Stay in a Traditional Japanese House, Encounter Locals in Chiba

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2 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 2 more

Escape the urban city of Tokyo and experience a quiet traditional life surrounded by nature—the best way to immerse yourself in the local life of Japanese people.

Just an hour from Tokyo, Chiba Prefecture's untouched natural abundance is incredible. Immerse yourself in local life and culture, savor the beauty of nature and local cuisine, and experience a deeper side of Japan.

This plan is based on lodging in a 100-year-old rural house. Experience traditional Japanese rural life through a variety of activities, including participating in a chopstick-making workshop, visiting nearby traditional temples, and learning Japanese cooking from the owner of your accommodation.

1)Round trip from your hotel in our private car
2)A qualified guide and a driver will accompany your party in a private car
3)Fully operated by Japanese staff who have great knowledge of the surroundings, and curate your personalized hassle-free tour

What's Included

Private transportation
1st Day lunch and dinner / 2nd day breakfast and lunch
Chopstick-making workshop fee
Air-conditioned vehicle
1 night accommodation
Fuel surcharge
Parking Fees
Guide: In-person: English, Spanish, French
Gratuity *5-20%

Meeting and pickup

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

Itinerary

Duration: 2 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Historical and cultural sightseeing / Workshop and cooking

    6 stops
  • 1

    Wooden Kannon Hall built on top of a rock deep in the forest in 1028. You will be amazed by the careful and precise work done by people of the time and feel how Japanese culture and architecture are strongly connected with natural materials. The view from the corridor offers the majestic Boso mountain range.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 2

    Discover a small, serene temple with a beautiful garden and small bell hall. The sculptures displayed there worked by Nami-no-Ihachi, profoundly influenced Katsushika Hokusai, inspiring his famous work, "The great Wave off Kanagawa" one of his 'Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Indulge in a hearty countryside lunch featuring exceptionally fresh seafood that can only be savored locally, alongside a variety of meats. This generous and satisfying meal will fill your stomach and leave you wanting more.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Visit a woodwork craftsman's studio and explore Japanese culture through his work and tools. Craft your own chopsticks in the workshop, and later enjoy dinner using the tools you've made.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 5

    Visit a local sake brewery and savor the pure taste of Japanese sake. Brewery tours are available upon request. *Please note that sake breweries are not typically open to tourists, so tours may not be available depending on their work schedules. Please make your request early.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Visit the local farmers' market and explore a variety of fresh, locally harvested produce. Enhance your dinner menu with the freshest vegetables straight from the field. After checking into your traditional Japanese farmhouse, the owner will join your team to prepare delicious tempura using the freshly bought vegetables.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Savor Local delicacy and explore Japanese coutryside.

    5 stops
  • 7

    Rise early and visit the morning market, which has been around for over 400 years. Fresh locally caught vegetables and fish are on display. Trying street food you've never seen while chatting with the locals or having breakfast in small restaurants to try Sashimi in the morning will be another unforgettable experience. *Market opens on sunny days and closes on rainy days. The market becomes more vibrant during the weekends.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 8

    short break to relax in a quiet cafe along the coast after breakfast.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 9

    Just an hour away from Tokyo, you can find a medieval countryside landscape that looks as if time has stood still.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 10

    Merge yourself with the pure nature of Chiba at Yoro Valley dotted with waterfalls. Fresh greenery can be enjoyed from spring to summer. In autumn Awamata Falls dyed in red by the Japanese maple leaves, offers the most spectacular view in the valley.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 11

    Started in 2019 Kurukku Fields is a new type of sustainable laboratory. It is a combination of open air museum and farmland offering unique scenery. You can of course enjoy a variety of organic food farmed here. Release yourself and feel the good vibration of nature with all your senses before you head back to Tokyo.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Japan Star Travel Agency

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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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