ファーム川のSOBA
Farm by a river in rural Kyoto
こんにちわ
Welcome to Farm Riverside
ABOUT FARM RIVERSIDE
ファーム 川のsoba, or Farm Riverside, is a 1 acre organic family farm in Fukuchiyama, established in 2012. We pride ourselves on using organic methods to grow produce for our local customers, making sure they get only the most delicious and nutritious produce.
Our produce varies according to the season. In the summer, you can expect tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini, eggplant, and pima. We’re always on the lookout for new produce and sustainable growing methods.
MEET THE FARMER
TAADAKI MATSUO
Matsuo moved to Fukuchiyama in 2012 to found Farm Riverside. He grew up on his family's farm and worked in other industries before returning to his calling. His hobbies include Aikido (shodan) and homemade sake.
SEE OUR FARM
WWOOFER ACTIVITIES
Experience life on a Japanese farm
Since joining WWOOF Japan in 2017, we have hosted many WWOOFers from around the globe. WWOOFers do various activities depending on the season. Some of them include:
- Planting crops
- Harvesting
- Gardening
- Preparing the field
- Helping in the kitchen
- Building fences (to protect from the boar!)
- Constructing the WWOOFer residence
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Learn about Japanese culture through activities off the farm.
AIKIDO
Aikido is a fighting sport that uses the opponent's power.
MAKE SOBA
Make and eat your own soba (buckwheat) noodles.
ORIGAMI
Fold origami (traditional papercraft) in different shapes.
MAKE CHOPSTICKS
Craft your own bamboo chopsticks.
LOCATION
We are in Fukuchiyama in Kyoto. The closest station is Fukuchiyama Station (about 1.5 hours from Kyoto Station on the Limited Express train).
