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Escape the city and immerse yourself in Japan’s rural traditions and countryside charm. Stay in a historic farmhouse, experience rice cooking, tea culture, and ironmaking, or take part in sugarcane harvesting and coral conservation. Explore ancient craft techniques, enjoy local gastronomy, and relax in a traditional Machiya or ryokan. From Kyoto’s hidden villages to Okinawa’s Blue Zone culture, these experiences bring Japan’s heritage to life.
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< Departure from Naha / Free for children under 2 years old>
Efficient one-day bus tour around northern Okinawa !
Pick-up Provided
Meal Provided
Morning
9.5 - 10 hour(s)
Sun / Tue / Thu / Fri / Sat Only
Area: Okinawa Main Island
Witness the skills of a master craftsman that have been passed down from generation to generation!
Visit this rarely-entered blacksmith shop! Enjoy the world of katana making with all five senses!
Pick-up Not Provided
Meal Not Provided
Morning / Afternoon
1 hour(s)
Daily
Area: Kyoto
Harvest fresh, seasonal Okinawan vegetables and fruits directly from the farm
Cook traditional Okinawan dishes with guidance from a local grandma
Pick-up Not Provided
Meal Provided
Morning
3 hour(s)
Daily
Area: Okinawa Main Island
Explore Yanbaru Forest with a "Wild Plant Expert" and discover its botanical treasures
Enjoy year-round subtropical wild plants and experience Okinawa's unique seasonal charm
Pick-up Not Provided
Meal Provided
Morning
3 hour(s)
Daily
Area: Okinawa Main Island
Discover Okinawa's Blue Zone and its secrets to longevity with local guides
Enjoy an Okinawan-style feast with traditional performances in a historic house
Pick-up Not Provided
Meal Not Provided
Morning
11.5 hour(s)
Daily
Area: Okinawa Main Island
Experience the lifestyle of Okinawan farmers!
English guide available as an option!
Pick-up Not Provided
Meal Not Provided
Morning / Afternoon
Daily
Area: Okinawa Main Island
Experience Harvesting and Tasting Freshly Squeezed Sugarcane Juice by Hand!
Receive Photos of Your Experience and a Bottle of Sugarcane Juice as Gifts
Pick-up Not Provided
Meal Not Provided
Afternoon
2.5 hour(s)
Daily
Area: Miyako Island
A 90-year-old renovated traditional Japanese house (Hiuchiya) with a rich emotional atmosphere.
Three types of rooms available! Choose the one that best suits your taste.
Pick-up Not Provided
Meal Not Provided
Daily
Area: Hiroshima

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Machiya House Tour at Nishijin Tondaya in Kyoto

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2016/09/23 Friends Sarah

My friend and I had a wonderful time. The hostess was super quick at getting the kimono on and having us ready to walk around. She was friendly and was very thorough when going through the history of the house and some o... more

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Machiya House Tour at Nishijin Tondaya in Kyoto

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2015/03/04 Couples Nina

I participated in it with my partner (who is not Japanese). It was a course full of Japanese cultural experiences that visitors like, and he and I were very satisfied with it.
A European couple who were attending at the... more

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Machiya House Tour at Nishijin Tondaya in Kyoto

Recommended to both Japanese and visitors

2014/10/16 Families mican

I wanted to have my foreign friend experience Japanese culture in Kyoto, so I applied for it.
We enjoyed choosing beautiful kimonos and wearing them. When taking photos in kimono, they advised us about posing. Townhouse... more

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Countryside Stays & Experiences, Japan tours & activities, fun things to do in Japan | VELTRA
Escape the city and immerse yourself in Japan’s rural traditions and countryside charm. Stay in a historic farmhouse, experience rice cooking, tea culture, and ironmaking, or take part in sugarcane harvesting and coral conservation. Explore ancient craft techniques, enjoy local gastronomy, and relax in a traditional Machiya or ryokan. From Kyoto’s hidden villages to Okinawa’s Blue Zone culture, these experiences bring Japan’s heritage to life.