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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