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Hi! This is from Hiroshima. This tour is totally diffrent from other ones.
✅ Stay in a 200-Year-Old Japanese House — Live Like a Local in a Hidden Valley
Escape the tourist trail and discover a peaceful valley where only locals live. No shops, no crowds—just the quiet beauty of rural Japan and the rhythm of everyday life in nature.
✅ Highlights
- Stay in a traditional Japanese farmhouse with tatami rooms
- Enjoy matcha tea in the garden or a cozy tatami room
- Cook and share a homemade lunch like a local family
- Choose your own activities: forest walks, river time, rice farming, and more
- Explore Japan’s unique moss culture with a local guide in a private moss garden
✅Perfect for:
- Travelers seeking authentic, off-the-beaten-path Japan
- Nature lovers and cultural explorers
- Families, solo travelers, and small groups
✅This is more than a tour—it’s a memory that lasts.
Let us know what you’d love to do, and we’ll create a one-of-a-kind experience just for you.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
In front of the exit gate at JR Kabe st. Your guide will wait you with your name board.
The bus stop Tsubushi. Hiroden Bus will take you to the Kabe st. or downtown area.
Itinerary
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Step into rural Japan and experience life at a 200-year-old countryside home. This immersive tour begins at JR Kabe Station, followed by a scenic one-hour bus ride through peaceful landscapes. After a short walk, you'll arrive at a traditional Japanese house surrounded by a moss-covered garden—a quiet retreat far from the noise of the city. Join your local host for a hands-on cooking experience using fresh vegetables from the garden, along with locally sourced pork or beef. Together, you'll prepare and enjoy a warm, home-style lunch in a setting that feels like visiting family in the countryside. Whether you're looking to slow down, connect with local life, or simply enjoy a delicious meal in good company, this experience offers a heartfelt taste of Japan’s rural charm.
3 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Come explore the gentle world of moss in our cozy garden. In Japan, moss isn’t just a plant—it’s part of the culture. Did you know Japan has around 1,800 types of moss? That’s nearly one-tenth of all the moss in the world! Moss grows slowly, but over time it creates soft, green carpets that feel like nature’s magic. How many kinds can you spot in our garden? Let’s take a look together.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
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How about a short walk around the neighborhood? We can follow the pretty river nearby—it’s a peaceful spot. Or, if you like, there’s a forest just behind the house where we can enjoy a quiet walk among the trees.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
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I’ll prepare a bowl of matcha just for you. If the weather is nice, you can enjoy it in the moss garden—or inside the tatami room if you prefer. Your host will take great care in preparing everything with sincerity and attention to detail. This is a completely private tea ceremony, so even if it’s your first time, don’t worry. Just relax and enjoy the moment with a warm cup of tea. After the tea celemony, it's your time to leave here. I will see you off at the bus stop.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- 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
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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