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


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