Savor the Seasonal Bounty of Yanbaru and
“Nuchigusui” at an Exceptional Outdoor Table

Food as Medicine: Tracing the Roots of Okinawan Cuisine

“Nuchigusui” — literally, “medicine for life.”
In Okinawa, the word is used not only when you enjoy something truly delicious,
but also when an encounter with someone leaves you feeling uplifted,
or when a beautiful landscape moves you deeply.
It is a word for the moments that nourish both body and soul.

For this experience, a dedicated chef who embraces Nuchigusui as the guiding culinary philosophy will create an exceptional dining experience amidst the pristine nature of Yanbaru.
The setting is a citrus farm where shikuwasa is at its seasonal peak. Surrounded by untouched nature, engaging with local producers, and savoring food designed to awaken all five senses, you will experience a true form of Nuchigusui—one that nourishes, restores, and reconnects both body and soul.

SCHEDULE

Itinerary​

10:00

Meet & Depart

Meet in central Naha and depart for Yanbaru by private coach.
As the city fades behind you and the landscape grows increasingly lush and green, look out the window and anticipate the day ahead—a journey into the bounty of the land and the people who nurture it.

12:00

Harvest & Forage for Medicinal Herbs

Gather seasonal gifts from the land with your own hands. Learn from local residents about the medicinal herbs that have long been part of everyday life in Okinawa, while connecting with nature and discovering the wisdom behind the island’s food culture.

12:30

Outdoor Gastronomy Lunch

Enjoy a special lunch featuring seasonal local ingredients, including the vegetables and medicinal herbs you have just gathered.
Set in an open-air setting surrounded by the nature of Okinawa, each dish brings out the character of its ingredients while offering a taste of the food culture rooted in this land.

15:30

End of the Experience

Your journey comes to an end after a day of connecting with Okinawa through its nature, culture, food, and people.
Take home memories of the people you met, the landscapes you encountered, and the flavors of the day as you make your way home.

17:30

End Point: Naha

Your journey comes to an end after a day of connecting with Okinawa through its nature, culture, food, and people.
Take home memories of the people you met, the landscapes you encountered, and the flavors of the day as you make your way home.

DETAILS

Pilot Tour Overview

Date

Wednesday, October 28, 2026

Participation Fee

Free of charge as this is a pilot tour

Capacity

Limited to 6 guests(Minimum of 1 guest required)

Meeting Point

Central Naha

End Point

Central Naha

Accompanied By

Dedicated chef, proprietress of Yanbaru Shuzo, medicinal herb tour specialist, florist, and bilingual operations staff

What to Wear

Light, comfortable clothing that can get dirty ※The dining experience will take place in an outdoor dining space within the farm.