The Art of Living in Japan: Food, Craft & Countryside Experiences
Flexible Pricing Based on Your Needs
Flexible Pricing Based on Your Needs
Price includes private driver, guide, accommodations, pick up and transfer from airport and more. For more details, read the description on the left.
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Travel Planning and Implementation
Travel License: 大阪府知事登録旅行サービス手配業第7564号
FREEPLUS Inc.
501 Kitahama Business Hall, 2-1-17 Kitahama, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka 541-0041, Japan
The Art of Living in Japan: Food, Craft & Countryside Experiences is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Description
Description
Who is this for?
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Food and sake enthusiasts who want to discover Japan’s regional flavors, from traditional sake to fresh sushi and Kobe beef
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Culture and craft lovers interested in Japanese traditions, including pottery, tea culture, traditional architecture, and local craftsmanship
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Travelers seeking authentic local experiences who want to explore beyond major cities and connect with the culture of rural Japan
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Visitors to Japan who want to explore Hyogo through its food, culture, and craftsmanship, from the countryside of Tamba-Sasayama to the coastal city of Kobe
This trip can be tailored according to your clients’ preferences. Please feel free to let us know about any specific requests in advance.
Physical Activity: Low – Medium
Length of Trip: 6 days, 5 nights
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Your tour package includes: - 5 nights in hand picked hotels |
Does not include: - anything not specified in the left column |
Detailed Itinerary
Tamba-Sasayama | 2 Nights
Day 1: Arrival in Japan & Traditional Farmhouse Retreat
Upon 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.
Day 2: Sake Culture & Historic Castle Town
Visit 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.
Day 3: Japanese Tea Culture & Traditional Tamba Pottery
Discover 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.
Arima Onsen | 1 Night
Day 4: Hot Spring Town, Fresh Sushi & Awaji Island
Enjoy 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.
Kobe | 2 Nights
Day 5: Japanese Craftsmanship, Scenic Gardens & Kobe Beef
Visit 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.
Day 6: Departure from Japan
After 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.
