Kobayashi Farm’s Satoyama Experience & Tennis Exchange

Play tennis with the tomato farmers at “Kobayashi Farm”! This unique, all-inclusive package also includes a harvest experience and a stroll through the satoyama. (Lunch, wine tasting, and food sampling included.)

Spend a memorable day at Kobayashi Farm, home of the wildly popular “Tomato Juice” made from organic, fully ripened tomatoes grown right here in Fukuchiyama!
First, head to Sandanike Park to work up a sweat playing tennis with Shinsuke Kobayashi, a former national hard-court tennis champion. Mr. Kobayashi himself will kindly coach you, so even if you’ve never played tennis before, you’ll be able to enjoy it right away.
After your tennis session, head over to Kobayashi Farm to enjoy a delivered lunch from “Bistro Q,” a popular local Western-style restaurant, while surrounded by nature. After lunch, take a leisurely stroll through the rural hillsides with Kobayashi Farm’s adorable goats and dogs. You’ll also get to tour the rice paddies and tomato greenhouses, and try your hand at harvesting. To wrap up the day, we’ll have a tasting of seasonal vegetables waiting for you.

Reservations & Registration

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Cancellation Policy: 14–3 days prior: 50% of the reservation fee
2 days prior through the day of: 100% of the reservation fee

Basic Information

Season: June–July, October–March
Closed Days & Excluded Dates: In the event of snowfall, the tennis courts may be unavailable.
Meeting Time & Hours of Operation: Meeting time: 10:00
Schedule: 10:00 Meet at the tennis courts in Sandanike Park; tennis exchange—12:30 Move to Kobayashi Farm for a delivered lunch from Bistro Q—13:30 Take a stroll through the satoyama, enjoy harvesting activities, and sample tomato juice—14:30 Activities conclude; event ends
Duration: About 2 hours and 30 minutes
Group Size: Minimum 2 people – Maximum 8 people
Participation Restrictions: Elementary school students and older
Meals: Available
Language Support: Staff: Japanese,English
Notes: Clothing and Items to Bring: Comfortable clothing that allows for easy movement and walking. Tennis racket, balls, and shoes.
*Rackets and balls are also available for rent; please inquire when making your reservation.
If you need transportation, please contact us separately. Items to Bring

Pricing

List Price: 2–3 people: 8,000 yen per person
4–8 people: 7,0000 yen per person
Elementary school students receive a 1,500 yen discount
*Accompanying adults are also required to pay the activity fee.
Included in Price: Lunch expenses
Not Included in Price: Personal Expenses

Access & Meeting Place

Meeting Place & Ticket Pickup Location: The Tennis Courts at Sandanike Park
377-1 Inozaki, Fukuchiyama City
Parking Information: Sandanike Park Parking Lot (Free)

Operator Information

Operator Name: Third Place Tourism Council
Address: 1-15 Suehiro-cho, Fukuchiyama City
Official Website: https://www.kitairo.jp/experience/event20/

Area & City/Town Introduction (Fukuchiyama City)

Fukuchiyama City is located roughly in the center of northern Kyoto Prefecture and developed as the castle town of Fukuchiyama Castle, which was built by Akechi Mitsuhide. Visitors can enjoy both history and nature here, including the legend of the ogre of Oeyama and the scenic views along the Yura River.

Fukuchiyama City Official Website