Duration
Day Trip
Availability
Year-Round
Price: ¥ 6,875
（tax included）
Highlight
- Outdoor cooking: Participants will cut bamboo and make utensils, then cook rice over a campfire.
- Lecture on local herbs by staff from the “Kodaisan Medicinal Herbs Society.”
- Enjoy Kyushu’s soul food, “Dago Soup,” and local dishes.
- Foster community connections by working alongside locals and sharing a meal.
Details
Enjoy a communal meal featuring “kappo rice” cooked with fresh bamboo and Kumamoto’s local dishes. Discover the flavors of herbs gathered from the vicinity of Mt. Kodai, which are prepared as tea and incorporated into the cuisine. This program provides an opportunity to learn about traditional Japanese lifestyle wisdom while dining together.
Recommended Points
Bamboo has a strong tendency to spread, and if left untouched, it can turn into a dark and damp bamboo grove. To maintain bamboo groves in a visually appealing and bright condition, it’s necessary to cut and use the bamboo. However, in modern life, the use of bamboo has diminished, leading to neglected bamboo groves. Cooking “kappo rice” plays a role in revitalizing these bamboo groves. Additionally, Mt. Kodai is known to host around 150 varieties of wild herbs. The “Mt. Kodai Herb Association” is dedicated to preserving traditional wisdom related to herbal usage in cooking and health maintenance.
Included in the fee
- WS (Workshop) Experience Fee
- Water Bottle
- Meal Cost (including special menus for dietary restrictions)
Not included in the fee
Transportation expenses to the venue and interpreter fees.
Language
Available upon request (additional charges apply)
Event Duration
3 hours (including lunch)
Available Options
Accommodations for dietary restrictions.
Meeting Point
Rengein Tanjo-ji Temple Okunoin Inner Courtyard or Kodaisan Visitor Center Campground.
Disbanding Point
Rengein Tanjo-ji Temple Okunoin Inner Courtyard or Kodaisan Visitor Center Campground.
Program Availability
Year-round
Minimum Participants
5 to 20 people
Application Deadline
One month in advance
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Cancellation Policy
Each content provider who already has a cancellation policy in place will follow their existing policy. For new content providers in this program, the following cancellation policy proposal will serve as the basis for determining the policy while making adjustments as needed.
| Content 1 |
| 【Cancellation by Organizer (Provider Included)】 ► The content may be altered due to weather conditions or the condition of participants. In extreme cases, such as severe weather, if safety is a concern, the guide may decide to cancel the tour. ► Please note that partial abandonment of the set fee, joining the course midway, or refunds for the return journey cannot be provided. |
| Content 2 |
| 【Cancellation by Organizer (Including Service Providers) Based on Judgment】 ► In the event of inclement weather such as heavy rain or if it is anticipated, the experience will be canceled. In such cases, we will notify you by phone by the evening of the previous day. There will be no cancellation fee in this case. |
| Content 3 |
| ► In case of rain, there is a possibility of route or content changes. ► If severe weather is expected, or if it becomes difficult to conduct the tour safely due to sudden weather changes during the tour or customer health issues, the guide may decide to cancel the tour. In the event of tour cancellation based on the guide’s judgment before the tour, a full refund of the tour fee will be provided. |
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