Satoyama feast cuisine and Art

Overview

”Satoyama” is one of Japan's proudest natural landscapes.
”Satoyama” is a place that has been passed on as a treasure house of diverse flora and fauna and as a beautiful landscape through agriculture and forestry, which were once part of people's daily lives.
This tour offers visitors a chance to enjoy local cuisine in Tamba Sasayama City in Hyogo Prefecture, a popular Satoyama in the Kansai area.

The town is also home to many artists. Watchmakers, potters, jewelry artists, photographers, etc. Most of them moved here from the city because they liked the satoyama here. Let's visit their studios!

Meeting place

Your guide will meet you at the JR Sasayamaguchi station.It takes about 1.5 hours from Shin-Osaka to JR Sasayamaguchi Station by new rapid train for about 1,200 yen.From JR Sasayamaguchi station, we will take a hired taxi to the sightseeing spots.(Transportation fares for a guide and guests are not included.)( Guide lives in Osaka so please add 2400 yen for a round trip transportation fee for a guide )

Route

1

Town around Sasayama castle

Sasayama Castle Town, where old-fashioned streets remain and the atmosphere is full of history.There are cafes, grocery stores, and accommodations with a nice atmosphere.
2

Local Cuisine Maekawa

The owner, who was born and raised in this area, cooks using a variety of local ingredients. You will be amazed at how delicious and beautiful the food is!
Each dish is carefully prepared and healthy!
3

Visit Artist's studio

Many types of artists live in Tamba Sasayama and work in their workshops. If you make a reservation in advance, you can have them show you how they work.
Potters, sword smiths, watchmakers, glassworkers, accessory makers, etc. live here.
4

Botan-nabe, a specialty of Tamba Sasayama City

Botan-nabe is the Japanese hot pot dish using wild boar meat.It is rarely seen in urban areas, but is a specialty in the Satoyama.
Botan-nabe with fresh meat is a special winter treat

Details

Location Hyogo
Languages English
Max participants Up to 5 people
Activity duration About 8 hours

Things to know

*The tour fee shows for two or more people. The fee for a single participant will be 40,000 yen.
*The tour fee doesn't include transportation expenses,admission fees and meals/drinks.
Please pay for you and for a guide on the spot.
transportation: better to hire a private car ( I will quote accordingly before your order )
meals/drinks: Satoyama Lunch ( Deluxe course menu ) JPY5800〜 ,Boar meat hot pot for Dinner Please ask.
*The starting time of the tour and the itinerary can be customized.
*The guide is booked for up to 6 hours. Extensions are possible at extra cost.

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