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A Day in Rural Japan: Farm Life in a Satoyama Mountain Village
A Day in Rural Japan: Farm Life in a Satoyama Mountain Village
A Day in Rural Japan: Farm Life in a Satoyama Mountain Village
A Day in Rural Japan: Farm Life in a Satoyama Mountain Village
A Day in Rural Japan: Farm Life in a Satoyama Mountain Village

A Day in Rural Japan: Farm Life in a Satoyama Mountain Village

Japan-Kanto , Shiga , Gunma , Kiryu
Booking confirmed within 7 working day(s)
Duration:1 day(s)
Guided language: English
Free cancellation 11 day(s) prior to experience date
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・Try hands-on farming with local families in a peaceful mountain village.
・Enjoy a fresh, home-cooked lunch made with seasonal ingredients from the village harvest.
・Create your own indigo-dyed textile in a fun, hands-on workshop.
・Meet artisans and discover how age-old crafts are evolving in rural Japan at Kimono Shits Studio.
・Meet friendly locals and discover how people live in harmony with nature, both now and in the past.
・Guided by residents who share stories and foster real connections.

[5% App discount] Code: APP5OFF , HK: APP15HK

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After meeting your guide at JR Maibara Station, take a short local train ride and then head by car into the hills to Kamiyamada, a hidden satoyama settlement nestled among rice fields and forest.
Blessed with abundant spring water flowing from the surrounding mountains—once revered as sacred—this quiet village feels like a timeless scene from Japan’s rural past. Depending on the season, you’ll join a local farmer for a glimpse into rice field work, from planting young seedlings to harvesting the golden crop.
Next, explore the region’s natural craft culture with a hands-on indigo dyeing workshop. Using leaves grown locally, you’ll create your own beautifully hand-dyed tenugui to take home as a keepsake. Then, visit a small shirt-making studio that breathes new life into old kimono fabric—an inspiring example of sustainability rooted in tradition.
Lunch is a quiet highlight: a fresh, homemade meal made with the village’s own rice and seasonal vegetables, prepared with care by members of the local community. Vegetarian and vegan meals can be arranged upon request.
This experience is especially well-suited for families looking to connect with rural Japan at a gentle pace—where nature, culture, and warm hospitality come together in everyday life.

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This is a private tour. Only your group will participate.
You can customize it as you like. If you have any requests please let us know in advance.
If you want to change your schedule even on the tour day, your guide is always happy to help you.
You can skip the spot where you don't go (※in this case we do not refund any fees) or change it with another place.
If you add some new spots by your request, please pay the ticket fee on the spot. (Note that you may need to pay extra transportation fee)

Reminders

  • Course Notes

  • ・Available year-round (except during the New Year holiday season)

  • ・This one-day course starts at 10 am.

  • ・Meeting point is JR Maibara Station, but your guide may conclude the tour at Takatsuki Station

  • ・Suitable for all ages. No strenuous activities.

  • ・For child participants, please ensure that those under age 18 are accompanied by an adult. Adult rates start from 13 years old.

  • ・Children under 13 can join for ¥11,440 each. Children under 6 are free, but the base price (which covers up to 2 participants) still applies even if joining with just one adult and one child.

  • ・Rain or shine.

  • ・We strongly recommend purchasing appropriate travel insurance in advance. Although minimal insurance is included.

  • Representative Contact: Biwako Backroads (3Chroma LLC) Representative: Takako Matsui

  • Email Address: biwakobackroads.japan@gmail.com

  • Phone Number: ①0749-53-2119, ②080-6136-6187

  • Terms and Conditions

  • ・Tour Cancellation by Biwako Backroads

  • We will only cancel your tour if a situation arises which is beyond our control such as a natural disaster, severe or dangerous weather conditions (details below), civil or political unrest, war, terrorism, industrial action, disruption of public transport services, or illness or injury that appears too serious for you to safely participate.

  • If we cancel your tour we will refund all money you have paid us, but we will not be liable to compensate you for any inconvenience or incidental expenses you might have incurred including transportation to our meeting place.

Cancellation Policy

  • Cancellations 11 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free
  • For cancellations made 8 to 10 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 20% will apply
  • For cancellations made 2 to 7 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 30% will apply
  • For cancellations made 1 to 1 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 40% will apply
  • Cancellation is not allowed between 0–0 days from the selected date. Orders cannot be canceled or modified, and refunds will not be granted.
NOTE
  • Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once the cancellation is confirmed, you will receive your refund within 14 working days.

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