Interview
We spoke with Ando Yukihiro, the Deputy Farm Manager of Kurashiki Tocotoco Kibiji Farm.
The Background of the Opening of Kurashiki Tocotoco Kibiji Farm
Could you tell us about the background of the opening of Kurashiki Tocotoco Kibiji Farm?
Ando
Kurashiki Tocotoco Kibiji Farm was opened in 2003 after a tourism farm in northern Okayama Prefecture began preparing fields to create a tourism farm in southern Okayama.
While there are many shops that only sell agricultural products directly, our company aims to be a shop that provides fun and excitement in customers' lives by opening various facilities within the farm for customers to enjoy.
Field: A place for cultivating crops
Memorable Experiences
Do you have any memorable experiences while working?
Ando
During the peach and grape festivals, many people visit not only from within the prefecture but also from outside the prefecture. When those customers remember the faces of the staff and say,
"I came to buy again this year," or "Can you help me choose?"
I truly felt that I was able to help our customers, and it made me very happy.
Highlights of Kurashiki Tocotoco Kibiji Farm
What are the highlights of Kurashiki Tocotoco Kibiji Farm?
Ando
We offer rare varieties of fruits and vegetables that are not sold in regular supermarkets. While they may not always be available, I think customers will enjoy encountering different varieties each time they visit.
Additionally, there are side dishes and sweets that can only be tasted at Kurashiki Tocotoco Kibiji Farm, so please give them a try.
We also have food stalls that open regularly within the farm. These include natural sweetfish shops and various shops selling pickles and sweets, so we hope you look forward to them.
Finally, do you have a message for those who will visit?
Ando
Kurashiki Tocotoco Kibiji Farm hosts events such as rice paddy experiences and sweet potato digging that can be enjoyed by families with children, as well as pot planting classes and events, making it a tourism farm that can be enjoyed by all generations.
We hope you come with your family and friends and enjoy a full day here.
Conclusion
Kurashiki Tocotoco Kibiji Farm is a representative direct sales store for agricultural products in the prefecture. However, unlike other direct sales stores, it provides fun experiences such as strawberry picking and pizza making, as well as food education activities like rice paddy experiences and sweet potato digging, contributing to the local community.
Kurashiki Tocotoco Kibiji Farm, which is kind to local people and producers, will continue to provide fun times for many people.
Fun events are held throughout the seasons at Kurashiki Tocotoco Kibiji Farm.
We hope you consider visiting!
Data of Agri Genki Okayama Co., Ltd. [Kurashiki Tocotoco Kibiji Farm]
| Organization Name | Agri Genki Okayama Co., Ltd. [Kurashiki Tocotoco Kibiji Farm] |
|---|---|
| Industry | Tourism Farm |
| Representative Name | Wakimoto Naoaki |
| Established Year | December 12, 2003 |
| Address | 411-1 Nishi, Soja City, Okayama Prefecture |
| Contact | 0866-94-6755 |
| Website | Kurashiki Tocotoco |
