Quiet Escapes in Rural Japan
Find peace beyond Japan’s cities
Explore Japan’s serene countryside with unique experiences just a short day trip from major cities. Step away from the crowds and immerse yourself in peaceful surroundings, learning from master artisans with the support of skilled interpreters. Transportation can be arranged for your convenience, so there’s no need to worry about how to get there. Amidst a busy travel schedule, take a moment to enjoy the quiet beauty of the journey and the tranquility of the experience.
-Daytrip from Tokyo-
Just 2 hours from Tokyo, you can explore entirely different landscapes of Japan. Perfect for a day trip, immerse yourself in breathtaking scenery and enjoy extraordinary experiences in a peaceful atmosphere.
sake tasting Gunma From Tokyo St. : 2 hours by car
zen meditation Shakuhachi traditional japanese instrument Hakone
From Tokyo St. : 2 hours by train or 1.5 hours by car
mandara painting Kamakura From Tokyo St. : 1 hour by train
modern ikebana Kamakura From Tokyo St. : 1 hour by train
hanko making Kamakura From Tokyo St. : 1 hour by train
calligraphy Kamakura From Tokyo St. : 1 hour by train
retreat Kanagawa From Tokyo St. : 2 hours by train or 1.5 hours by car
ikebana Kanagawa Yokohama From Tokyo St. : 1 hour by train
yabusame Nikko Tochigi From Tokyo St. : 2 hours by train or car
-Daytrip from Kyoto/Osaka-
Just 2 hours from bustling Kyoto, immerse yourself in the rich tradition and history of Japan in peaceful surroundings. Perfect for a day trip, this serene escape lets you enjoy the quiet and leave behind the rush of travel and daily life.
bonsai Nagoya Aichi From Kyoto St. : 1 hour by shinkansen
From Osaka St. : 1.5 hours by shinkansen
incense Nagoya Aichi From Kyoto St. : 1 hour by shinkansen
From Osaka St. : 1.5 hours by shinkansen
tea ceremony Nagoya Aichi From Kyoto St. : 1 hour by shinkansen
From Osaka St. : 1.5 hours by shinkansen
Geisha traditional fishing Gifu night time entertainment
From Kyoto St. : 1.5 hours by shinkansen From Osaka St. : 2.5 hours by shinkansen
mandala Nara From Kyoto St. : 1 hour by car
From Osaka St. : 1 hour by car
sake tasting Nara From Kyoto St. : 1 hour by car
From Osaka St. : 1 hour by car
zazen meditation vegetarian cuisin Mie From Kyoto St. : 2 hours by train and car
From Osaka St. : 2hours by train and car
koto performance traditional Japanese instrument Hyogo From Kyoto St. : 1.5 hours by train or car
From Osaka St. : 1 hour by train or car
bonsai Hyogo From Kyoto St. : 2 hours by train and car
From Osaka St. : 2 hour by train or car
sake tasting Hyogo From Kyoto St. : 2.5 hours by train and car
From Osaka St. : 2 hours by train or car
fermentation miso making Lake Biwa Shika From Kyoto St. : 1 hour by shinkansen
From Osaka St. : 1.5 hours by shinkansen
incense-making Koyosan temple Lake Biwa Shika From Kyoto St. : 2 hours by car
From Osaka St. : 2 hours by car
Last Minute Availability
Sake Brewery Tour and Multi-Variety Sake Tasting at a Historic Brewery in Nishijin, Kyoto
Kyoto
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100mins
|from ¥32,000 /person
Bonsai Creation and Tea Ceremony at Master Kunio Kobayashi’s Shunkaen Bonsai Museum
Tokyo
|100mins
|from ¥27,000 /person
Private Japanese Scent-Making Experience with a Scenting Designer in Tokyo
Tokyo
|120mins
|from ¥124,000 /group
Japan’s Unique Kana Calligraphy, Taught by a Prominent Kyoto Calligraphy Family with Four Generations of History
Kyoto
|120mins
|from ¥25,000 /person
Private Zazen Meditation Experience at a Zen Temple in Asakusa, with Matcha and Sweets
Tokyo
|110mins
|from ¥27,000 /person
Available Today: Repair a Traditional Ceramic with Modern Kintsugi Techniques in Nihonbashi, Tokyo
Tokyo
|90mins
|from ¥35,000 /person
Zazen Meditation and Goma Fire Ritual Center the Inner Self at the Temple of the Shogunate in Ueno, Tokyo
Tokyo
|80mins
|from ¥32,000 /person
Explore Japan’s History of Urban Architectural Modernization in Marunouchi, Tokyo
Tokyo
|120mins
|from ¥25,000 /person
Private Before & After Hours Access to Myoshin-ji Taizo-in for Special Tour and Zazen Meditation (Matcha Included)
Kyoto
|90mins
|from ¥150,000 /group
The Spirit of Zen through Vegetarian Devotional Cuisine and Zazen Meditation at Mie’s Shitennoji Temple
Central Japan
|150mins
|from ¥172,000 /group
Create a Personal Seal, Hand-finished by an Artisan at a Longstanding Kamakura Shop [ Basic Plan ]
Kamakura
|30mins
|from ¥36,000 /person
Miso Making, Amazake & Doburoku Sake Tasting at a Centuries-Old Shop in Osaka
Osaka
|120mins
|from ¥25,000 /person
Private Suiboku-ga Painting Lesson in Frank Lloyd Wright-Designed Building
Tokyo
|150mins
|from ¥47,300 /person
The finest sake and paired bites, in the heart of Roppongi
Tokyo
|60mins
|from ¥27,600 /person
Craft Your Own Nagoya Folding Fan at a Heritage Fan Shop Near Nagoya Castle
Nagoya
|90mins
|from ¥24,000 /person
Make a Traditional Edo Paper Lantern at a Long-Running Shop in Tokyo
Tokyo
|120mins
|from ¥37,000 /person
Woodworking Your Own Chopsticks at Mogami Kogei – with Paulownia Box
Tokyo
|90mins
|from ¥30,000 /person
Available Today: Maki-e Decoration Experience at a Longstanding Lacquerware Specialty Shop in Nihonbashi, Tokyo
Tokyo
|90mins
|from ¥32,000 /person
Enjoy Traditional Architecture & Kaiseki Lunch at a Historic Restaurant — Includes Tea Ceremony
Tokyo
|180mins
|from ¥39,000 /person
Authentic Japanese Tea ceremony in a private tea room of the prestigious Master
Tokyo
|80mins
|from ¥25,000 /person
Learn Suiboku-ga Ink Painting Privately from a Kyoto Artist - Includes Matcha Sweets
Kyoto
|120mins
|from ¥31,000 /person
Private Behind-the-Scenes Art and Architecture Tour of the Umeda Sky Building and its Kuchu Teien Observatory
Osaka
|60mins
|from ¥26,000 /person
An Evening of Tranquility: Private Zazen and Unique Plant-Based Buddhist Cuisine
Kyoto
|120mins
|from ¥28,000 /person
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An Evening of Tranquility: Private Zazen and Unique Plant-Based Buddhist Cuisine
Kyoto
|120mins
|from ¥28,000 /person
Taste Tsukudani, a Beloved Seafood Delicacy from the Edo Period, & Make Onigiri
Tokyo
|120mins
|from ¥13,000 /person
Private Sake Tasting and Gallery Tour at the Brewery of Noguchi Naohiko, the “God of Sake Brewing”
Kanazawa
|60mins
|from ¥86,000 /group
Private Sushi Making Experience with a Master Sushi Chef Trained at an Eminent Sushi Restaurant
Tokyo
|90mins
|from ¥104,000 /group
Learn Kintsugi from an Artisan at a Lacquer Studio in Kyoto – Repair Your Favorite Vintage Japanese Tableware
Kyoto
|120mins
|from ¥31,000 /person
Hike the Old Tokaido Road up to the Hakone Pass with a Local Guide for Spectacular Views of Lake Ashinoko
Hakone/Odawara
|420mins
|from ¥130,000 /group
Explore Tatami Culture in Sakai, Osaka—Heritage Tour and Hands-On Tatami Making
Osaka
|140mins
|from ¥39,000 /person
Enter the World of Traditional Wabi Fireworks in a Crafting and Launching Experience
Mt.Fuji & around
|230mins
|from ¥201,000 /group
Craft a Charming Journal with Traditional Handmade Washi Paper
Kyoto
|100mins
|from ¥12,100 /person
Savor History with Edomae Sushi and a Guided Art Museum Tour in Ryogoku, Tokyo
Tokyo
|180mins
|from ¥262,000 /group
Architectural Tour of the Former Nintendo HQ in Kyoto with a Modern Wing by Tadao Ando
Kyoto
|90mins
|from ¥25,000 /person
Experience Private Sushi Making with a Professional Chef and Discover the Depth of Edomae Sushi in Tokyo
Tokyo
|120mins
|from ¥47,000 /person
Private Tour and Tasting of Craft Gin the World is Buzzing Over at a Kanazawa Craft Gin Distillery
Kanazawa
|100mins
|from ¥38,000 /person
Woodworking Your Own Chopsticks at Mogami Kogei – with Paulownia Box
Tokyo
|90mins
|from ¥30,000 /person
Legendary knife crafting at Wada Shouten – with personalization
Osaka
|120mins
|from ¥48,000 /person
Observe Sumo Training at a Sumo Stable in Ryogoku, Tokyo – with Expert Commentary and Souvenir
Tokyo
|130mins
|from ¥40,000 /person
Discover Koji, the Secret Ingredient Behind Umami, with A Koji-Based Drink Tasting & Lunch
Tokyo
|120mins
|from ¥34,100 /person
Learn to Paint with the Spirit of Zen in Sumi-e Ink Art
Tokyo
|150mins
|from ¥29,000 /person
[1 Night] Stay at an Inn in Higashi Chaya District, Enjoy Kanazawa's Fine Cuisine and Bonsai Making
Kanazawa
|1night
|from ¥84,000 /person
Venture into the World of Top Grade Organic Matcha and Matcha Sweets at a Longstanding Tea Producer in Uji, Kyoto
Kyoto
|120mins
|from ¥200,000 /person
A Local Hike and Cycle Through the Mountain Trails of Hida Takayama Where History and Traditional Life Come Alive
Gifu
|480mins
|from ¥67,100 /person
Experience the Power of Sumo: Private Guided Morning Practice Tour and Learn About Japan's National Sport
Tokyo
|90mins
|from ¥26,000 /person
Toyosu Market Off-limits Wholesale Area Tour & Private Sushi Making with a Master Sushi Chef
Tokyo
|240mins
|from ¥282,000 /group
Nakamura Tokichi, Uji Relaxed Tea Ceremony Experience with Tea Milling
Kyoto
|60mins
|from ¥14,000 /person
Koji Making at Umekoji Fermentation Factory Kyoto – Snacks and Seasonal Sake Pairing Included
Kyoto
|150mins
|from ¥30,000 /person
Special Tour of Kennin-ji, Kyoto’s Oldest Zen Temple – with Cake and Matcha Tea Time
Kyoto
|90mins
|from ¥280,000 /group
Forge a Samurai Knife at Asano Kajiya, a Distinguished Blacksmith's Workshop in Gifu
Gifu
|360mins
|from ¥44,900 /person
Zazen Meditation and Goma Fire Ritual Center the Inner Self at the Temple of the Shogunate in Ueno, Tokyo
Tokyo
|80mins
|from ¥32,000 /person
Tea Plantation Tour and Organic Green Tea Tasting in the Birthplace of Japanese Green Tea, Kyoto
Kyoto
|150mins
|from ¥28,000 /person
Tea Ceremony by Urasenke Deputy Tea Master Sokyu Nara at Historic Tearoom in Kanazawa
Kanazawa
|60mins
|Price upon request
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