Stay with a Local Family in Ojika Island Japan

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1 day (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: Japanese and 1 more

An immersive cultural experience and memorable encounter with local traditions. Find your second home on Ojika Island. Stay with a local family and immerse yourself in local culture and community. Spend a leisurely afternoon fishing with dad. Then get a full "taste" of island life, feasting on the local dishes that you get to prepare with mom, using the day's harvest and catch. Bond with your hosts over dinner and soon enough it will feel like home. This experience can be enjoyed greatly by any kind of traveler: solo, friends, couples, and families.

Example Menu

Main

Sashimi

Fresh raw fish caught locally

Main

Oshizushi

A type of pressed sushi which is a local delicacy.

Main

Tempura

Deep fried sea food and vegetables: all locally sourced.

Main

Peanut tofu

A kind of dish that resembles bean curd but instead of soybeans locally produced peanuts are used.

What's Included

Private transportation
Dinner
Breakfast
Tour Guide
Coffee and/or Tea
Lunch
Alcoholic Beverages

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

The staff in charge and a homestay family will be waiting for you at Ojika Island ferry terminal at 16:00 next to the tourism office. The ferry terminal is very small and you can find us easily.

What to expect

Guests visiting Ojika Island have a unique opportunity to stay with a local family. It’s a great opportunity to immerse yourself in local culture and community by taking part in the daily activities of your host family. Try out fishing and farming with dad. Then get a full “taste” of island life by feasting on the homemade local dishes that you get to prepare with mom using the day’s harvest and catch. Bond with your hosts over dinner and soon enough it will feel like visiting your grandparents. The simple lifestyle and values of Ojika Island’s people are what make this island so attractive. Through our homestay experience, you can become a part of the local community and experience the island life first hand.

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are welcomed (free of charge) as long as parents look after them.
Supplied by Ojika Island Tourism

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Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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