Local Food and Handicraft: Fruit Auction Tour and Bamboo Fruit Basket Making in Kochi Wholesale Market

On this tour you can experience Kochi’s food culture and traditional craftsmanship at....

Wild Fire on the Mountain

There is no easy way to summarize this tour. Words like unique are not enough. You will enter into the world of a small collective of people making...

Harvest the Scent of Yuzu:
A Rural Experience in Umaji Village

Yuzu, known for its refreshing aroma and mellow acidity, is one of Japan’s most familiar citrus fruits and a beloved ingredient that plays a supporting role in bringing out the flavors of a wide variety of dishes. ....

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Tea Ceremony, Meditation, and Garden Views; Serenity at Kochi’s Historic Temple

This special experience takes place at Yōhōji, a temple rarely visited by tourists. Guests can hear stories directly ........

Kochi Castle and Exclusive Tea and Meditation Experience at Kochi’s Historic Temple

This is a 5-hour tour visiting Kochi Castle and Yōhōji Temple with an English-speaking guide....

Hot Iron and Hard Wood in the Heart of the Shimanto

Travel to the last untouched river valley of Japan and strike steel. Deep in the country-side you will meet an artisan blacksmith and his partner, a hunter and woodworker. They work closely in concert with one another, forging steel and shaping wood .......

Crimson Screens and Crystal-Clear Brews: Discovering Rural Japan's Hidden Culture

Art, history, beautiful food and drink. This tour brings you in contact with the traditions of Akaoka in Kochi Japan. One might assume this quiet town has little to offer, but you will learn .....

Shikoku Mountain Escape:
Sacred Shrines, Tea Fields and Festival Feast

Discover the hidden magic of rural Shikoku on this immersive day tour through a secluded village. ....

The Mindful Wayfarer

Walk from the sacred halls of Kokubunji temple to a hyper-local neighborhood brewery

Modern Japan blends the ancient with the contemporary, the east with the west. On this exclusive journey, you will immerse yourself in this captivating ....

Beyond Seventeen Syllables: Haiku in the Mountains of Kochi

Beautiful words, beautiful scenery, beautiful food and new friends. Find your inspiration in the majestic mountains of Kochi. Surrounded by nature and gently guided by experienced poets, hone your wordsmithing skills.

A Taste From the Master’s Cup

Did you know that the aroma and taste of sake can be altered by the cup you drink it from? Join us to explore the craft of traditional Japanese ceramics and experience first-hand just how significant that difference can be....

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