- We are Itadakimasu Company
Welcome to Hokkaido!Where Gratitude Meets the Table
We are Itadakimasu Company
What is “Itadakimasu” ?
“Itadakimasu” is a deeply rooted Japanese expression that conveys appreciation
for the lives of food and the efforts of all producers.
We aim to promote this spirit by providing opportunities to experience the beauty of farm fields.
Based in Tokachi, Hokkaido
Tokachi is …
Located in the eastern part of Hokkaido, Japan!
Food self-sufficiency is more than 1,000%!!
( Japan’s national average is only 38% )
What we do
Tourism
We provide variety of programs to maximize your experience in Hokkaido !
Enjoy and immerse yourself in Hokkaido’s splendid fields with our original experiences!
FARM TOUR
Lunch Tour
- Capacity: 4-40 people
- Season: June to September
- Location: Memuro Town
- Price: 8,800yen
- Duration: 11:00am-1:00pm(2h)
- Reservation: 1week in advance
Snack Tour
- Capacity: 4-40 people
- Season: June to September
- Location: Memuro Town
- Price: 5,500yen
- Duration: 11:00am-12:30am/2:30pm-4:00pm
- Reservation: 1week in advance
Examples
Potato & Wheat Tour
You can see beautiful flowers of potato and a golden field of wheat!
Corn Tour
Our staff will cook corns that you just picked by yourself! They must taste much more delicious!
Grade-Up Tour
We provide premium meals using local ingredients in a private site in the farm.
* Programs vary depending on the season
Seasonal Vegetable
LOCAL COOKING
Contents
- Season: All Year
- Location: Local housings/places in Tokachi are
- Experience Fee: 11,200yen(including food costs)/per person
- Interpretation Fee: 22,000yen/per group
Examples
Sushi & Potato Dumpling Making Class
Miso Making Class
Tofu Making Class
Online Tour
Professional tour guides will guide you around a beautiful farm through live video!
For those
in Japanese agriculture
visit farm in person
You can explore and feel the seasonal farm even in your house or office. If you are worried about online tour, Don’t worry!
We have a dedicated guide to assist you!
Contents
- Capacity: Up to 80 accounts(flexible)
- Location: Anywhere having the Internet connection(home etc…)
- Duration: 60 min (Tour)+30 min (meetup)
- Price: 110,000yen/per group(Generally)
- Reservation: 1 month in advance
Food Education
We provide opportunities to foster appreciation for the lives of food among children.
We provide food education programs with partner companies to offer food education programs for elementary school children.
Our goal is to foster an appreciation for food by sharing the passion of producers and helping children visualize the journey from farm to table.
Examples
Farm Clubs
By using local products, we hold classes and events that teach not only agriculture as food production but also agriculture as an industry.
- The Journey from Farm to Snacks
- A Secret of Wheats
- Discovering Secrets of Beets
Farm to Sugar Programs
This program is in collaboration with the Japan Beet Sugar Association.
We suggest 6 programs to deepen the understanding of Sugar beets.
- Comparing Different Types of Sugar
- Sugar as an Ingredience
- History of Sugar
Farm to Breads Programs
This program is also in collaboration with the Tokachi District Rice and Wheat Improvement Association.
Students learn about wheat and bread.
- Learning About Tokachi’s Land Farming
- Observing Real Wheats
- Pure Wheats to Breads!
Business Inspection
We are welcome to coordinate your own business inspection in Tokachi area.
“Inspect Agriculture in Tokachi” Plan
half day – 2 days
Available for few people
visiting couple farmers
For Examples
- Tour the latest agricultural machinery
- Opportunities for producers to interact with each other
- Visiting farms engaged in exchange programs and learning about private lodging and sauna facilities
- Tour and tasting of award-winning cheese
“Enjoy Tokachi” Plan
1-3 days
Available for 20-100 people
For Examples
- Recreation and dinner to deepen exchanges with producers
- Tour of the farm where Pal System products are produced
- Tokachi local gourmet experience: making pork bowl
- A farm guide will accompany you as a bus guide for three days.
“Inspect Itadakimasu Compnay” Plan
half day – 2 days
Available for 2-40 people
(Flexible)
For Examples
- You can attend to the “Farm Picnic”. Then, we’ll take time to explain the overview of Itadakimasu company and farm guide.
School Trip
In Japan, it is common for schools to have a school trip for senior year students.
Agrimpic(Agriculture x Olympic)
In this program, students will play sports using agricultural elements! Through this event, students can develop leadership and initiative while gaining a deeper appreciation for agriculture.
- Capacity: For 20-300 people (flexible)
- Duration: 2-3h 30m
- Venue: Both inside and outside available
Achievement
- 2023: 12 schools
- 2024: 12 schools
Examples of the program
- Making Butter
- Agricultural Quiz
- Carrying Potatos etc…
Optional Course Plan
We offer customized plans based on each school’s requests!
All of programs are connected to the Tokachi region!
- Capacity: 2-8 groups (60-320 people)
- Duration: 90-120 min
- Season: May-Nov
- Venue: Tokachi
Examples of the program
- Harvesting Potatos
- Interacting with Houses
- Explore Dairy Farms etc…
If you have any questions or If you want to reserve
Our Team
We work with 16 professional guides to help visitors deepen their understanding of agriculture and the Tokachi area.
CEO Message
By promoting collaboration between agriculture and tourism, we aim to foster exchange between urban and rural areas, encourage food education, and create opportunities for everyone—including women and the elderly—to work with a sense of purpose. Through this initiative, we hope to spread the beautiful Japanese spirit of gratitude expressed in the phrase.
Company Information
| CEO | Fumiko ida |
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| COO | Toshihisa Sakaguchi, Yumi Shiraki |
| Establishment | May 20th,2013 |
| Capital | 6500,000 yen |
| Number of Employees | 10 |
| Headquarter | Tokachi Daiheigen Koryu Center Postal Code: 089-1182 Kisen61-13, Kawanishi Cho, Obihiro, Hokkaido, Japan |
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Awards
| 2013 | Tokachi Business Plan Contest |
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| 2014 | The First Hokkaido Genki Award |
| 2015 | The Third Tokachi Career Design Award |
| 2018 | The Fourth Japan Tourism Award (Japan Tourism Agency) |
| 2018 | The Fifth Discover the Treasures of Rural Areas Award (Ministry of Agricluture) |
| 2025 | Hokkaido Industry Contribution Award (Hokkaido Goverment) |
