[September 27] Rice Harvest Event at Ketto in Yuto

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Summary

Rice Harvesting Experience at Ketto in Yuto

This is an autumn harvest event where we’ll cut the rice that has been growing in Ketto, Yuto, since spring. As part of our efforts to preserve these beautiful The Rice Fields, we invite you to come and experience the joy of harvesting with your own hands.

Date & Time｜September 27, 2026 (Sun) 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Fees｜
Participation Fee: Adults 2,000 yen, Elementary School Students 1,000 yen (lunch not included)
Lunch Fee: Adults 1,200 yen, Children under 6years old 600 yen
Rubber Boot Rental: 500 yen per pair
*Free for members of the “Ketto Stone-Wall Rice Paddy Conservation Project.” We are currently accepting new members.

Venue｜
Reception Location: Katakuri House
Rice Harvesting Experience: Ketto Stone-Wall Rice Paddy *A 15-minute walk from Katakuri House.

Registration Deadline｜September 26 (Sat) at 5:00 PM
Capacity｜20 people

*Please note that the event may be canceled in case of inclement weather. We appreciate your understanding.

Application Form

What Is the “Ketto Ishigakida Conservation Project”?

Schedule for the Day of the Event

10:00–10:15　Reception, changing clothes, etc.
10:15–10:30　Orientation, moving to the next location
10:30–11:45　Farm work
12:00–13:00　Return to Katakuri House for lunch
1:00–2:30 p.m. Continued farm work
2:30–3:00 p.m. Change clothes and wrap up

[Katakuri House] Accommodation Plans

We also offer a package that includes a one-night stay at Katakuri House the night before your rice harvesting experience. *Even if you have already made a reservation for an accommodation package, please fill out the rice harvesting experience registration form.

Registration Deadline | September 23 (Wed)

Reservation

Akiyamago Ketto Onsen “Katakuri House”

Photo by Nakamura Osamu

“Katakuri House” in Ketto Onsen is located in the village where the stone-walled rice paddies used for this rice-harvesting experience are situated. Situated in the remote Akiyamago region—which straddles Niigata Prefecture and Nagano Prefecture and can sometimes become isolated due to heavy snowfall in winter—this inn was converted from an elementary school that had long served the local children.

"Katakuri House" Details

Staff at “Katakuri House”

Photo by Kanemoto Rintaro

Booking On-line

Summary

Date and time	Sunday, September 27, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Venue	Reception Location: Katakuri House (450-1 Ketto, Tsunan town, Naka-Uonuma-gun, Niigata Prefecture 949-8316) Rice Harvesting Experience: Ishigaki Rice Fields in Ketto *15-minute walk from Katakuri House
Admission	Participation Fee: 2,000 yen for adults, 1,000 yen for elementary school students (lunch and rubber boot rental not included) *Free for members of the “Ketto’s Ishigakida” Conservation Project.

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