
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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Experience Authentic Geisha Entertainment in Asakusa Including Rare Hokan Male Geisha
Tokyo
|120mins
|from $2,799 /group
Explore the Spirit of Prayer with a Kannon Painter in Kamakura, Kanagawa—Temple Tour and Painting Experience
Kamakura
|180mins
|from $101 /person
Discover the Japanese Spirit of “Beauty in Imperfection” through Modern Kintsugi in Tokyo
Tokyo
|90mins
|from $321 /person
Tsukudani & Sencha Green Tea Pairing Experience at a Long-Running Shop in Tokyo
Tokyo
|100mins
|from $101 /person






Blend Your Own Soothing Original Scent With Cedar Essential Oils from Daitokuji Soken-in Temple, Kyoto
Kyoto
|90mins
|from $182 /person
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Private After-Hours Viewing of National Treasure Swords with a Curator in an Okayama Museum
Kyoto/Osaka & around
|120mins
|from $245 /person
Private Tour and Tasting of Craft Gin the World is Buzzing Over at a Kanazawa Craft Gin Distillery
Kanazawa
|100mins
|from $239 /person
A Traditional Thatched Architecture Tour and Private Talk from a Master Thatcher in Kobe
Kyoto/Osaka & around
|180mins
|from $648 /group
Feel the Spirit of Samurai with Noh, Iaido and Kaiseki Cuisine in a 260-Year-Old Kyoto Samurai Residence
Kyoto
|120mins
|from $2,038 /group
Sumptuous Tea Time and Maiko Entertainment at Art Deco Landmark Fortune Garden Kyoto
Kyoto
|60mins
|from $1,239 /group
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