Located only 10 minutes by train from the modern and fashionable downtown Kobe, the Kita Ward is home to traditional landscape and scenery.
Come and meet the people who are trying to preserve the traditional rural culture nurtured in thatched houses, rich nature, and beautiful rice paddies. Experience the “Japan” they hope to pass on to future generations.

Rural Culture Experience Tour - Enjoy the original Japanese rural landscape and culture

Hyogo

Experience details

LocationKobe
Days availableIrregular days off
Time<Thatching + Bamboo Craft Experience>9:00~17:00
<Bamboo Craft Experience>9:00~16:00
<Thatching Experience>9:00~15:30
Duration<Thatching + Bamboo Craft Experience>8 hours
<Bamboo Craft Experience>7 hours
<Thatching Experience>6.5 hours
Participants2 to 4 people
GuideIncluded
Guide languagesEnglish, Japanese
Meeting pointHata Green Village
Finishing pointHata Green Village
  • Immersive rural experience with harvesting and cooking
  • Thatching experience with an artisan in the Kita Ward of Kobe, famous for thatched roofs
  • Exclusive bamboo crafts experience making use of the neglected bamboo groves of Ogo
  • Enjoy the breeze as you cycle through the peaceful village on electric bikes
  • Local guide will introduce you to the rural culture of Kita Ward of Kobe

Kita Ward of Kobe, blessed with lush green nature, is located a mere 10-minute train ride from the fashionable and glamorous Kobe city center. Vastly different from the city center, the Kita Ward preserves the nostalgic rural landscape and the traditional culture passed down through generations of locals up to the present day.

Your journey starts from Hatacho and takes you through the captivating countryside on comfortable electric bicycles to your first stop, the charming townhouse “FARMHOUSE Kehare”. After harvesting the seasonal vegetables from the fields next to the house, you will prepare a delicious traditional local meal together with the farmers. After the meal the journey continues to the Shakubuji Temple, renowned for its stunning maple leaves in autumn. Here you will have a chance to experience both the local religion as well as learn about its long history. As the final step of your journey you will have the opportunity to try the traditional bamboo crafts and thatching techniques, both passed down through generations and currently kept alive by experienced master craftsmen who will be more than happy to share the secrets of their crafts with you.

<Tour contents>
・Learn about the rural lifestyle through harvesting and cuisine
・Experience thatching, an indispensable part of the farmland culture
・Make your own coaster with bamboo from neglected bamboo groves as part of their revitalization
・Enjoy the beautiful countryside as you cycle through fields and orchards
・Let your local guide introduce to the rural culture

Plan overview

Rural Culture Experience Tour <Thatching + Bamboo Craft Experience>

Immersive rural experience with harvesting and cooking
Thatching experience with an artisan in the Kita Ward of Kobe, famous for thatched roofs
Exclusive bamboo crafts experience making use of the neglected bamboo groves of Ogo
Enjoy the breeze as you cycle through the peaceful village on electric bikes
Local guide will introduce you to the rural culture of Kita Ward of Kobe

1 person
482.30USD~

Rural Culture Experience Tour < Bamboo Craft Experience>

Immersive rural experience with harvesting and cooking
Exclusive bamboo crafts experience making use of the neglected bamboo groves of Ogo
Enjoy the breeze as you cycle through the peaceful village on electric bikes
Local guide will introduce you to the rural culture of Kita Ward of Kobe

1 person
316.94USD~

Rural Culture Experience Tour <Thatching >

Immersive rural experience with harvesting and cooking
Thatching experience with an artisan in the Kita Ward of Kobe, famous for thatched roofs
Enjoy the breeze as you cycle through the peaceful village on electric bikes
Local guide will introduce you to the rural culture of Kita Ward of Kobe

1 person
413.40USD~

Meeting Place

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Address

〒651-1345 Hyogo Prefecture, Kobe, Kita Ward, Hatacho 477, Hata Green Village

Access

Board the bus at either the JR Sannomiya Station or subway Tanigami Station.
Cabs can be arranged by request, so please inquire at the time of reservation.

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