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URA*KOBE Japan’s Rural History and Hiking
$546
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Yamada Village beckons with its enchanting terraced fields and thatched-roof houses, a serene escape just a short ride from Kobe. This timeless countryside, rich in farming history, invites you to immerse yourself in Japan’s cultural heritage and natural beauty.
- 🏷️ Hidden Hills of Ura Kobe Tour: This immersive experience includes a guided exploration of shrines and quiet villages, showcasing the best of rural Japan.
- 🚍 Pickup included from Sannomiya, with optional pickup from Osaka available upon request for your convenience.
- 👨🏫 Enjoy the expertise of a National Licensed English-speaking guide who will enrich your journey with insights into local traditions and history.
- 🍙 Participate in a hands-on experience making onigiri (rice balls) at the 100-year-old Satoyama Experience House, using locally grown rice.
- 🎭 Visit the Shimotanigami Rural Kabuki Stage at Amatsuhikone Shrine, where you can witness a unique form of kabuki that has deep cultural significance.
- 🌲 Stroll through the peaceful Rokujo Hachimangu Shrine, a site that beautifully merges Shinto and Buddhist traditions, surrounded by a tranquil forest.
- 🚉 Travel conveniently by train or bus to Minotani Station, ensuring a seamless journey through the picturesque landscapes.
- 🗺️ The tour lasts approximately 7 hours, allowing ample time to soak in the serene atmosphere and cultural richness of the region.
- 💼 All necessary admission fees and public transportation costs are included, making your experience hassle-free.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Hidden Hills of Ura Kobe Discover Shrines and Quiet Villages
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 7 hours
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- National Licensed English Speaking Guide. Please let us know if you prefer any other languages.
- Hotel Pickup
- You can enjoy a hands-on experience making rice balls.
- Admission Fee
- Public Transportation fee
- Personal Expenses
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You will take a train or a bus to Minotani Station.
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Walk through the scenic satoyama backed by the Tanjo mountains and visit the Shimotanigami Rural Kabuki Stage inside Amatsuhikone Shrine. This thatched-roof stage, still used for local festivals and rituals, preserves a unique form of kabuki once performed as a sacred offering. Discover the deep connection between nature, faith, and sustainable rural life.
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Visit the Satoyama Experience House (known locally as Sumibiraki House Kerekele), a beautifully restored 100-year-old farmhouse in the hills of northern Kobe. Join a hands-on experience making onigiri (rice balls) with locally grown rice. Through this simple yet heartfelt activity, learn about rural traditions and the sustainable lifestyle rooted in this region.
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Rokujō Hachimangū Shrine, located in the heart of Yamada Town, dates back nearly 1,000 years. Surrounded by a quiet forest, the site exudes a timeless atmosphere. Unique for its coexistence of Shinto and Buddhist structures, the shrine reflects Japan’s once-unified religious traditions. The deity enshrined here is also worshipped at the summit of nearby Mt. Tanjo
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You will take a train or a bus to Sannomiya Station.
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URA*KOBE Japan’s Rural History and Hiking
$546
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!