{"id":317669,"date":"2018-06-22T19:32:15","date_gmt":"2018-06-22T11:32:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/farmstay-experiences-in-japan-317669.html"},"modified":"2018-06-25T10:45:58","modified_gmt":"2018-06-25T02:45:58","slug":"best-farmstay-experiences-in-japan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/th\/travel-th\/now-or-never-th\/destinations-th\/best-farmstay-experiences-in-japan-317669.html","title":{"rendered":"6 Places to have an unforgettable farmstay experience in Japan"},"content":{"rendered":"  <p>Planning a getaway to Japan and want to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/travel\/destination-accomplished\/asia\/cities-japan-travel-guide-246601.html#item=1\">avoid all the loud touristy places<\/a>? Or have you already been there multiple times and want to try something new?<\/p> <p>Farmstay, a segment of \u201c<a href=\"http:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/travel\/destination-accomplished\/go-green-bali-57147.html#item=1\">green tourism<\/a>\u201d currently booming within and outside of Japan, is an opportunity to walk the unbeaten path and to truly immerse yourself in the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/health\/natural-healing\/si-vivait-presque-les-japonais-46530.html\">beautiful nature rural Japan has to offer<\/a>. From tatami-making to open charcoal fire cooking, these programs also offer activities that even a native Japanese wouldn\u2019t be able to experience on a day to day basis.<\/p> <p>Scattered around different regions of Japan, here are six farmstay programs that will allow you to have the true traditional rural Japanese experience. 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