Sudachi Citrus Farm Tour

The Sudachi Citrus Farm Tour visits working sudachi orchards in the mountainous Kamikatsu-cho area of Katsuura-gun, the district most associated with Tokushima's namesake tart green citrus. Tours are arranged directly with individual growers rather than through a single branded operator, so exact itineraries vary by farm and by harvest timing, which runs primarily from August through October. A typical visit lasts two to three hours and includes a walk through the terraced orchards, an explanation of sudachi cultivation on the region's steep hillside plots, and a tasting session pairing the citrus with soba dipping sauce, grilled fish, and occasionally a sudachi cocktail or soda, balancing the tour toward savoury pairings with only a light citrus dessert or sorbet offered at some farms. Orchard access, the tasting, and often a small bag of sudachi to take home are typically included in the price; transportation to Kamikatsu and any bottled sudachi products purchased at the farm shop are usually extra. Groups are kept small, generally under ten people, given the narrow terraced paths, and explanations are given in Japanese with limited English support, so arranging the visit through a local tourism office is recommended for non-Japanese speakers. The pace is relaxed but involves walking on sloped, sometimes uneven orchard terrain, so comfortable shoes are advised.