Osaka Satoyama Rice Terraces Traditional Farmhouse Walking Tour

Osaka Prefecture, Japan
Duration2h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesJapanese, English
Group sizeUp to 3 travelers

Overview

-Visit one of Japan’s rare spots where the beautiful satoyama countryside and terraced rice fields still remain.
-Discover traces of Hidden Christians in an area once linked to mountain ascetic training.
-Visit a local shrine that enshrines a 400-year-old ginkgo tree.
-Enjoy a safe and relaxing forest bath with a guided hiking tour.
-Take a coffee break at a traditional Japanese farmhouse that embodies the essence of Japanese aesthetics.
-Stroll along “Totoro Road,” a path reminiscent of the world from Studio Ghibli’s My Neighbor Totoro.

What's included

  • Tour fee
  • English-speaking tour guide fee
  • Other personal expenses
  • Lunch

What to expect

  1. 20m
    Local shrine built about 1,000 years ago and sacred 400-year-old ginkgo tree designated as a natural monument.
  2. 20m
    Observe the stone relief that was unearthed in a damaged state, believed to be a precious trace related to Hidden Christians.
  3. Kawachinagano
    45m
    Totoro Road
    Take a leisurely stroll along “Totoro Road,” an abandoned railway path that looks like something out of Studio Ghibli’s My Neighbor Totoro.
  4. 30m
    Stroll through Japan’s Beautiful Rural Scenery and Terraced Rice Fields
    Walk along mountain paths and enjoy the nostalgic scenery of Japan’s traditional countryside and terraced rice fields.
  5. 30m
    Cafe Time at Traditional Farmhouse “Kyuemon”
    After the walk, relax at “Kyuemon,” a charming farmhouse cafe that preserves the retro beauty of old Japan.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

[Nankai Railway “Amami” Station]
Address: Amami, Kawachinagano City, Osaka 586-0062
Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before the start time.

End point

[Nankai Railway “Amami” Station]
Address: Amami, Kawachinagano City, Osaka 586-0062
Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before the start time.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Lunch is not included in the tour price.
  • Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before the departure time.
  • Please bring your own water for hydration.
  • Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing suitable for walking.

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