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URA*KOBE Japan’s Rural History and Hiking 20% OFF
$436.80
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Yamada Village, located in the northern Rokko foothills, offers a glimpse into Japan's timeless countryside. With a farming history dating back to the Yayoi period, this village is a hidden gem just a short ride from Kobe.
- 🌾 Experience hands-on rice ball making at the 100-year-old Satoyama Experience House, also known as Kerekele, using locally grown rice.
- 🎭 Visit the Shimotaniue Kabuki Stage at Amatsuhikone Shrine, a thatched-roof venue still used for local festivals, showcasing a unique form of kabuki.
- 🕊️ Walk through the serene Rokujo Hachimangu Shrine, where Shinto and Buddhism coexist, offering a peaceful atmosphere surrounded by ancient trees.
- 🚉 Convenient pickup from Sannomiya, with optional pickup from Osaka available upon request, making your journey hassle-free.
- 📍 Travel by train or bus to Minotani Station, where scenic views of the Tanjo mountains await you.
- 🔍 Discover the rich connection between nature, faith, and sustainable rural life throughout the tour.
- 🗺️ The tour lasts approximately 7 hours, providing ample time to soak in the cultural and historical significance of the area.
- 👶 Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, ensuring comfort for families during the experience.
- 💬 National Licensed English-speaking guide included, with options for other languages available upon request.
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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 20% OFF
$436.80
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!