【Mafune Farms】Enjoy coffee-compost vegetables, glamping in a Mongolian ger!

Date(s): July 27 (Sat.)

Mafune Farms in Aizu-Misato Town dates back 14 generations. The youngest of the Mafune farming family, Shigetaka Mafune, uses compost made from coffee grounds. A real coffee-nut, Mafune utilizes coffee grounds that would otherwise be thrown away, aiming for a circular agricultural practice with the brand Coffee Vege. A fresh cup of coffee to accompany the view of Aizu-Misato’s gorgeous landscape is a one-of-a-kind experience. Chef Inoue (Hashiyada Shoten) – who was full of surprises during his last FoodCamp – will take care of the lunch. The location for this edition is very special indeed: the Mongolian ger-tents at Seseragi Park camp site in Aizu-Misato. Equipped with air-conditioning, this will be an extraordinary glamping-style edition of FoodCamp!

 

Mafune Farms (about coffee-compost)
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Hashiyada Shoten https://hashiyada-shoten.jp/

Highlights

Cast

- Mafune Farms Shigetaka MAFUNE
Mafune Farms in Aizu-Misato Town dates back 14 generations. The youngest of the farming family, Shigetaka Mafune, uses compost made from coffee grounds. A real coffee-nut, Mafune uses coffee grounds that would otherwise be thrown away, aiming for a circular agricultural practice with Coffee Vege.
写真:Shigetaka MAFUNE
Hashiyada Shoten - Chef Koji INOUE
Hailing from Kitakata City, chef Inoue gained a national certification for specializing in Western cuisine, focusing on French. Having worked as the saucier at a hotel (one of the most prominent culinary roles). His collaboration with a young farmer Mafune is set to show some magnificent results!
写真:Koji INOUE

Tour details

Date(s)
July 27 (Sat.)
Fee
Per person ¥18,700
*same rate applies for children/participants travelling to the venue directly with their own vehicle.
What to wear/bring
・This tour takes place outdoors. In case of clear skies, please prepare a hat or cap to protect you from the sunlight.
・Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing.
Conditions of Participation
Participation open to everyone over elementary school-age, and able to participate on their own (no need for accompaniment by a care helper, or with permission from a doctor). Same price for adults and children.
Operating Company
Koriyama Kanko Kotsu K.K.
Tour Operator
Magonote Travel's own staff will accompany the tour.
Payment Method
Please refer to "How To Apply" for more information.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is required for all tours, in case of accidents and emergencies. The insurance fee is included in the price. For this reason, we need to ask for your date of birth.
Cancellation Fee
The following cancellation fees will be charged for tours with lodging and tickets: 20 to 8 days in advance: 20%, 7 to 2 days in advance: 30%, the day before the tour: 40%, on the scheduled date before the tour starts: 50%, no-show without notice: 100%.
For one-day tours, the following fees will be charged retroactively from the day before the start of the tour: 10 to 8 days in advance: 20%, 7 to 2 days in advance: 30%, 1 day in advance: 40%, on the scheduled date before the tour starts: 50%, no-show without notice: 100%.
In case of bad weather
The tour will not be cancelled in case of bad weather. However, in case the tour has to be cancelled due to a natural disaster, you will be informed one day before the tour. In this case, you will receive a full refund.
Minimum number of participants
If there are fewer than 15 participants the tour will be cancelled. In such case we will inform you at least 4 days in advance.
Terms and Conditions of Travel
Please visit the ‘Terms and Conditions of Travel'-page.

Location

How to apply

  1. Applications for the tour

    Please submit information (including the tour you wish to join, tour date, your full name, address, date of birth, participant phone number), and apply via fax or online.Payment may be made by credit card from our website or by bank transfer.

    Apply via fax

    FAX
    024-945-1324

    Apply online

    Please click on the “Tour sign up” button at the bottom of the tour page.

  2. Delivery of guidebook

    A guidebook will be sent by email within few days.

  3. Payment confirmation

    Your booking will be confirmed when payment for the tour has been received. Please pay within 15 days of application.

  4. Final confirmation

    The tour conductor will email you on the day prior to the tour and provide information regarding taxi pick-up times.

  5. Tour day

    A taxi will go to your house or Koriyama Station. In addition, the conductor will provide you with a guidebook (guide leaflet for the day).

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