Unveil the Mysteries of the Forest: A Special Autumn Treasure Hunt — Wild Mushroom Foraging & Cooking Experience

Guided by the sound of crunching leaves and the deep, rich scents of the autumn forest

🧭 About the Experience

Autumn in Hirosaki is the time when the trees turn into a canvas of beautiful colors and the forest reaches its peak abundance. This experience is a grown-up adventure that will satisfy your intellectual curiosity, inviting you to harvest “forest gems” hidden in the damp soil and dappled sunlight with your own hands.

Deeply integrated into the local landscape, our guide will take you into the mountains to search for wild mushrooms tucked under blankets of fallen leaves or nestled at the base of ancient trees. This is more than just a meal. It is a special day to learn about the deep world of fungi and become one with the cycle of nature.

✨ Highlights

Autumn Fieldwork with a Local Guide. Explore the forests of Hirosaki safely under professional guidance. Learn how to identify edible wild mushrooms among the countless varieties, enjoying an adult treasure hunt that opens your eyes to the fascinating world of fungi.

The Fresh Surprise of Prepping Your Harvest. Bring your freshly harvested mushrooms straight to the accommodation’s kitchen. Learn the specific prep work required for wild mushrooms—such as how to gently brush away soil and clean each variety—experiencing the process of transforming them into high-quality ingredients.

A Rich, Savory Feast: Mushroom Cooking Together. Head to the kitchen to cook together, using wild mushrooms that boast a rich aroma and firm texture incomparable to store-bought ones! Turn your harvest into a flavor-packed hot pot or fragrant grilled dishes, sharing a blissful dinner around the table with fellow travelers and your host to savor the true taste of autumn.

¥15,000