Things to Do in Hyogo - Top Tours and Activities

A special 1 night 2 day tour where you can fully enjoy the rich culture, history and food experience of Tambasasayama. Enjoy a quality trip by interacting with local people and experiencing authentic culture.

Tambasasayama is a historic castle town and has rich history and culture. Through this one-day tour, you can explore the town deeply with locals. For lunch, dine at "Yamazato Ryori Maekawa" and enjoy the dish made with plenty of local ingredients.

The villages of Ono and Yashiro in Tambasasayama are known for their rich agricultural heritage, allowing visitors to experience the traditional rural lifestyle and Satoyama landscapes. For lunch, visitors can dine at "Yamazato Ryori Maekawa."

This is a matcha experience on the veranda of a samurai residence from the Edo period. It can be enjoyed without being bound by difficult manners. Enjoy traditional Japanese culture in a quiet and historic house.

How about making a small vessel that you can take home the same day you make it? Visit Sho-Yo-Gama(昇陽窯), one of historic kilns in Tamba and experience making items like sake cups or mini green pots that will remind you of your trip in Tambasasayama.

Ojiyama-yaki(王地山焼), which was established as the official kiln of the Sasayama Domain during the Edo period, is a type of pottery known for its beautiful celadon green color. You can experience the technique known as "shinogi(鎬) through this program.

Experience the opportunity to become familiar with the traditional performing art of Kyogen! You can enjoy a close-up view of Kyogen performances by Mr. Kodo Yamaguchi, the holder of an Important Intangible Cultural Property, and other performers.

Kodo (香道), one of the three major Japanese arts born in Muromachi period, has been preserved and passed down and deeply intertwined with seasons and literature. Become familiar with the "world of fragrance" through this valuable experience.