Traditional Japanese Rustic Life Experience in Sakushima

8 hours

Traditional Japanese Rustic Life Experience in Sakushima, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

・A local guide living in Nishio City will accompany you in Sakushima.

・You can be away from the busy life of the city and enjoy the nature of the island, feeling the sea breeze.

・We provide you rich ingredients of Sakushima surrounded by the sea.

・You can experience traditional japanese rustic life about 100 years ago, by wood-chopping, campfire-building, cooking rice in a clay pot named Kamado

・You can make traditional japanese dishes called "Ichiju Sansai" (1 soup/3dishes) for your lunch

・After lunch, you can enjoy your relaxing time, chatting with others, having coffee/tea etc…

・In your free time, you can also join “art” walks with the guide, or simply do nothing to feel the nature.

Nature and Wildlife Tours Full-day Tours Private and Luxury Art Tours Walking Tours Nature Walks Zombie Short term availability

At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 16 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Tourism Designers Co., Ltd.

Ages: Children (7–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: insurance
Included: English speaking guide
Included: Ferry (Isshiki Port ⇔ Sakushima)
Included: Nekkojuku experience (Including lunch)
Included: Bus (Nishio Station ⇔ Isshiki Port)

Not included

Not included: Souvenirs

Itinerary

Nishio

Passing by

8:20 Meet your guide at Nishio Station

8:40 About 30 minutes by bus from Nishio

9:08 Isshiki Sakushima Port

9:30 Departure to Sakushima About 30 minutes by ferry
Sakushima

5 hours

9:55 Arriving at Sakushima west port, Move to Nekko Juku

10:15～13:00 A program to experience traditional Japanese life

At the beach-side Nekko Juku,(root school) surrounded by nature, you can play all day while experiencing a traditional rustic lifestyle. The director Mr. Tani opened a school for developing character and personal progression in 2012. He handles the planning and operation of nature experience courses for children. Currently, Nekko Juku‘s activities center around providing a place to have experiences, while teaching the positive aspects of sustainable living and knowledge of how to use natural resources. This program, you can experience a traditional by wood-chopping, campfire-building, cooking rice in a clay pot, making Japanese dishes and miso soup for your lunch. This program provides a lively experience where you can feel a part of it.

13:00～14:30 Free time (art tour etc.)

If you wish, we can also guide you to Sakushima Art's masterpiece "Ohirune House" and more.
Nishio

Passing by

14:57 Departure to Isshiki, Sakushima West Port

15:35 After arriving at Isshiki, take a road bus to Nishio station for about 30 minutes

16:05 Arrive at Nishio Station