Duration
2 Days 1 Night
Scheduled Dates
Anytime between October 1st, 2024 to January 31st, 2025
Price ￥80,000 yen
per person in the case of 2 adults
Concept
Traditional Japanese houses are constructed entirely from natural materials that can be reused after being dismantling. This special tour will take place in thatched roof house on the shores of beautiful Lake Shinji in Shimane. A protected cultural property, here you will learn from local craftsmen about the architecture and techniques used by local people to renovate and pass on their homes, as well as their daily experiences living there. By recreating the way people live, we contribute to the preservation of local culture. Accommodations will be in an inn built and maintained with these sustainable methods in the town of Sagiura in Shimane Prefecture, where a particularly high percentage of these traditional houses remain, giving the landscape an air of ancient, unspoiled Japan. Emmersing yourself in the nature and culture of Sagiura, you can reflect on the daily lives of those that came before us and those yet to come.
Itinerary
Day 1
| Time | Activity | Content |
| 9:00 | Private vehicle will pick you up | A private car will pick you up at Matsue Station or from your hotel in Matsue City. |
| 10:00 | Tour of an old thatched house (approx. 60 minutes) | Tour a traditional house while listening to local craftsmen talk about techniques handed down through the generations, Japanese architecture, and life in these houses. |
| Renovation experience (approx. 60 minutes) | Experience traditional regional techniques that have been passed down for generations. The content of the experience will be determined by the craftsmen on the day depending on the circumstances. You will experience one of the following: -Rethatching the roof -Restoring earthen walls -Restoring floors -Remaking earthen floors -Making doors, shoji screens, sliding doors, and other fixtures | |
| 12:00 | Lunch | Enjoy a typical local lunch (rice balls, miso soup, pickled vegetables, etc.) around the hearth. |
| 13:30 | Transfer to Sagiura | Transfer by car to Sagiura |
| 14:30 | Walking tour of the village (approx. 30 minutes) | A local guide will take you on a walk through the village, about 2km, tracing the lives of the people. |
| Moshio salt making experience (approx. 60 minutes) | Make and take home seaweed salt straight out of the Sea of Japan using a traditional method unique to Sagiura. | |
| 16:00 | Check in to the Old traditional house | Upon arriving, you will be welcomed with a video of a shagiri, a traditional local Shinto ritual. After checking in, please relax and enjoy the salty breeze from the Sea of Japan that stretches out before you. |
| 18:30 | Dinner | Enjoy Japanese cuisine made with plenty of fresh local ingredients. |
Day 2
| Time | Activity | Content |
| 7:30 | Breakfast | A simple and healthy Japanese breakfast befitting a small fishing town. |
| 10:00 | Check-out | –After checking out, you can enjoy the ocean in Sagiura or go sightseeing at the famous Izumo Taisha Shrine, which is a 20-minute drive away.– |
Notes
・Please follow the instructions of the guide.
・About accomodations Guests staying during October 1-November 6 will stay at RITA.
・Guests staying after November 7 will stay at Wajimaya.
・Please inquire for rates for single participants.
・Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.
・We are not responsible for any loss, damage or theft of valuables.
・Please refer to attached page for descriptions for levels
Infomation
What’s included
English-speaking guide (Day 1: 09h00 ~ 16h00 ) Local guide (Day 1） 1 night accommodation including Japanese-style rooms (including all taxes) 1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner All activities listed on the itinerary (Tour of an old thatched house, Renovation experience in an old thatched house (Including craftmen instructor), Walking tour of the village, Moshio salt making experience. ) Private transportation as listed on the itinerary (Day 1 An old thatched house to Sagiura）
Not Included
・Travel insurance
・Drinks during meals
・Personal expenses
Number of participants（Min./Max.）
2/7
（If the minimum number of participants (2) is not met by 14 days before departure, the tour may be canceled. If it is canceled, customers will be notified by us or or the conducting company you applied with.）
Starting point
Matsue Station or your hotel in Matsue City
Finishing point
Accommodation place
Application Deadline
7 days prior
Cancellation Policy
(I) Cancellation fee for a Domestic Travel
| Classification | Cancellation fee |
| [1] Agent-Organized Tour Contract except that which is mentioned in the following Paragraph | |
| (a) If cancellation is made on or after the 20th day (10th day in case of a one day trip) prior to the day preceding the date of commencement of the travel (excluding the cases mentioned in (b) through (e)); | 20% or less of the travel fee |
| (b) If cancellation is made on or after the 7th day prior to the day preceding the date of commencement of the travel (excluding the cases mentioned in (c) through (e); | 30% or less of the travel fee |
| (c) If cancellation is made on the day preceding the date of commencement of the travel | 40% or less of the travel fee |
| (d) If cancellation is made on the date of commencement of the travel (excluding the case mentioned in (e)); | 50% or less of the travel fee |
| (e) In case of cancellation after the commencement of the travel or of nonparticipation without communication | 100% or less of the travel fee |
| [2] Agent-Organized Tour Contract using a chartered ship | According to the provisions concerning the cancellation fee for the ship concerned |
・Full refund in case of cancellation due to weather.
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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!