The host families
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The host families
All our farm stay host families are waiting to warmly welcome you as part of their family.
Let us introducing to you those host families who are key to the success of Kagoshima’s farm stay program.
Ichikikushikino City
Sakimori and Yoko Matsushita
“We look forward to welcoming you in Kanmuridake, where nature is beautiful all year-round.”
Ichikikushikino City
Keiko and Akinobu Birō (with Gurin!)
“Experience the beauty of the sea to it’s fullest. Let’s have lots of fun conversations!”
Ichikikushikino City
Masahiro and Sadako Shinmura
“Potatoes grown in Hashima, Ichikikushikino City are absolutely delicious!”
Ichikikushikino City
Terumi and Kikuo Miya
“Please enjoy the relaxing time of Ichikikushikino City.!”
Ichikikushikino City
Yumiko Koba
“Have a unique strawberry farm experience by making your own delicious homemade strawberry jam.”
Minamikyushu City
Tomoko and Isao Iwashita
“Let’s spend a blissful time together while watching the sun set on the horizon.”
Minamikyushu City
Sanae and Takanori Fukuda
“Deep, at the foothill of Ushirodake, you will lose track of time in the fantastic world where tea gardens and terraced fields disappear into the dancing mist.”
Minamikyushu City
Etsuko and Shigemitsu Morizono
“Come play in the shade of our garden’s big tree and make, in our tree-filled city oasis, travel memories you will forever treasure.”
Kagoshima City
Hisanobu Uchikoba
“We run a guesthouse in the Kiire area of Kagoshima City. We offer the chance to experience harvest and try your hand at cooking local dishes using the bounty of the sea and mountains from around the Kiire region.”
Kagoshima City
Kunihiro and Ryoko Oozono
“We operate “Yoshida Jiyu no Mori”, where you can experience nature of the Yoshida area of Kagoshima City. You will be able to explore the forest, have fun on our playground, do crafts, try your hand at farming, and make brick oven-baked pizza.”
Makurazaki City
Miyoji Yamasaki
“We grow various vegetables in Kagoshima, where we have been doing farm stays for over 20 years. In addition to farming, you can also experience making seared bonito, something is unique to Makurazaki City.”
Hioki City
Kazuyuki Nishizono
“I’m a farmer who grows many vegetables, such as sweet potatoes and tomatoes. I am also the person in charge of organizing the host families of Hioki City.”
Minamisatsuma City
Yuichi Higashi
“Let’s enjoy making ceramics, baking pizza and doing farm work together, while enjoying the beauty of the four seasons.”
Satsumasendai City
Yoshiteru Terada
“Satsumasendai City is a town famous for its fruits, its hot springs, and nature steeped in history. We also have wood-fired pizza oven at home, as well as a variety of other experiences available throughout the year.”
Satsumasendai City
Osamu Nakakoba
“We grow Aigamo rice and other organic vegetables. Our cute pet dog and cat are waiting to meet you.”
Satsumasendai City
Yoriko Matsuwaka,
Sachiko Koyama,
Michiharu Koyama
Kaoru Matsuwaka
“We grow vegetables and cultivate flowers in a village where you can enjoy blooms and greenery all year long. You can enjoy everything from swimming in the river to eating nagashi somen.”
※ Nagashi somen are noodles that are presented flowing in cold water, down in a bamboo slide and which you eat by picking them with chopsticks.