Warriors & Blacksmiths: Tracing Samurai Legends around Lake Biwa

Course Details After meeting at JR Maibara Station, your guide will drive you north along Lake Biwa to the historic site of the Battle of Shizugatake, one of the most significant conflicts of Japan’s Sengoku (Warring States) era. A scenic lift takes you partway up the mountain, followed by a short hike to the summit, […]

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A Day in Rural Japan: Farm Life in a Satoyama Mountain Village

Course Details After meeting your guide at JR Maibara Station, take a short local train ride and then head by car into the hills to Kamiyamada, a hidden satoyama settlement nestled among rice fields and forest. Blessed with abundant spring water flowing from the surrounding mountains—once revered as sacred—this quiet village feels like a timeless […]

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Temple Cooking with a Fermentation Master in a Brewery Town

Course Details Join us for an unforgettable day in a historic brewery town just north of Kyoto, where you’ll discover Japan’s deep-rooted fermentation culture and experience temple life through hands-on cooking. Led by a knowledgeable local guide, this tour offers an immersive look into rural traditions, local craftsmanship, and everyday culture that have been sustained […]

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