{"product_id":"the-art-of-living-in-japan-food-craft-countryside-experiences","title":"The Art of Living in Japan: Food, Craft \u0026 Countryside Experiences","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho is this for?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood and sake enthusiasts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e who want to discover Japan’s regional flavors, from traditional sake to fresh sushi and Kobe beef\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCulture and craft lovers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e interested in Japanese traditions, including pottery, tea culture, traditional architecture, and local craftsmanship\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTravelers seeking authentic local experiences\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e who want to explore beyond major cities and connect with the culture of rural Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisitors to Japan who want to explore Hyogo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e through its food, culture, and craftsmanship, from the countryside of Tamba-Sasayama to the coastal city of Kobe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis trip can be tailored according to your clients’ preferences. Please feel free to let us know about any specific requests in advance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhysical Activity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Low – Medium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength of Trip:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6 days, 5 nights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"689\" height=\"32\" style=\"width: 99.4194%; height: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.9264%; height: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eYour tour package includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 5 nights in hand picked hotels\u003cbr\u003e- 5 breakfasts\u003cbr\u003e- 3 lunches\u003cbr\u003e- 4 dinners\u003cbr\u003e- 6-day personal driver and guide\u003cbr\u003e- Tickets and fees to attractions and experiences\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.9264%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDoes not include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- anything not specified in the left column\u003cbr\u003e- flights\u003cbr\u003e- visas\u003cbr\u003e- travel insurance\u003cbr\u003e- your personal expenses\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed Itinerary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTamba-Sasayama | 2 Nights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDay 1: Arrival in Japan \u0026amp; Traditional Farmhouse Retreat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUpon arrival at Kansai International Airport (KIX), meet your dedicated guide and private driver for a transfer to Tamba-Sasayama. Check in at Mameya, an exclusive traditional farmhouse retreat reserved for one group per day. Relax and enjoy dinner at the hotel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDay 2: Sake Culture \u0026amp; Historic Castle Town\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisit Nishiyama Brewery for a tour of its gallery and sake-brewing traditions, followed by a special full-course meal with pairings and time to browse the sake shop. In the afternoon, explore the historic streets of Tamba-Sasayama on a guided walking tour before returning to your hotel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDay 3: Japanese Tea Culture \u0026amp; Traditional Tamba Pottery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover Japanese tea culture with a guided tour of a local tea plantation and factory at Kumanoen, followed by tea tasting. Seasonal tea picking is also available in May, July, and September. After lunch featuring green tea soba, visit Tamba Traditional Craft Park to explore local pottery before heading to Arima Onsen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArima Onsen | 1 Night\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDay 4: Hot Spring Town, Fresh Sushi \u0026amp; Awaji Island\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnjoy a morning stroll through the historic streets of Arima Onsen before visiting Akashi Fish Market for a fresh sushi experience. Continue to Awaji Island, stopping at Awaji Service Area and Awaji Hanasajiki, a flower park with beautiful seasonal scenery, before heading to Kobe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKobe | 2 Nights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDay 5: Japanese Craftsmanship, Scenic Gardens \u0026amp; Kobe Beef\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisit the Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum to discover traditional Japanese woodworking, then take the ropeway to Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens for beautiful city views. After lunch, explore átoa, an immersive art aquarium. In the evening, enjoy a Kobe beef dinner at Bifteck Kawamura or a similar restaurant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDay 6: Departure from Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter breakfast, meet your guide and driver for a private transfer from Kobe to Kansai International Airport (KIX), taking home memories of Hyogo's food, culture, and craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eClarify the overnight stay locationsMake the regional flow easier to scan\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"TRIP2LOCAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68281343017248,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/trip2local.com\/ja\/products\/the-art-of-living-in-japan-food-craft-countryside-experiences","provider":"TRIP2LOCAL","version":"1.0","type":"link"}