Chubu | Traditional Japanese Rustic Life Experience in Sak…
Traditional Japanese Rustic Life Experience in Sakushima
・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.
■Sakushima is the largest manned island in Mikawa Bay, Sakushima prospered in the olden days of sail boats, during the Edo period, when merchant ships named Sengokubune traveling along the Mikawa Bay would dock at its port while waiting for a favorable wind. The town center flourished with thebustling sea activity including fishing. But in recent years the population has declined and only 250 people live here.
Sakushima started the island revitalization project in 1995. They made use of rich nature of the island for the art installations Today, Sakushima has become a popular destination where approximately 100,000 tourists can come to seek out the nature, art and gourmet food of the island.
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.
Chubu
about 8 hours
2 Participants
Pay when you book(credit card only)
5 days prior to the activity/tour.
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<Meeting point and address>
MEITETSU(Nagoya Railroad) Nishio Station in front of the ticket gate
(Nishio Station, 4-18 Sumiyoshicho, Nishio, 445-0851 Aichi, JP)
【SCHEDULE】
8:20 Meet your guide at Nishio Station
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8:40 About 30 minutes by bus from Nishio
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9:08 Isshiki Sakushima Port
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9:30 Departure to Sakushima About 30 minutes by ferry
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9:55 Arriving at Sakushima west port, Move to Nekko Juku
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10:15～13:00 A program to experience traditional Japanese life
(Program explanation, chopping wood, starting a fire, making rice, lunch)
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13:00～14:30 Free time (art tour etc.)
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14:57 Departure to Isshiki, Sakushima West Port
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16:05 Arrive at Nishio Station
■With the support of a local guide, you will experience the traditional life of Japan on Sakushima.
You can learn about Japanese culture and history by wood-chopping, campfire-building, cooking rice in a clay pot named Kamado. You make your own lunch with other participants. You use vegetables harvested on Sakushima to make of "Ichiju Sansai“ (1 soup 3 dishes) which is a traditional Japanese dining style. After lunch, you can enjoy your relaxing time with a cup of coffee or tea leisurely in nature. If you wish, we can also guide you to Sakushima Art's masterpiece "Ohirune House"and more.
※There are many unpaved roads in Sakushima. Please come with comfortable walking shoes that might get dirty
※Please bring a hat and parasol on a hot day
※There is a possibility that your clothes may get dirty or you may smell smoke due to the experience of chopping wood or making a fire. If you have one, please bring an apron.
※Please be aware that insects will come out as you move in nature.
※Lunch is seafood. If you cannot eat seafood due to allergies or dietary restrictions, please contact us in advance. Prepare substitute meal .
※If you are worried about sea sickness, please bring medicine as you will be on the boat for 30 minutes
Preparation for emergency response (NO SNOW, bad weather, late arrival, etc.)
※In the case of stormy weather, ships crossing Sakushima will not function. In that case, the tour will be canceled and the tour fee will be refunded
※If stormy weather is expected in advance, we will contact you the day before to cancel
| Meeting time | 8:20 |
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| Meeting location | MEITETSU(Nagoya Railroad) Nishio Station in front of the ticket gateMAP |
| What to bring | Nothing in particular |
| Operated by | Nishio City Tourism Association |
| Includes | Bus (Nishio Station ⇔ Isshiki Port) ,Ferry (Isshiki Port ⇔ Sakushima) ,Nekkojuku experience (Including lunch) ,English speaking guide ,insurance |
| Cancellation policy | Until 2 days before: 0% the day before / on the day: 50% After starting and without contact cancellation: 100% |
