Duration
2 days, 1 night
Availability
Year-round
Price: From ¥ 124,800
（tax included）
Highlight
- Tsuwano, a picturesque little town in the mountains that was once the capital of a feudal domain
- Come experience the unique lifestyle and culture of rural Japan with the people that live there.
Remarks
Some activities may be subject to change due to weather conditions or other factors.
Some tour options have participation requirements such as min/max number of participants, age, etc. Please contact us for more information.
Depending on availability, your accommodation will be at one of these facilities: Hoshi Ryokan, Yutoriro, Meigetsu
Included in the fee
- English-speaking guide (Day 1: 10h15 ~ 18h00 )
- 1 night accommodation including Japanese-style room in hotels and ryokans (including all taxes)
- 1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
- Activities listed on the itinerary
Not included in the fee
- Travel insurance
- Drinks during meals
- Personal expenses
- Optional activities fee
- Optional lunch (Day2)
Itinerary
Day 1
| 10:15 | Tour starts from Tsuwano Station |
| 10:45 | Visit Kurashi no Yado, a 200-year-old private house including helping pick vegetables from the garden for lunch. |
| Enjoy lunch and learn how to make uzumemeshi, a local dish, from local a mother | |
| 13:00 | Stroll around Tono-machi, Tsuwano’s main street that runs through its historical district. Local guides will take you to places where you can enjoy Tsuwano’s seasonal events and scenery, varying depending on the season. |
| 16:00 | Check-in at your accommodation, Kurashi no Yado. |
| 18:00 | Dinner at local izakaya restaurant |
| 20:00 | Optional activities: ① Visit illuminated Inari Shrine ② Witness a local club activity or experience (taiko, yosakoi performance, judo, kendo etc.) |
| Return to your accommodation |
Day 2
| You will be without a guide for the day! | |
| 7:00 | Optional activity: • Early morning walk from Otome-toge Pass to Yomei-ji Temple with zazen experience |
| 10:00 | Check out after breakfast |
| Leisure Time.(180min. ) Optional activities: ① Enjoy matcha with a view of a beautiful Japanese garden ② Make genji-maki (famous confection and hallmark of the Tsuwano region) ③ Make Japanese paper ④ Visit Hori Teien Garden (15 min by car) ⑤ Cycling tour of the town ⑥ Short hike from Taikodani Inari Shrine to Washibara Hachimangu Shrine via Tsuwano Castle Ruins (approx.２hr) ⑦ Shopping at a local roadside market (8 min by car) ⑧ Green tea tasting at a tea store | |
| 12:30 | Optional lunch: ① Soba noodles at “Chishanoki” ② Eel at “Yuki” |
| 13:45 | Tour ends at Tsuwano Station |
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For more information about this experience program, We will coordinate with local suppliers on dates, prices, and details of the program. We will coordinate with local suppliers on dates, prices, and details of the program and provide the program to you.
Please contact us for more information. We look forward to providing you with a unique and immersive experience in the region!
For this experience program, please inquire with our company each time. We will coordinate with local suppliers to arrange the schedule, fees, and detailed content for you. Please start by contacting us.
Look forward to a unique, immersive local experience!