Sanja Village Autumn Harvest Experience: Participants Wanted

Autumn Harvest Festival at Sanja Village

The sweet potatoes planted in June at "Sanja Village," operated by Asakusa Shrine in Tomisato, Chiba Prefecture, are now ready for harvest. To mark the occasion, we are recruiting participants for an autumn harvest experience. Participants can take home a portion of the harvested vegetables.

This is a chance to give thanks for nature's bounty and enjoy getting your hands in the soil.

Event Details

• Date & Time: Sunday, October 25, Reiwa 8 (2026). Meet at the Asakusa Shrine office at 9:00 a.m. for departure; disbanding at around 6:00 p.m.
• Venue: Fields in Takamatsu, Tomisato, Chiba Prefecture
• Eligibility: Elementary school to high school students (parents and preschool-aged siblings of participating students may also accompany)
• Capacity: 15 participants
• Fee: 2,000 yen (includes lunch, bus fare, public bathhouse fee, and insurance)
• What to wear: A hat, and long sleeves and long pants that can get dirty
• What to bring: Towel for wiping sweat, change of clothes, bath towel

How to Apply & Notes

Applications are accepted at the Asakusa Shrine office and will close as soon as capacity is reached. The event may be cancelled depending on social conditions. As we will stop at a public bathhouse on the way back, please be sure to bring a change of clothes and towels.