Traditional Japan house & Life Experience

5.0(6)6 h 30 minBy シークレットプライベートツアー

About this activity

This half-day English guided tour is for up to three guests. It offers a rare chance to experience the authentic charm of rural Japan — something you won't find in big cities.

You'll wear a traditional yukata and explore a 130-year-old Japan house and garden, taking memorable photos along the way. At Nakatsu Castle, famous for its flowers, you'll enjoy another photo opportunity.

The tour includes a visit to a traditional wagasa (Japan umbrella) workshop, a tasting of matcha and wagashi at a long-established sweets shop, and a hands-on wagashi-making session with a skilled artisan.

You'll also enjoy a soba lunch and visit to a century-old tea shop to taste premium gyokuro and a beautiful matcha parfait.

This unique experience invites you to discover the beauty, flavor, and craftmanship of Japan's cultural heritage in just six and a half hours.

What's included

✓Gyokuro(Japanese Tea)Macha Sweets
✓Air-conditioned vehicle
✓Japanese lunch fee
✓Wagashi-making fee
✓Kimono rental and dressing fee

Not included

✕Hair styling and makeup for kimono dressing
✕Personal purchases,shopping and any additional food or drink expenses

Meeting and pickup

At Nakatsu station South Exit. The driver will be waiting for you with a sign with the lead travelers name.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Participation is limited to healthy individuals aged between 16 and 80
For wearing a yukata,please inform us of your usual clothing and shoe sizes in advance
Depending on the day, the lunch may be changed to sushi and Nakatsu fried chicken, and the experience at Niwa Saryo may be replaced with a matcha experience in a traditional Japanese house
Please note that this tour is not suitable for those with food allerges,especially buckwheat(soba)allergies

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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