Learn Local Fermentation Culture at Myoraku-ji Temple with Noriko

What You’ll Experience A learning-focused fermentation workshop rooted in temple and community life Learn from Noriko, the wife of the head priest of Myoraku-ji Temple and a local fermentation specialist preserving everyday food culture Observe and learn about fermented ingredients such as miso, pickles, and seasonal foods, with light optional participation Knowledge is shared through […]

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Hand-Made Soba with Locals in Quiet Villages near Lake Biwa

What You’ll Experience Visit deeply quiet historic villages in the far northern Lake Biwa region Make hand-made soba together with local residents Enjoy a simple meal and conversation as part of everyday village life Spend a flexible afternoon shaped by the season, weather, and group interest Who Would Enjoy This Tour Important Note: Due to […]

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Warriors & Blacksmiths: Tracing Samurai Legends around Lake Biwa

What You’ll Experience Walk across a historic battlefield overlooking Lake Biwa Learn how this region shaped the rise of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, a key figure of Japan’s late medieval period Discover why northern Lake Biwa functioned as a strategic corridor in medieval Japan Visit villages where faith and daily life continued through centuries of conflict Explore […]

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