Discover a more traditional way of life in the Japanese mountains

Why not get away from the hustle and bustle of the metropolis and discover a different face of Japan?
Come to one of the small farming villages in the foothills of the Yatsugatake Mountains and participate in a local family's daily life. You can visit a real Japanese home in the countryside, eat delicious home cooking and enjoy plenty of fun activities in a truly authentic context.

For those who want to meet the locals and experience the real thing but still need the comfort and privacy of a hotel room, we propose an easygoing half-day tour that will let you have a taste of rural life without having to stay for the night.

Here, life follows the natural rhythm of seasons, which means you will embark on different adventures depending on the time of your visit. Perhaps you will plant some seedlings in late spring or pluck the freshest vegetables to use as ingredients for your meal in the summer. If you plan to come in autumn, chances are you will help with the harvest, reaping the rice and hanging it to dry under the sun. And well, in winter, you may experience weaving straw to make lucky charms or even miso-making.

The activity will conclude with a delicious meal made with genuine local ingredients together with your host family. You can help with the cooking and learn how to make some typical Japanese dishes such as miso soup and onigiri (rice balls).