Traditional Japan house & Life Experience

5.0 (6 reviews) 6 h 30 min Private tour

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About this activity

This half-day English guided tour is for up to three guests. It offers a rare chance to experience the authentic charm of rural Japan — something you won't find in big cities.

You'll wear a traditional yukata and explore a 130-year-old Japan house and garden, taking memorable photos along the way. At Nakatsu Castle, famous for its flowers, you'll enjoy another photo opportunity.

The tour includes a visit to a traditional wagasa (Japan umbrella) workshop, a tasting of matcha and wagashi at a long-established sweets shop, and a hands-on wagashi-making session with a skilled artisan.

You'll also enjoy a soba lunch and visit to a century-old tea shop to taste premium gyokuro and a beautiful matcha parfait.

This unique experience invites you to discover the beauty, flavor, and craftmanship of Japan's cultural heritage in just six and a half hours.

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At a glance

Duration: 6 h 30 min
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–3
Guide: English
Operated by: シークレットプライベートツアー

Ages: Adults (16–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Tea and coffee: Gyokuro(Japanese Tea)Macha Sweets
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Japanese lunch fee
Included: Wagashi-making fee
Included: Kimono rental and dressing fee

Not included

Not included: Hair styling and makeup for kimono dressing
Not included: Personal purchases,shopping and any additional food or drink expenses

Itinerary

Nakatsu

one hour

Musashiya shoten

Wagashi and macha

Wagashi-making experience
Nakatsu

one hour

Enjoy an exquisite Japanese lunch at Hanagoromo,a famous soba restaurant in Nakatsu
Nakatsu

one hour

Explore a 120-year-old traditional Japanese house,then change into yukata for a memorable photo session in the garden
Nakatsu

30 min

Watch a traditional Japanese umbrella(wagasa)being made
Nakatsu Castle

one hour

Stroll through Nakatsu Castle and Nakatsu Shrine in a yukata,and receive a goshuin(shrine stamp)
Nakatsu

one hour

Enjoy premium gyokuro tea and a matcha parfait at Niwa Saryo,with shopping also available

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

At Nakatsu station South Exit. The driver will be waiting for you with a sign with the lead travelers name.

End point

At Nakatsu station South Exit. The driver will be waiting for you with a sign with the lead travelers name.

Cancellation

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Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Participation is limited to healthy individuals aged between 16 and 80
For wearing a yukata,please inform us of your usual clothing and shoe sizes in advance
Depending on the day, the lunch may be changed to sushi and Nakatsu fried chicken, and the experience at Niwa Saryo may be replaced with a matcha experience in a traditional Japanese house
Please note that this tour is not suitable for those with food allerges,especially buckwheat(soba)allergies