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Fukui Prefecture – Private Echizen Knife Factory Tour |
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This tour will take you to two workshops: Yamaken Woodworks, which specializes in making handles with designs on them that are rare even in Japan, and Ryusen Hamono, which creates beautiful knives with unique patterns on the blades. The way you see kitchen knives will surely change when you witness the views of the craftsmen and the pride they have for their work
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Visit Kinosaki – Halal Friendly / Vegetarian / Vegan Dinner and Stay at Waraku in the Kannabe Highlands |
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Waraku is a restaurant known for using local ingredients home to the Kannabe Highlands, a mountain town near Kinosaki Onsen. Enjoy a halal-friendly, vegetarian or vegan dinner using seasonal products grown in the area and ingredients from the Kannabe Highlands. Experience a private rural homestay at this charming, intimate inn that hosts only one group daily. Guests immerse themselves in the Japanese countryside in a private room with a traditional bath and serene garden view!
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Kochi Prefecture –
Experience an Authentic Countryside Stay in Rural Kochi |
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Experience authentic Countryside Stay in Japan at Nook’s Kitchen & Lodge in rural Kochi. Nestled in a quiet mountain hamlet, this private retreat lets you exclusively rent both a 100-year-old traditional house (kominka) and a modern cabin. Savor exquisite seasonal Japanese game-meat cuisine crafted by a professional female chef using local ingredients. Menu consultations are available for guests staying multiple nights or with dietary restrictions. Spend your days exploring forests and rivers, and your nights under star-filled skies, enjoying a slow, lived-in rural lifestyle far from tourist crowds.
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Kyoto – Countryside stays in Kyoto City: Keihoku |
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Discover a quieter side of Kyoto at Tokuheian, a 200-year-old family-run thatched-roof home passed down through seven generations. Located in Kyoto’s countryside, this historic farmhouse invites guests to experience authentic rural life, from seasonal landscapes and traditional architecture to Japanese food & culture shaped by the land. It’s a place to slow down, connect with nature, and experience traditions that have been part of daily life here for centuries.
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Explore Shizuoka – Countryside Escape with Tea Picking |
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Shizuoka Prefecture offers a compelling countryside escape that blends culture, nature and refined rural hospitality. Guests can enjoy immersive stays in traditional ryokan and countryside inns surrounded by rolling tea fields and mountain landscapes. During green tea picking season, typically from late April through early summer, travelers can participate in hands-on harvesting experiences and learn about one of Japan’s most iconic exports. Clear days reveal breathtaking views of Mt. Fuji rising above the fields, creating unforgettable photo opportunities. With hot springs, local cuisine and easy access from Tokyo, Shizuoka is ideal for clients seeking an authentic and tranquil Japan experience .
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Yokohama City Visitors Bureau – Shiitake & Kikurage Farm Visit |
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Nagashima Farm has a history of more than 500 years of farming in Yokohama. Over the centuries, the farm has raised pigs and chickens, cultivated rice, vegetables, and flowers, and more recently expanded into mushroom cultivation. The mission of Nagashima Farm is to produce high-quality agricultural products while promoting sustainable farming practices. The farm operates its own solar power system and collaborates with researchers to explore new possibilities in agriculture. Visitors can learn about Shiitake and Kikurage cultivation in a sustainable setting, tour the farm and mushroom house, and enjoy dishes featuring fresh Shiitake mushrooms. Learn More or Contact
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Night Sakura Sea of Clouds |
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Best Accommodation for Family Stay in Kyoto |
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Discover the Quiet Beauty of Toyama |
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ANA Celebrates SKYTRAX 5-Star Rating
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Use Code LIMO2026JNTO for a 10% discount |
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Celebrate 60 Years of Expedition Cruising with Our Anniversary Offer
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Friendly Planet Travel
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