Location: Yamagata Prefecture
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Yamagata Prefecture (山形県, Yamagata-ken) is a prefecture located in the Tōhoku region of Japan. Its capital is Yamagata.
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1. Farmers Homestay in Yamagata
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Experience the rural farm life of Japan through a farmers homestay experience in Yamagata where you can stay in a charming farmhouse and join the farmers for an early morning harvest and learn how to cook a variety of traditional dishes together. These experiences take place in the outskirts of Tsuruoka City at a farmers homestay called Naa in collaboration with various farmers from this region. There are various types of crops that can be harvested together with the farmers such as dadachamame soy beans in mid-August and even winter turnips in January and February. See below for more information and note that we will continue to add more options as we work out the details with the farmers.
Inclusions: Lodging at Farmers Home , Guided Harvesting Experience in the Morning, Traditional cuisine of Tsuruoka prepared by the farmers., A home cooked meal made with the fresh crops you harvest!
Exclusions: Transportation from the ending point of this tour.
Reviewed By jasony476
My family and I really enjoyed our time with Chef Suda and also the local guide who translated and talked with us during this class. The fish was all local right from Tsuruoka City and we got to try some of the chefs personally crafted blades that cost up to 3000 dollars each. The sushi we made was really delicious and the quality of the rice and the really fresh sashimi made for some of the best sushi we have ever had.
2. Discover Tohoku -2 Days Trip to Zao and Fox Village from Tokyo
On this 2 day trip you will be exploring the beautiful Zao area and visiting the cute fox village. The tour will start in Tokyo, where you will meet your guide in Tokyo station and from there travel together to the Yamagata Prefecture. You will be exploring Mount Zao and along the way see the Jizo statue, and at the top see the beautiful Okama crater. You will also be visiting the fox village, where you can go and see Japanese foxes. For this tour there will be accommodations included, where you will be staying at the Zao Astraea Hotel, where here you can enjoy an Onsen (Japanese hot springs) to relax from your exciting adventurous day.
Inclusions: Accommodation in Zao, Dinner on Day 1, Breakfast on Day 2
Exclusions: Lunch, Bus fare from Yamagata station to Zao Onsen bus stop (1,000yen), Ropeway fare (2,600yen), Shinkansen ticket for JR PASS holder, Admission fee (Fox village: 1,000yen), Tour assistant and guide (We will send you detailed information itinerary)
Reviewed By Glenn B
We cancelled the tour in advance and have NEVER been refunded the payment, my advice to anybody is to avoid at all costs this tour
3. Explore Sakata : Maiko Traditional Dance at a traditional Tea House *B course
Odyseey Winter Special,Shonai Maiko dance Special plan. 12:45 Tokyo Daiichi Hotel Tsuruoka departure with Chartered car. 13:15to14:30 Maiko dance performance at Somaro Tea House & free time. 14:45to15:15 free time at Sankyo warehouse. 15:45 Arrive at Sakata station. Activities Enjoy a Maiko, apprentice Geisha, a dance performance in a traditional setting at Somaro Tea House.
Inclusions: Somaro Tea House admission ticket.
Exclusions:
Reviewed By ShonanAlpsLine
This was a very enjoyable class, as the chef named Suda gave me instructions on fresh fish, how to use a kitchen knife, and how to grab sushi. I ate 10 of my own sushi, but it was so delicious that I didn't think I made it!
4. Explore Sakata : Maiko Traditional Dance at a traditional Tea House *A course
Odyseey Winter Special,Shonai Maiko dance Special plan. 12:45 Tsuruoka station departure with Chartered car. 13:15to14:30 Maiko dance performance at Somaro Tea House & free time. 14:45to15:15 free time at Sankyo warehouse. 15:45 Arrive at Sakata Station Activities Enjoy a Maiko, apprentice Geisha, a dance performance in a traditional setting at Somaro Tea House.
Inclusions: Somaro Tea House admission ticket.
Exclusions:
Reviewed By ShonanAlpsLine
This was a very enjoyable class, as the chef named Suda gave me instructions on fresh fish, how to use a kitchen knife, and how to grab sushi. I ate 10 of my own sushi, but it was so delicious that I didn't think I made it!
5. Explore Sakata : Maiko Traditional Dance at a traditional Tea House *C course
Odyseey Winter Special,Shonai Maiko dance Special plan. 12:45 Shonai airport departure with Chartered car. 13:15to14:30 Maiko dance performance at Somaro Tea House & free time. 14:45to15:15 free time at Sankyo warehouse. 15:45 Arrive at Sakata Station Activities Enjoy a Maiko, apprentice Geisha, a dance performance in a traditional setting at Somaro Tea House.
Inclusions: Somaro Tea House admission ticket.
Exclusions:
Reviewed By ShonanAlpsLine
This was a very enjoyable class, as the chef named Suda gave me instructions on fresh fish, how to use a kitchen knife, and how to grab sushi. I ate 10 of my own sushi, but it was so delicious that I didn't think I made it!
6. Private Tour - Scenary beyond imagination, a temple into the Sky in Sendai
Do you know there is a temple with a scenic spot like floating in the sky, just an hour from Sendai? This time our otomo guide introduces 'Yamadera,' the must-visit in this location. Visit a place high enough to reach the blue sky, and enjoy the lush green scenary below. Feel as though you were taking a walk in the air! We will show you secret spots not found in tour books. Your otomo guide will show you local gourmet and enjoyment of this tour. We will take you to a local shop to try 'Ita Soba,' a soba with rich fragrant. Let's take a walk in the sky with our otomo guide.
Inclusions: Tour Guide, Private Tour, Necessary expenses for the tour guide
Exclusions: Travel expenses and entrance fees for your own, Money for food/drinks, souvenirs, and extra activities for your own, Hotel pickup and drop-off, The use of private van, Train ticket fee
Reviewed By muhammadkamranalinak
Very good ???? experience I really enjoyed it fully fantastic I never forget it weather no pollution everything is perfect and appreciated.
7. Food x Spiritual Culture: Buddhist cuisine taught by Yamabushi
It is a trip to learn the spiritual culture of Japan based on nature worship through the devoted cuisine of Dewa Sanzan. Dewa Miyama is a sacred place of Shugendo. One of Dewa Sanzan, Ashigran Green Guide Jippon of Mt. We will have vegetarian cuisine at Haguro Sansaikan. Dewa Sanzan's vegetarian cuisine is a vegetarian cuisine created by Yamabushi's wisdom to survive in the mountains. While actually watching the rich wild plants and mushrooms collected at Dewa Sanzan, learn how to preserve and cook from the chef, and enjoy the rich blessings of the mountains. Pray to the mountains and slowly experience the spiritual culture of Japan that appreciates grace.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Yamabushi guide fee, interpreter fee, white costume change guidance fee, vegetarian cooking commentary fee, Borrow white clothes, rent a change room, All Fees and Taxes, Lunch
Exclusions: Haguro mountain five-storied pagoda special admission fee. If you wish to visit during a special visit.
8. Half-Day Kamo Aquarium and Sake Brewery Tour
Odyseey Winter Special,Shonai Yamagata,KAMO Aquarium Special plan. 12:45 Tsuruoka station departure with Chartered car. 13:15to15:15 free time at KAMO Aquarium. 15:30to15:45 free time at Dewa Snow Brewery. 16:15 Arrive at Tsuruoka Station KAMO Aquarium Yamagata Prefecture, Shonai region.A wondrous aquarium praised worldwide Nicknamed Jellyfish Dream Hall.More than 50 jellyfish display types. Recognized by Guinness World Records for the number of types. Dewa Snow Brewery Sake that won the best gold award in the Sake a glass of delicious sake award. You can taste sake in a wine glass.
Inclusions: KAMO Aquarium admission ticket.
Exclusions: Dewa Snow Brewery admission ticket 100yen.
Reviewed By ShonanAlpsLine
This was a very enjoyable class, as the chef named Suda gave me instructions on fresh fish, how to use a kitchen knife, and how to grab sushi. I ate 10 of my own sushi, but it was so delicious that I didn't think I made it!
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