Ayabe attractions

1. Tea Ceremony Experience Unique Points: • Self-brewing style: Guests brew their own matcha and green tea, instead of just watching a master. • Relaxed, friendly atmosphere: No strict rules — focus on enjoying tea naturally, in a cozy tearoom. • Real Uji tea: Using authentic Uji matcha and green tea from Kyoto’s historic tea region. 2. Calligraphy Workshop Unique Points: • Blend of Zen and Art: Not just practicing letters — focus on mindfulness, expression, and feeling the brush. • Create a personal scroll: Guests make their own calligraphy piece and take it home as a personalized souvenir. • Beginner-friendly: No experience needed — designed for first-timers and casual learners. 3. Tea Field Walking Tour Unique Points: • 800 years of tea history: Walk through tea fields that have supported Japan’s tea culture for centuries. • Quiet countryside experience: Zen, peaceful countryside walk. • Local insights: Learn about tea farming traditions, not just sightseeing.

Begin your journey with a pickup in Osaka and head straight to the meeting point to board the bus. Drive to Amanohashidate, a sandbar connecting both sides of Miyazu Bay. This scenic spot, meaning Bridge to Heaven, is one of Japan's Three Views. Admire the pine-covered sandbar, take photos of the white sandy beaches, and enjoy views of the Aso Sea and the Sea of Japan. Next, visit Chion-ji Temple at the southern end of the sandbar, dedicated to Manjushri, the god of wisdom. Walk through the ancient gate and see a fan-shaped poem symbolizing progress. Continue to Ine, a charming fishing village known for its boat houses. Explore the waterfront, take a boat ride if you like, and wander around the town to see shops and restaurants. Finally, return to the bus and head back to Osaka to end the day.

Experience to meet Funasushi origin of Sushi in Japan. Try 3types of Funasushi with local Sake Shichihonyari chosen by Kuramoto.This experience is held at private cozy Machiya Bar. Funasushi is only served in Shiga prefecture in Japan, If you like Sushi, fermentation food, Sake, you must try it! Good access from Kyoto, Osaka, Gifu.

Enjoy Nagahama on a guided walking tour of the city, including traditional Soy sause tasting. After this private guided tour, you can enjoy sightseeing as you like. Be careful, you may notice that 1 day is too short to enjoy Nagahama city enough, because of too much contents may catch your curiosity! We will help you Save your time on sightseeing spots researching and trip planning Flexible route options to suit your schedule Explore Nagahama with your eyes and tastebuds without language barriers Let's explore Nagahama, food, sake, nature, history, culture, shopping, everything exists!

This is a one-day tour that will take you on a trip to enjoy the scenery of Lake Biwa and Chikubu Island, as well as experience the culture of Nagahama and Japan. The first spot of this tour is the Nagahama Castle Observatory. You can enjoy a panoramic view of Nagahama City, Mountain Ibuki, the highest peak in Shiga Prefecture, and Lake Biwa, the largest lake in Japan. Next, a ferry ride across Lake Biwa takes you to the second spot of the tour, Chikubu Island, a Japanese religious gathering place. Here you can visit historic temples and shrines, as well as enjoy the serenity of nature. After returning to Nagahama Harbor and taking a short break, you will visit Kurokabe Square. Here you can explore the charming downtown of Nagahama, view traditional buildings, and taste the local foods. 

You can enjoy the countryside nearby Kyoto City. The guide is born and raised on this city and know everything about this area. You can visit special temple Kyoto Taishakuten Temple with 108 bells. Also, you will be purified by going through the big ring. Additionally, you can enjoy beautiful local lunch at the traditional restaurant. Finally, you enjoy shopping at the Michino-eki store. We're looking forward to meeting you.

This tour offers an exquisite blend of Kyoto's breathtaking landscapes and cultural immersion. With an optional ride on the renowned Sagano Romantic Train, you can witness Kyoto's vibrant maple season scenery. Explore significant sites like the mystical Arashiyama Bamboo Forest and the serene Tenryu Temple, and enjoy a delightful street food stroll, sampling Kyoto's unique culinary offerings. The picturesque views at Togetsukyo Bridge and the tranquil Arashiyama Park complete this unforgettable experience.

Embark on an e-bike tour perfect for adventure enthusiasts eager to explore traditional Japanese rural landscapes, historical shrines, and the birthplace of Super Mario. Friendly local guides, born and raised in the town, will guide you in English. Choose between two courses: Course A, which includes a hands-on soba noodle-making experience and a soba set meal, or Course B, featuring local produce at a restaurant in a traditional Japanese house. Whether you're with family, a group, or alone, you'll have a great time. Enjoy the unique Kyoto countryside (Satoyama) experience in Sonobe, Kyoto, where you can hear birds singing and the river flowing. Our tour is only a 30-minute train ride from Kyoto City. We also offer options like wearing a kimono and playing the traditional Japanese instrument koto for free. Vegan, vegetarian, and allergy-friendly meals are available upon request.

※This is a private tour for one group only. ※Some guides can speak German, Dutch, Bangladeshi, Hindu, and Urdu. If you have a language preference, please contact us before making a reservation. A cycling tour in Arashiyama, Kyoto is the best way to fully enjoy the charm of Kyoto in the early morning tranquility using an eco-friendly and comfortable electric bicycle. As you cycle through the bamboo forest, you will hear the soothing sound of bamboo swaying in the wind and the chirping of birds. Thanks to electric bicycles, you can easily go up the slopes, so even those who are not confident in their physical strength can participate with confidence. You will be able to create special memories by experiencing Kyoto's rich culture and history. This tour is a wonderful journey that combines nature and history.

We will hold an experiential activity where you can actually cook teppanyaki under the guidance of a chef while eating. It will be a valuable experience. You will enjoy your meal and then have the opportunity to try flambéing the steak for the main course. The menu is based on French cuisine that combines high-quality ingredients from various regions with local ingredients, and is prepared on a hot plate, with each dish prepared with care. Enjoy the delicious food prepared by the chef at a high-end teppanyaki restaurant and have a valuable experience that you cannot have anywhere else, making it even more enjoyable. You will enter the kitchen and experience cooking various ingredients under the guidance of the chef, grilling them on a teppanyaki grill, flambéing them, cutting them, plating them, etc. This experience is available to those who want to have a valuable experience in Japan, those who are interested in cooking, and families with children, from age 10 onwards.

Led by local host who is a 5th generation Matcha tea farmer, our guests can be a part of legacy passed down for generations. You will have a chance to visit local Matcha Farmers, invited to traditional Japanese style home to enjoy delicately crafted Matcha Lunch Set, participate in Matcha tasting and tea tasting. You will not only learn all about Matcha but also smell, taste, and even take home some of those premium Matcha from farm previously owned by the Imperial Family.