From City Noise to Rural Tranquility: Washinmura in Chiba Launches Medicinal Hot Pot Lunch to Rejuvenate Mind and Body
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- From City Noise to Rural Tranquility: Washinmura in Chiba Launches Medicinal Hot Pot Lunch to Rejuvenate Mind and Body
- Washinmura, a traditional house glamping facility in Futtsu City, Chiba Prefecture, has launched a year-round medicinal hot pot lunch service for day-trip guests. Formerly an exclusive winter dinner option for overnight visitors, this Taiwanese-recipe meal is now available from 12:00 to 14:30 at 6,500 yen per adult. Located about 70 minutes from Tokyo in a renovated former cow barn, the dining experience is limited to two groups per session to ensure tranquility. Guests participate by preparing their own sauces while the medicinal broth simmers for 20 minutes, followed by an unlimited post-meal stroll through the facility to visit local animals such as goats, sheep, and cats.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: April 11, 2026
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Washinmura, a traditional house glamping facility in Futtsu City, Chiba Prefecture, has launched a year-round medicinal hot pot lunch service for day-trip guests. Formerly an exclusive winter dinner option for overnight visitors, this Taiwanese-recipe meal is now available from 12:00 to 14:30 at 6,500 yen per adult. Located about 70 minutes from Tokyo in a renovated former cow barn, the dining experience is limited to two groups per session to ensure tranquility. Guests participate by preparing their own sauces while the medicinal broth simmers for 20 minutes, followed by an unlimited post-meal stroll through the facility to visit local animals such as goats, sheep, and cats.
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- From City Noise to Rural Tranquility: Washinmura in Chiba Launches Medicinal Hot Pot Lunch to Rejuvenate Mind and Body (April 11, 2026), PR Times
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- PR Times
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- April 11, 2026
Washinmura, a traditional house glamping facility in Futtsu City, Chiba Prefecture, has launched a year-round medicinal hot pot lunch service for day-trip guests. Formerly an exclusive winter dinner option for overnight visitors, this Taiwanese-recipe meal is now available from 12:00 to 14:30 at 6,500 yen per adult. Located about 70 minutes from Tokyo in a renovated former cow barn, the dining experience is limited to two groups per session to ensure tranquility. Guests participate by preparing their own sauces while the medicinal broth simmers for 20 minutes, followed by an unlimited post-meal stroll through the facility to visit local animals such as goats, sheep, and cats.
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Washinmura, a traditional house glamping facility in Futtsu City, Chiba Prefecture, is launching a medicinal hot pot lunch.
Just about 70 minutes from Tokyo, there is a place where time seems to stand still.
Without the flashy presentation of a city restaurant, this fully wooden building, renovated from a former cow barn, is a rural retreat away from city noise, filled with the singing of birds, the aroma of herbal medicine, the purring of napping cats, and goats leisurely grazing on grass.
Why "Medicinal Hot Pot" at Washinmura?
Previously, the medicinal hot pot was offered exclusively to overnight guests as a seasonal dinner option during winter. The flavors, inherited from Taiwan, were extremely popular, so we decided to offer it as a lunch service so that guests can enjoy it year-round, even on day trips.
The character "Mitsu" (謐) means "tranquility" or "quietness." In this fully wooden detached building renovated from a cow barn, enveloped in the scent of wood and filtering sunlight, we have created two private room spaces equipped with both dining and relaxing areas. Limited to two groups each for lunch and dinner.
Staff Experience: Feeling "Warm" and "Happy" After Eating
Prior to the opening, our staff also experienced "Mitsu."
The first thing that surprises you is how it warms you up. You put herbal ingredients into the broth and let it simmer slowly for 20 minutes while feeling the warmth of the wood stove. Taking a sip of the soup, warmth gradually spreads from the core of your body. It received high praise, especially from female staff members who were concerned about poor circulation or wanted to start "onkatsu" (warming activities).
Then comes the time after the meal. With your body feeling toasty, you can spend time gazing out the window at goats walking leisurely or cats sunbathing. It's not just "delicious"; you are enveloped in a mysterious sense of happiness, as if your mind is unwinding.
1. A Participatory Medicinal Food Experience Using Your Own Hands
Put herbal ingredients based on a recipe inherited from Taiwan into the soup and simmer slowly for 20 minutes. During that time, guests finish the sauce by grinding sesame and grating radish with their own hands. Playing with the cats or picking up a book on herbal medicine—even the waiting time is part of the Mitsu experience.
2. Private Tranquility, Limited to 2 Groups
A private room that includes both dining and relaxation spaces. Limited to 2 groups. The relaxation space is stocked with Taiwanese tea, books on herbal medicine, and books about cats.
3. Walk Around Washinmura with the Animals After Eating
After your meal, take a stroll through Washinmura. Please spend a relaxing time in the rural landscape where goats, sheep, cats, and dogs live. There is no time limit for the post-meal walk.
Mitsu Menu and Pricing
The base of the medicinal hot pot is an original recipe inherited from Taiwan. Add herbal ingredients to the soup and simmer for 20 minutes. Ingredients include A4 Wagyu beef, seasonal vegetables, and noodles to finish the meal.
Lunch time: 12:00–14:30
Adult: ¥6,500 / person
* Menu contents and prices are subject to change depending on the season and procurement status.
* Completely reservation-only. Same-day reservations are not accepted.
* If you have any allergies, please let us know when making your reservation.
We will accommodate you as much as possible (please note in advance that it may be difficult to accommodate some requests).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. What kind of dish is the medicinal hot pot "Mitsu"?
It is an original medicinal hot pot by Washinmura. The name "Mitsu" means "tranquility," and we named it with the hope that guests can condition their bodies in a quiet space. Herbal ingredients from a recipe inherited from Taiwan are added to the soup and simmered for 20 minutes. During that time, guests prepare the sauce themselves by grinding sesame and grating radish in this participatory hot pot dish.
Q. Can I use it without staying overnight at Washinmura?
Yes, lunch (12:00–14:30) is available for day-trip guests.
Q. From how many people can I reserve
Just about 70 minutes from Tokyo, there is a place where time seems to stand still.
Without the flashy presentation of a city restaurant, this fully wooden building, renovated from a former cow barn, is a rural retreat away from city noise, filled with the singing of birds, the aroma of herbal medicine, the purring of napping cats, and goats leisurely grazing on grass.
Why "Medicinal Hot Pot" at Washinmura?
Previously, the medicinal hot pot was offered exclusively to overnight guests as a seasonal dinner option during winter. The flavors, inherited from Taiwan, were extremely popular, so we decided to offer it as a lunch service so that guests can enjoy it year-round, even on day trips.
The character "Mitsu" (謐) means "tranquility" or "quietness." In this fully wooden detached building renovated from a cow barn, enveloped in the scent of wood and filtering sunlight, we have created two private room spaces equipped with both dining and relaxing areas. Limited to two groups each for lunch and dinner.
Staff Experience: Feeling "Warm" and "Happy" After Eating
Prior to the opening, our staff also experienced "Mitsu."
The first thing that surprises you is how it warms you up. You put herbal ingredients into the broth and let it simmer slowly for 20 minutes while feeling the warmth of the wood stove. Taking a sip of the soup, warmth gradually spreads from the core of your body. It received high praise, especially from female staff members who were concerned about poor circulation or wanted to start "onkatsu" (warming activities).
Then comes the time after the meal. With your body feeling toasty, you can spend time gazing out the window at goats walking leisurely or cats sunbathing. It's not just "delicious"; you are enveloped in a mysterious sense of happiness, as if your mind is unwinding.
1. A Participatory Medicinal Food Experience Using Your Own Hands
Put herbal ingredients based on a recipe inherited from Taiwan into the soup and simmer slowly for 20 minutes. During that time, guests finish the sauce by grinding sesame and grating radish with their own hands. Playing with the cats or picking up a book on herbal medicine—even the waiting time is part of the Mitsu experience.
2. Private Tranquility, Limited to 2 Groups
A private room that includes both dining and relaxation spaces. Limited to 2 groups. The relaxation space is stocked with Taiwanese tea, books on herbal medicine, and books about cats.
3. Walk Around Washinmura with the Animals After Eating
After your meal, take a stroll through Washinmura. Please spend a relaxing time in the rural landscape where goats, sheep, cats, and dogs live. There is no time limit for the post-meal walk.
Mitsu Menu and Pricing
The base of the medicinal hot pot is an original recipe inherited from Taiwan. Add herbal ingredients to the soup and simmer for 20 minutes. Ingredients include A4 Wagyu beef, seasonal vegetables, and noodles to finish the meal.
Lunch time: 12:00–14:30
Adult: ¥6,500 / person
* Menu contents and prices are subject to change depending on the season and procurement status.
* Completely reservation-only. Same-day reservations are not accepted.
* If you have any allergies, please let us know when making your reservation.
We will accommodate you as much as possible (please note in advance that it may be difficult to accommodate some requests).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. What kind of dish is the medicinal hot pot "Mitsu"?
It is an original medicinal hot pot by Washinmura. The name "Mitsu" means "tranquility," and we named it with the hope that guests can condition their bodies in a quiet space. Herbal ingredients from a recipe inherited from Taiwan are added to the soup and simmered for 20 minutes. During that time, guests prepare the sauce themselves by grinding sesame and grating radish in this participatory hot pot dish.
Q. Can I use it without staying overnight at Washinmura?
Yes, lunch (12:00–14:30) is available for day-trip guests.
Q. From how many people can I reserve
FAQ
How much is the medicinal hot pot lunch at Washinmura?
It costs 6,500 yen per adult and includes A4 Wagyu beef and seasonal vegetables.
Do I need a reservation for lunch at Washinmura?
Yes, it is strictly by reservation only, limited to two groups per day. Same-day reservations are not accepted.
What kind of animals are at Washinmura?
There are goats, sheep, cats, and dogs, and guests can interact with them freely after their meal.