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Sugarcane Harvest Experience: Learn and Interact in Okinawa

5.00· 6 reviews

Highlights

Experience the lifestyle of Okinawan farmers!
English guide available as an option!
Enjoy interacting with locals through harvesting experiences.
Perfect for families! Kids connect with nature and animals, growing through harvesting.

What to expect

Join the Sugarcane Harvest Experience at Gakiya Farm, one of Nago City's largest sugarcane farms.(*We are currently temporarily changing the experience venue.) Learn to cut and bundle sugarcane, enjoy fresh juice, and even feed farm animals!

About this experience

Starting at: 10:00, 14:00

Schedule

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Check-in
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Change of experience venue
We are currently temporarily changing the experience venue.
The new experience venue is planned to be in Motobu Town or the surrounding area of Nago City.
At some venues, there may not be animals and you may not be able to interact with them.

We appreciate your understanding.
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Explanation of Harvesting
First, receive a detailed explanation about the harvesting process from the knowledgeable staff at Gakiya Farm, one of the leading sugarcane farms in Nago City. Learn about the use of tools and methods for harvesting.
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Sugarcane Harvesting Experience Begins!
First, watch a demonstration by a local farmer. Then, try your hand at harvesting sugarcane yourself! There are plenty of unique experiences, such as removing leaves and branches from the sugarcane, and uprooting it vigorously from the base.
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~Tasting the Sugarcane~
After neatly removing the leaves from the harvested sugarcane, peel off a bit of the skin and take a bite! Sweet sugarcane juice will come out.
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Making Fresh Sugarcane Juice
Witness the process of turning harvested sugarcane into fresh juice using a squeezing machine. Enjoy a tasting of the freshly made sugarcane juice.
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Harvester Machine Demonstration and Ride
Learn about the powerful harvester machine and, if interested, take a ride to experience the harvesting process firsthand.
*Please note that some experiences may not be available depending on the venue
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11:00 Experience Ends
※End time may vary slightly
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~Animal Interaction~
If time permits, visit the farm animals including goats, cattle, chickens, and even wild boars. Enjoy the opportunity to feed the goats and observe the farm animals.
*Please note that some experiences may not be available depending on the venue
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Check-out

Location and Directions

Check-in / Check-out
The farm in Nago city or aroud Motobu town.

Reviews

5.00

6 reviews

A local experience full of charm.

Posted Date: 2023/09/04

Teru

I participated with my small children. It was a valuable experience to catch a glimpse of the real Okinawa, away from the tourist spots. It felt like visiting a relative's sugarcane farm. For me, it was a much more worthwhile experience than going to famous tourist destinations. I believe it also created great memories for the kids.小さな子供を連れて参加しました。
観光地ではない本物の沖縄を垣間見ることができる貴重な体験でした。
イメージとしては親戚のサトウキビ農家に遊びに行くような感覚でしょうか。
私にとっては有名な観光地に行くよりもよっぽど価値のある体験でした。子供たちにとってもいい思い出になったと思います。

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Reply from the operator

Thank you for participating in our activity this time. I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed it! Whenever you come to Okinawa, please feel free to visit us as if you were going to your grandfather's house!この度は当アクティビティにご参加頂き有難うございました。
お楽しみ頂けたようで良かったです！
いつでも沖縄にお越しの際は親戚のおじいちゃん家に行く感覚で遊びにお越しくださいね！

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I want to visit again!

Posted Date: 2024/08/02

ままと子どもたち

I was able to experience things that are not easily available, like riding in a light truck and using a special sickle. Additionally, the children were thrilled to see and touch various animals like cows and goats. My mother found it interesting to learn about the reasons for keeping them. We also drank plenty of sugarcane juice, and they filled our empty plastic bottles. Furthermore, we received a large amount of sugarcane as souvenirs! In the end, the kids played together happily, and we spent… I was able to experience things that are not easily available, like riding in a light truck and using a special sickle. Additionally, the children were thrilled to see and touch various animals like cows and goats. My mother found it interesting to learn about the reasons for keeping them. We also drank plenty of sugarcane juice, and they filled our empty plastic bottles. Furthermore, we received a large amount of sugarcane as souvenirs! In the end, the kids played together happily, and we spent a wonderfully relaxed time that felt like we were at a relative's house. 軽トラに乗せてもらったり、特別なカマを使ったり、なかなか体験できないことができました♪
そのほかにも牛やヤギなどの動物たちも色々見たり触ったりできて、子どもたちは大喜びでした♪母はどんな理由で飼われているのかが興味深かったです♪サトウキビジュースもたっぷり飲んで、空いたペットボトルがあると詰めてくれました。さらにお土産にとサトウキビを大量にいただきました！最後は子供達同士ではしゃぎ合いながら遊んでて、ここは親戚の家か？と言うぐらいのんびりした時間を過ごせました♪

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Reply from the operator

I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed it thoroughly! We would be very happy if you could take it as a souvenir from Okinawa and as a memory! Thank you very much!たっぷりとお楽しみ頂けたようで良かったです！
沖縄のお土産として、想い出として頂ければ私たちもとても嬉しいです！
有難うございました！

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Thank you for your help in the heat.

Posted Date: 2024/08/17

ゆり＆そうま

Thank you for your hard work in the heat. I didn't realize how difficult it is to produce sugar. I will cherish it from now on. Thank you so much.暑い中、ありがとうございました。砂糖ができるまでに、こんなに大変だとは思いませんでした。これからは大切にします。感謝感謝です。

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Reply from the operator

Thank you for coming. I would be very happy if you were able to learn a little about the producers. If you have the opportunity, please come back during the winter harvest season. The experience of harvesting with a harvester is incredibly impressive and offers a different kind of enjoyment!こちらこそお越し頂き有難うございました。
少しでも生産者のことを知って頂けたのであれば嬉しい限りです。
また機会がありましたら冬の収穫シーズンにまたお越しください。
ハーバスターで収穫する様子は凄い迫力があり、また違った体験が楽しめます！

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Experience in nature♪

Posted Date: 2025/07/25

ほしぞら

It was a valuable experience that I want to do again! They carefully taught us about the cultivation methods, harvest times, and harvesting techniques of sugarcane. I learned for the first time that sugarcane is grown not from seeds but by cuttings. By actually harvesting it, I was able to physically experience the hardness and texture of sugarcane. The fresh juice made from squeezing the sugarcane after harvesting was delicious with its natural sweetness! Additionally, I learned how to enjoy su… It was a valuable experience that I want to do again! They carefully taught us about the cultivation methods, harvest times, and harvesting techniques of sugarcane. I learned for the first time that sugarcane is grown not from seeds but by cuttings. By actually harvesting it, I was able to physically experience the hardness and texture of sugarcane. The fresh juice made from squeezing the sugarcane after harvesting was delicious with its natural sweetness! Additionally, I learned how to enjoy sugarcane at home, allowing me to continue savoring the natural sweetness of Okinawa after returning home. This is an experience tour in nature that can be enjoyed by everyone from small children to middle and high school students! また行きたいと思う貴重な体験でした！
サトウキビの栽培方法や収穫時期、収穫方法などを丁寧に教えていただきました。
サトウキビは種をまくのではなくて、挿し木のようにして栽培するなんて、初めて知りました。
実際に収穫してみるとサトウキビの硬さや感触などを身をもって体感することができました。
収穫後にサトウキビを絞っての生ジュースは自然の甘さでとてもおいしかったです！
そして、サトウキビの自宅での食べ方も教えてもらい、帰宅後も沖縄の自然の甘さを楽しむことができました。
小さなお子さんから中高生になっても楽しめる自… また行きたいと思う貴重な体験でした！
サトウキビの栽培方法や収穫時期、収穫方法などを丁寧に教えていただきました。
サトウキビは種をまくのではなくて、挿し木のようにして栽培するなんて、初めて知りました。
実際に収穫してみるとサトウキビの硬さや感触などを身をもって体感することができました。
収穫後にサトウキビを絞っての生ジュースは自然の甘さでとてもおいしかったです！
そして、サトウキビの自宅での食べ方も教えてもらい、帰宅後も沖縄の自然の甘さを楽しむことができました。
小さなお子さんから中高生になっても楽しめる自然の中の体験ツアーです！

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Reply from the operator

Thank you for participating in the sugar cane harvesting experience. We also appreciate your review and any advice for future customers.

Typically, the sugar cane harvest season is in winter, but we wanted to offer this plan to introduce an Okinawan experience throughout the year, not just beach activities.

There is still room for improvement, but we will strive to make it a memorable experience for everyone. If you have the opportunity, please come and visit us again!この度はサトウキビ刈り体験にご参加頂き有難うございました。
またレビューの投稿、次に参加されるお客様へのアドバイス等もし頂き感謝申し上げます。
通常冬季が収穫シーズンになるサトウキビですが、海遊びだけでなく、沖縄らしい体験を通年ご紹介したくてこのプランをご案内しています。
まだまだ改良、改善が必要ですが、少しでも思い出として心に残るものになるよう努めてまいります。
また機会がありましたら是非遊びにお越しくださいね！

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A valuable experience that can only be had in Okinawa.

Posted Date: 2026/02/21

にゃる

I had a sugar cane harvesting experience with my 3-year-old daughter! We were 30 minutes late due to traffic on the highway, but we were grateful to have the opportunity to participate.

Wearing gloves and holding a sickle, we searched for delicious-looking sugar cane and cut it! I assisted my daughter, and she managed to cut it well. After removing the leaves, we washed the cane and made juice with a juicer. We enjoyed biting into the cold sugar cane and drinking the fresh sugar cane juice. They… I had a sugar cane harvesting experience with my 3-year-old daughter! We were 30 minutes late due to traffic on the highway, but we were grateful to have the opportunity to participate.

Wearing gloves and holding a sickle, we searched for delicious-looking sugar cane and cut it! I assisted my daughter, and she managed to cut it well. After removing the leaves, we washed the cane and made juice with a juicer. We enjoyed biting into the cold sugar cane and drinking the fresh sugar cane juice. They also shared a lot of information about sugar cane, making it a valuable experience. The sugar cane was sweet, but it had a gentle sweetness, possibly due to its rich minerals, and we enjoyed chewing on several pieces.

The personality of the staff was warm, and the assistants were kind, making it a wonderful time that truly felt like Okinawa. Thank you very much! 3歳娘と共にサトウキビ収穫体験しました！
高速道路の渋滞のため30分遅れてしまいましたが体験させていただきまして、感謝でした。
軍手をつけて鎌を持って美味しそうなサトウキビを探していただき切断！娘には補助に入りつつ上手く切断できました。
葉っぱなどを取ってから洗って絞り機でジュースにしました。氷で冷たくしたサトウキビをガシガシ噛んだり、サトウキビ生ジュースを飲んだり、サトウキビについてのおはなしもたくさんしてくださり、貴重な体験ができました。サトウキビは甘いのですがミネラルが豊富なのか優しい甘さで何個も… 3歳娘と共にサトウキビ収穫体験しました！
高速道路の渋滞のため30分遅れてしまいましたが体験させていただきまして、感謝でした。
軍手をつけて鎌を持って美味しそうなサトウキビを探していただき切断！娘には補助に入りつつ上手く切断できました。
葉っぱなどを取ってから洗って絞り機でジュースにしました。氷で冷たくしたサトウキビをガシガシ噛んだり、サトウキビ生ジュースを飲んだり、サトウキビについてのおはなしもたくさんしてくださり、貴重な体験ができました。サトウキビは甘いのですがミネラルが豊富なのか優しい甘さで何個もガシガシと噛んで味わいました。
ハルサーの方の人柄も温かく、補助の方も親切で、沖縄だなあと感じられる素敵な時間でした。ありがとうございました！

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Reply from the operator

Thank you for using our services this time. I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed it! Next time you come, please be sure to try making brown sugar from the harvested sugarcane!この度はご利用いただき有難うございました。ご堪能いただけたとのこと、良かったです！次回お越しの際は是非、刈り取ったサトウキビで作る黒糖づくりに挑戦してもてくださいね！

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Valuable experience

Posted Date: 2026/05/02

てぃーだかんかん

I had the opportunity to take elementary school children to experience sugarcane harvesting. We got to bite into the sugarcane we harvested ourselves and enjoyed drinking the juice that was extracted using a machine.

In addition to the experience, we also learned about the differences between traditional and modern harvesting methods, which are not often discussed. It was a valuable experience.サトウキビの収穫体験を小学生の子どもを連れてさせていただきました。
自分達で収穫したものをかじったり、機械で絞ってジュースで飲ませてもらいました。

体験以外にも、
昔の収穫方法と現代の収穫方法の違い等、
なかなか聞くことのできないお話も聞かせていただき、
貴重な体験をできました。

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Reply from the operator

この度はご利用頂き有難うございました。
楽しんで頂けたようで良かったです！
サトウキビの収穫時期は冬で、沖縄とは言え寒い中の収穫作業はかなりの重労働です。
是非機会がありましたら収穫の様子もご覧ください。
この度は有難うございました！

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