Dairy Farm Tour & Cheese-making Experience in Chiba | EAT! MEET! JAPAN

"Don't cry over spilled milk," they say. But sometimes, you should. Going back four generations, the proud owners of Sudo Farm are behind some of the best dairy products in Kanto. In fact, their creamy delicacies have won the hearts of fans not only in Japan but in Taiwan and mainland China as well.

This experience leads you on a dairy farm tour, where you'll milk cows, churn butter and make cheese. Expert guides will walk you through the six stages of Sudo Farm, including production, manufacturing and sales, to paint an accurate picture of one day's work on a Japanese dairy farm.

Sudo Farm does have its unique particularities, however. Its micro-pasteurizing process allows guests to sample the milk from different cows. At the on-site cafe, you can also try the farm's premium soft serve, made with small-batch milk. And, during the cheese-making portion of this tour, you'll learn about one of Chiba's lesser-known local products: chikko katametano, a medium-soft, somewhat sweet cheese sometimes called "milk tofu" because of its silky texture.

At the end of a long and eventful day, every guest will have a deeper appreciation for the hard-working individuals at Sudo Farm, who work with passion and dedication to make one of Chiba's most decadent dairy lineup.

Highlights

• Have face-to-face time with friendly farmers and dairy cows
• Learn about the history of Chiba's dairy industry
• Sample a variety of creamy and delicious dairy products

Inclusions

• Tour of Sudo Farm and lecture
• 2 workshops (butter and cheese)
• 2 tasting sessions (milk and soft serve)

Location

• 337 Ando, Tateyama-shi, Chiba 294-0005, Japan