Takako
5.0
1 review
People over profit. This is the sentiment that underpins this Kansai-based travel experience group and its team of charming hosts. Aiming to highlight rural charm in the lesser-known parts nearby Kyoto, these tours will take you on a journey otherwise untouched by tourists and large travel corporations. By joining one of their tours, you’ll engage with the local community and feel the warmth of the townspeople.
Member since Apr 18, 2023
Reviews
Joe Lemanski
What an amazing experience! We had such a fun time with Ryo, our guide, who showed us around her home town of Kinomoto. One of our desires for our trip to Japan was to get out a bit from the city a...read more
Experiences
Food Tours
SHIGA
Unveil the Secrets of Sake & Soy Sauce in a Brewery Town
Venture off-the-beaten path to Kinomoto, a picturesque town in Shiga prefecture. Tour local breweries (sake and soy sauce), interact with the townspeople, visit a Buddhist temple, and stop by charming shops along the way.
from ¥8,000 per guest - 3.5 hours
Private Experience
Dining Experiences
SHIGA
Local Artisans, Japanese Food, & Walking Tour in Shiga
Take a nature, history, & culture lover experience through Samegai-juku & Kaminyu in the picturesque Shiga Prefecture (near Kyoto)! Tour mountain villages, enjoy local cuisine, engage with artisans, & get your steps in on this guided walking tour.
from ¥16,000 per guest - 6 hours
With lunch
Private Experience
Cooking Classes
SHIGA
Brewery Town Walk & Buddhist Temple Cooking in Kinomoto
Experience the road less traveled in Kinomoto Brewery Town! Engage with the local community, participate in a cooking workshop at Myorakuji Buddhist Temple, and walk the town's breweries and shops.
from ¥18,000 per guest - 6 hours
Regional food
Private Experience