"The Great Sea and Food Cycle of Tachibana Bay," a one-day program that allows you to fully enjoy the blessings nurtured by the sea and land of Tachibana Bay, is now available on our website.

This program, themed around the "food cycle" woven by volcanoes and the sea, offers a special day to experience the unique nature and lifestyle of Tachibana Bay with all your senses. From a sea experience where you can witness fishermen's skills up close, to harvesting the rare "Dejima" potato grown in volcanic ash soil, and a culinary moment where treasures of the sea and land are given the finishing touch with volcanic steam.

In the morning, guests will board the fishing boats of fishing company "Tenyomaru" and head to Tachibana Bay. They'll be able to observe octopus trap fishing and sardine and mackerel fishing up close, experiencing firsthand the fishermen's dedication to the sea. The fish brought in from the sea are immediately prepared as sashimi. This is a precious experience where you can taste the the richness of the at its freshest, a delicacy known only to fishermen.

In the afternoon, guests will head to the fields in Minami-Kushiyama to harvest the rare "Dejima" potatoes. Grown slowly in volcanic ash soil, Dejima potatoes are exceptional, boasting a fluffy texture and the natural sweetness of potatoes. Harvesting them on your own allows the guests to feel a deeper connection to the land's processes and the background of our food.

And to conclude the day, there's a special culinary experience where the treasures of the sea and land is cooked using volcanic steam. The fish caught in the morning, the dejima harvested in the afternoon—all are cooked to perfection with steam, bringing out the full flavor of the ingredients. It's a time to experience firsthand the "food cycle" that connects the sea to the fields and then to the dinner table.

Immerse yourself in the food and lifestyle nurtured by volcanoes and the sea, and the stories behind them—experience a day connected to Tachibana Bay that you can only find here.