjoy conversation, experience traditional Japanese games, or simply admire the peaceful countryside under a star-filled sky.

Day 2 – Explore More of Izumi
After breakfast, your host family will take you back to Izumi Station, where the Rural Homestay program concludes.
If you would like to discover more of Izumi, a variety of optional experiences can be arranged in advance.
Visit local attractions, tour a traditional shochu distillery, or explore the historic Izumi-Fumoto Samurai District.
Advance reservations are available for cultural experiences including:

Kimono dressing

Samurai armor dressing

A traditional ox-drawn cart ride

During the winter season (approximately November to February), you can also visit the famous crane wintering grounds, where more than 10,000 migratory cranes gather each year, creating one of Japan's most spectacular wildlife experiences.

Access
Your Rural Homestay begins and ends at Izumi Station, making it easy to access from major cities in Kyushu by the Kyushu Shinkansen.

Ready to Experience Rural Japan?
Step away from the crowds and discover the authentic charm of rural Japan.
Whether you are travelling alone, with friends, or as part of a family or educational group, Izumi's Rural Homestay offers unforgettable memories, genuine cultural exchange, and the warm hospitality that makes Japan so special.
Contact us to learn more or book your Rural Homestay experience.

Basic Information

Address	899-0203　鹿児島県出水市上鯖渕715-16
Telephone Number	0996-79-3030
Business Days/ Hours	Business Days Everyday
Fee	Adults:about￥17,000～（For 1 night and 2 meals）
Group size	1 ～ 5 people
Application deadline	3 months to 7 days prior
Directions	The meeting place is at Izumi Station. The host family will pick you up and drop you back at the station.
Website	Contact Form

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