Osaka Satoyama Rice Terraces Traditional Farmhouse Walking Tour

2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: Japanese and 1 more

-Visit one of Japan’s rare spots where the beautiful satoyama countryside and terraced rice fields still remain.
-Discover traces of Hidden Christians in an area once linked to mountain ascetic training.
-Visit a local shrine that enshrines a 400-year-old ginkgo tree.
-Enjoy a safe and relaxing forest bath with a guided hiking tour.
-Take a coffee break at a traditional Japanese farmhouse that embodies the essence of Japanese aesthetics.
-Stroll along “Totoro Road,” a path reminiscent of the world from Studio Ghibli’s My Neighbor Totoro.

What's Included

Tour fee
English-speaking tour guide fee
Other personal expenses
Lunch

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

[Nankai Railway “Amami” Station] Address: Amami, Kawachinagano City, Osaka 586-0062 Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before the start time.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    Local shrine built about 1,000 years ago and sacred 400-year-old ginkgo tree designated as a natural monument.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Observe the stone relief that was unearthed in a damaged state, believed to be a precious trace related to Hidden Christians.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Totoro Road Take a leisurely stroll along “Totoro Road,” an abandoned railway path that looks like something out of Studio Ghibli’s My Neighbor Totoro.

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Stroll through Japan’s Beautiful Rural Scenery and Terraced Rice Fields Walk along mountain paths and enjoy the nostalgic scenery of Japan’s traditional countryside and terraced rice fields.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Cafe Time at Traditional Farmhouse “Kyuemon” After the walk, relax at “Kyuemon,” a charming farmhouse cafe that preserves the retro beauty of old Japan.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Lunch is not included in the tour price.
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Tags

Nature and Wildlife Tours
Private and Luxury
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Nature Walks
Small Group
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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